Experience

Principal DesignerMichelle Loves Design - New York, New York - Present

Past Clients: Nove Roma • Black Opal • Caudelie • Lierac • It’s Intoxicating • Ripplu NYC • Premiere Designers • Vanderbilt Foods • NYU Stern Business School • Nesbit • Granookies

Design DirectorLonny Magazine - New York, New York - 6.09 - Present

Design visual direction for online publication, including market/front of the book departments and features. Work closely with editors and writers to design visual story concepts. Commission illustrations. Art direct photographers and stylists in concept of photo shoots. Select images for layout. Managed production schedule. Create and conceptualize all front end web/blog design for brand. Overall, responsible for creating and executing design concepts as well as maintaining visual appearance, usability and brand continuity.

Art Director - MarketingPhyto/Ales Group - New York, New York - 7.05 - 6.08

Launch products, develop and maintain the brand’s image and formulate marketing and communication plans to generate, maintain and increase existing business. Conceptualize, create, design, and pre-press production of marketing materials (including direct mail, print advertising, POP, outdoor signage, promotional materials, web graphics, collateral, etc.) from concept through completion. Project manage new and current jobs throughout several divisions of the company (includes all production corrections, adjustments, creative design, researching/editing of hi-res imagery, image retouching, creation of illustrations; brand concepts, preparation of comps and/or PDFs for approvals). Collaborate with Sales and Public Relations on conception of monthly campaigns, promotions and product focus.

Graphic DesignerTraffic NYC - New York, New York - 12.04 - 7.05

Conceptualized and designed marketing collateral and website for Traffic Artist Product from concept to completion. Managed development of Traffic website. Designed promotional materials for each talent. Archive and organize talent’s portfolios. Layout of apparel designs.

InternEntertainment Weekly: Art Department - New York, New York - 12.03 - 12.04

Update and renew illustrator contracts. Maintain art department flat files. Distribute tear sheets to illustrators. Archive and organize art department magazine files. Prepare layouts for contest submission. Update illustrators in issue log. Minor administrative duties and scanning.

47-09 38th St #3 | LIC, NY 11101 | 917.804.6744 | michelle@michellelovesdesign.com | michellelovesdesign.tumblr.com

Education

Parsons School of Design, NY, NY 2003 - 2006Bachelor of Fine Art in Communication Design: Concentration in Packaging

CSU Sacramento, Sacramento, CA1996 - 2002Studied Graphic Design and Communications

Skills

Computer - PC / Apple Programs - Windows 98/XP, Mac OS 9/X; Adobe: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; Director, Flash, and Dreamweaver; Microsoft Office; QuarkXPress

Website

michellelovesdesign.tumblr.com

Early in my career, I was responsible for projects which were normally reserved for more senior designers. With these opportunities, I’ve gained experience beyond my well-seasoned seven years. Recently, I have worked as both Design Director and Production Manager for Lonny Magazine, managing a team of five. I am a self-starter that can succeed in both start-up and corporate environments. I am highly conceptual, detail-oriented, hands-on, and can be relied on to handle any aspect of a project—from vendor bids to pre-press. My passion lies in print, but I have a talent for user interface web development. With a willingness to learn, witty sense of humor, and a love for food, my imaginative style can be a great addition to your team.