Marion Linda Thompson

1.207.632.9614

M.L.Thompson12@gmail.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Graphic designer eager to bring a fresh new design direction to your company. Having the ability to work on everything from static graphics to animations to website designs, I’ve brought a valuable and energetic addition to each creative team.

EDUCATION

School of Visual Arts - New York, NY

BFA in Graphic Design

Class of 2014

 

Yarmouth High School - Yarmouth, ME

Class of 2010

 

EXPERIENCE

Graphic Designer

RFI Studios - New York, NY

June 2018 - June 2021

  • Produced event branding assets such as banners, gift bags and brochures for live events held in or out of office improving awareness for each brand significantly.

  • Collaborated closely with the account team and creative director to brainstorm, concept and develop social media campaigns to be published on all platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc..

  • Designed out of home advertisements, animated gifs, office decals, website redesigns and digital brochures for a multitude like Subway, Lilly, Pfizer, Servier etc.

Graphic Designer

Saatchi&Saatchi - New York, NY

February 2017 - June 2018

  • Designed a multitude of assets such as print advertisements, banners, and out of home, as well as social media designs for USAA improving the specific clientele outreach by a significant amount. 

  • Collaborated with the design team and the account team to create commercials and brand activations for presentation to the USAA client. 

  • Assisted on creating several pitch presentations, then worked closely with the client to create selected concepts.

 

Freelance Visual Designer

Grey Group - New York, NY

December 2016 - December 2016

  • Assisted with the shopper team to create mobile tech tabs for Gillette. 

  • Brainstormed future projects for presentation to the client.

 

Visual Designer

Havas World Wide - New York, NY

June 2014 - December 2016

  • Collaborated with the account team to concept designs of social media posts, advertisements and website redesigns for various brands such as Kit Kat, Reese’s, Brookside Chocolates, Ice Breakers, Twizzlers, and Hershey’s Franchise. 

  • Assisted and art directed photoshoots dealing with the section of food and prop styling. 

  • Worked directly with clients to discuss future or current brand obligations. 

  

SKILLS

Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, After Effects.

 

INTERESTS

Perfecting my mac and cheese recipe. Thrifting clothing and antiques. Summers in Maine.