Graphic Designer

Jennifer Steele

South Portland, ME

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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: publishing, advertising, marketing, web graphics & more. Proficient in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Lightroom; MS Office & Google Suite.
Education
- BFA Graphic Design
  
  Maine College of Art
  
  1990
Experience
- Art Director & Photographer
  
  Steele Design
  
  South Portland, ME
  
  2004 - Present (22 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.
- Graphic Designer & Photographer, Marketing & PR Committee
  
  Fort Wiliams Park Foundation
  
  Cape Elizabeth, ME
  
  Jun 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.
- Art Director
  
  Macworld Magazine
  
  San Francisco, CA
  
  2001 - 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.
- Designer
  
  Steele Design
  
  San Francisco, CA
  
  1997 - 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.
- Designer
  
  Foote, Cone & Belding
  
  San Francisco, CA
  
  1995 - 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.
- Designer
  
  Publish Magazine
  
  San Francisco, CA
  
  1993 - 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.
- Prepress Manager/Designer
  
  T.C. Graphics
  
  San Francisco, CA
  
  1990 - 1993 (3 years)
  
  Worked in both the linotronic and design departments. Monitored a full-service and self-service network of computers and printers.
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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Industrial Design Project Manager (Fractional / Part-Time)

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