Graphic Designer

Emily Engelson

New York, NY

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I am an internationally experienced Graphic Designer/Art Director with 4+ years of experience in both agency and in-house environments.

I have had the opportunity to work abroad as a Senior Designer for global markets by creating packaging from conception to production. I have also been a contributing team member at small startups in various design and marketing roles.

Most recently I created a mobile game available in the Apple and Android app stores.

Specialties: Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

Conversational German and Hebrew
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Advertising, Graphic Design
  
  Michigan State University
  
  2004 - 2008
Experience
- Community Manager & Graphic Designer
  
  Swayy
  
  Mar 2013 - Jun 2013 (3 months)
- Community Manager & Graphic Designer
  
  [SUMMER]
  
  Sep 2012 - Jun 2013 (9 months)
- Global Institute Fellow
  
  PresenTense
  
  Jun 2012 - Jul 2012 (1 month)
- Graphic Designer
  
  PresenTense
  
  Mar 2012 - Jun 2012 (3 months)
- Creator, Designer, Writer, Photographer
  
  E & H
  
  Mar 2011 - Nov 2011 (8 months)
  
  E & H is an online travel magazine of personal stories and photo essays meant to represent the collective narrative of a traveler.
  
  www.emilyandhannah.com
- Graphic Designer / Office Manager
  
  Yes To Carrots
  
  May 2009 - Mar 2011 (1 year 10 months)
  
  • Created sales presentations using PowerPoint for prospective and existing clients
  
  • Designed packaging and point of sale displays for international markets
  
  • Collaborated and worked on projects from conception to design to production
  
  • Handled all customer relations issues for the company by addressing concerns or compliments in a timely fashion
- Graphic Designer
  
  McCann Erickson - Tel Aviv
  
  Sep 2008 - Feb 2009 (5 months)
  
  Worked on projects for international clients in English and other languages that consisted of designing logos, collateral, and movie posters
- Creative Intern
  
  Driven
  
  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008 (2 months)
  
  • Contributed and presented ideas in brainstorming sessions with creative team
  
  • Produced collateral for clients, including print and web
  
  • Attended and participated in client and agency meetings
  
  • Directed photo-shoots for current and prospective clients
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Emily Engelson

Product Designer – LEGO DESiGN

Design Director for Social Impact Design Agency (F/T, Remote)