Marty McCauley
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Education
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BFA Interior DesignCleveland Institute of Art1999 - 2004
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Experience
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Creative DirectorMar 2021 - Present (5 years 3 months)
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Design DirectorSep 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 6 months)
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Design DirectorFRCH Design WorldwideJan 2016 - Sep 2019 (3 years 8 months)
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Associate Design DirectorJul 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 6 months)While in this role, I gained immense experience and exposure in helping to establish a strategic vision then dimensionalize consumer experiences through a brand filter. I worked across an array of initiatives and brands including work done with General Motors, Old Spice, Secret, Captain Morgan, Tide, Sodastream, and Tervis to realize their go to market strategy. Additionally, I further developed my retail chops in delivering concepts for Cracker Barrel, LensCrafters, Victoria's Secret and Walmart.
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Senior DesignerJul 2011 - Jul 2014 (3 years)Working in the Brand Environments group I deliver strategic thinking, concept ideation, and inspiration for projects in need of memorable brand expressions. Anything and everything, as related to crafted place making.
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Senior DesignerFRCH Design WorldwideJul 2008 - Jul 2011 (3 years)Continuing my role in the Specialty Design Studio, I gained invaluable experience and opportunity that broadened my skill set and understanding of the industry. Working on a variety of retail and restaurant projects, I practiced the art of storytelling and crafted placemaking to deliver within a brands framework. As part of a multi-discipline team of architects, environmental designers, graphic designers, strategists, and client managers, I learned the power of teamwork and effective communication to deliver a robust, thoughtful product that aligns with the clients individual needs. My expertise was honed working on brands as varied as Harley-Davidson, Moosejaw, A&W, Toys R Us, and McAlister's Deli, Fusian Sushi.
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Design ProfessionalFRCH Design WorldwideJun 2004 - Jul 2008 (4 years 1 month)In this role I cut my teeth as an Environmental Designer working on an array of projects in the Specialty Themed Studio. Using hand sketching as a catalyst for concept evolution, I gained experience on projects across a spectrum of market segments including Retail, Themed, Hospitality, and Restaurant Design. Project highlights include work with McDonald’s, KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Under Armour, Aramark, American Girl, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Hampton Inn, Busch Gardens, and Disney.
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Interior Design InternFRCH Design WorldwideMay 2003 - Aug 2003 (3 months)Sketched like a monster. Observed. Listened. Made copies. Stayed late. Learned how to use an office phone. Slept on an air mattress.
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Awards
2024 | Shop! Design Awards
Softline Specialty Store (SIlver Award)
KUIU | Dallas, TX
2023 | Shop! Design Awards
Service Retailer Award (Gold Award)
Discount Tire Pit Pass
2022 | Shop! design Awards
Restaurant – Fast Food (Gold Award)
Buffalo Wings & Rings
2022 | Shop! Design Awards
Specialty Store Over 25,000 Square Feet (Gold Award)
Sweetwater
2020 | Cincinnati Design Award
Experiential Graphics Honorable Mention
Reds HOF
2020 | FAST COMPANY | Best Retail Design of 2020
KFC Drive Thru (AUS)
2019 40 under 40 Design : Retail
2018 VMSD International Visual Competition
"Temporary / Pop-Up Retail Space"
Subway Music Festival | Firefly Music Festival
2018 Shop! Design Awards
Gold Award | Restaurant Casual Dining
Holler & Dash - Atlanta
2018 Shop! Design Awards
Gold Award | Restaurant Fast Food
KFC "Big Chicken" - Marietta, GA
2018 | RDI Class of 2017
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