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Profile
I'm an art director and designer. I help brands get noticed through building strong visual identities, eye catching marketing campaigns and bridging the gap from product to consumer in B2B and B2C markets.
Experience
Having worked over 13 years in the advertising industry has provided me the opportunity to hold various roles in fast-paced environments. I have been responsible for the development and execution of creative concepts for leading-edge marketing and web solutions. Working in a creative capacity with art directors, designers, copywriters, content strategists and developers gives me a well-rounded skill set. I have a keen eye, am passionate about design, and crave working in collaboration to solve the toughest design challenges.
Skills
Art direction, graphic design, web design, package design, UX design, brand identity, retouching, illustration, typography, CRM/CBM, SEO, concepting & ideation.
INFLUENCE
Taking an Art & Design workshop through the Artist Immersion Program allowed me to learn from graphic design legend David Carson in Tuscany, Italy.
INSTUCTOR
Teaching the fundamentals of Adobe InDesign and how to
present ideas in an interesting and professional manner to students through Miami Ad School, Toronto.
ARTIST
Visual arts enthusiast, including acrylic painting, watercolour, and digital art. Notably, Jezus Kawist spotted at the 2019 Raptors Parade in Toronto.
Contact
Contact me for your next project! melinafurlongdesigns@gmail.com