Jennifer Steele
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Excellent design, production and project management skills; photo retouching, color-correction, photo & vector-based illustration. Will tackle any project large or small: advertising, marketing, web graphics & more. Proficient in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Lightroom; MS Office.
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Education
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BFA Graphic DesignMaine College of Art1990
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Experience
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Art Director & PhotographerSteele DesignSouth Portland, ME2004 - Present (20 years)Direct a freelance graphic design business. Projects include editorial layout, print and web advertising, marketing and public relations, photography and digital creations—both photo and vector-based. Capabilities include social media marketing, project management, negotiations with vendors, final print production, and press checks.
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Graphic Designer & Photographer, Marketing & PR CommitteeCape Elizabeth, MEJun 2014 - Jul 2017 (3 years 1 month)Chair of the Marketing & Public Relations committee and Board member. Projects included plant, landscape and event photography, print and web graphics, and maintaining social media websites.
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Art DirectorMacworld MagazineSan Francisco, CA2001 - 2004 (3 years)Conceptualized and designed monthly covers, features, departments and marketing materials for an award-winning international magazine. Managed an art budget, a department of two, and freelance contributors; oversaw all photography and illustration assignments. Worked closely with editorial staff.
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DesignerSteele DesignSan Francisco, CA1997 - 2001 (4 years)Managed a freelance graphic design business catering to a broad client base, including several advertising agencies and magazines in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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DesignerFoote, Cone & BeldingSan Francisco, CA1995 - 1997 (2 years)Designed and produced concepts for multimedia presentations and live trade events for Levi Strauss and Co. Presentations included film, video, speaker support and print collateral. Developed conceptual photo illustrations of projection media (live outdoor advertising) for MGM, Warner Bros., and 1996 Olympic sponsors.
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DesignerPublish MagazineSan Francisco, CA1993 - 1995 (2 years)Provided art direction, design and illustration for award-winning national magazine. Hired and managed independent photographers and illustrators. Worked as a full-time employee until 1995, then contributed on a freelance basis until 1999.
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Prepress Manager/DesignerT.C. GraphicsSan Francisco, CA1990 - 1993 (3 years)Worked in both the linotronic and design departments. Monitored a full-service and self-service network of computers and printers.
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Awards
2004
Macworld Magazine: Gold for Graphic Excellence, Contents Page, ASBPE Awards
Macworld Magazine: Silver for Graphic Excellence, Front Cover Photo, ASBPE Awards
Macworld Magazine: Silver for Graphic Excellence, Opening Page or Spread, ASBPE Awards
Macworld Magazine: Bronze for Graphic Excellence, Contents Page, National ASBPE Awards
Macworld Magazine: Silver for Best Use of Illustration, Ozzie Awards
2003
Macworld Magazine: Silver for Best Use of Illustration for Single Article, Ozzie Awards
2002
Macworld Magazine: Gold for Feature Article, ASBPE Awards
Macworld Magazine: Bronze for Feature Article, National ASBPE Awards
2001
Macworld Magazine: Silver for Opening Page or Spread, ASBPE Awards -
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Skills
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On Coroflot@steeledesignstudios, member since 2014
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