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Hi! I’m Melanie Schmermund. I’m passionate about travel and graphic design, and in my opinion, the two go hand in hand. I’ve been to 11 countries and counting! Travel has opened my mind and allowed extra creativity to flow into my graphic design work.
I have 15+ years of graphic design experience, and my specialties are editorial design and branding.
Before working on each project, I research and communicate with my clients to ensure one cohesive vision and that their expectations are set and fully met. Together, we can make your vision a reality! If you're looking for a freelance graphic designer who will treat your project as her own, please send me an email SchmermundDesignStudio@gmail.com
November 2014-November 2018
Graphic Designer for 365 Degree Total Marketing
Saint Simons Island, GA
- Developed 400+ graphic designs for a full-service marketing company that specializes in community and destination marketing. (Ads, Billboards, Branding, Brochures, Infographics, Van Wraps, Websites, etc.)
- Worked on AWARD-WINNING projects including branding and publications.
- Worked closely with clients to develop multiple branding projects for various communities and businesses throughout the southeast.
- Top requested designer for custom magazines. (Annual Reports, Community Guides, Quality of Life Magazines, Visitor’s Guides, etc.)
September 2007-November 2014
Art Director of Statesboro Magazine
Savannah, GA
- Single-handedly designed Statesboro Magazine, Flight, Statesboro Wedding and other print media. Work included redesign, layout, designing of ads and stories, special inserts, website flipbooks, and preparation of the magazines for printing.
August 2007-September 2007
Graphic Designer for Savannah Magazine
Savannah, GA
- Designed ads and features for Savannah Magazine.
- Responsible for the layout and design of Best Read Guide Magazine, a local tourism magazine.
May 2006-August 2007
Art Director of flair magazine & Graphic Artist for Opelika-Auburn News
Opelika, AL
- Executed the layout and design of flair magazine.
- Created various special projects including magazines, ads, and promotional pieces.
May 2005-December 2005
Student worker at the Art Department
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
- Responsible for ensuring efficient office operations.
April 2004-December 2005
Production Artist at the Plainsman
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
- Worked as a member of a creative advertising team for Auburn University’s award-winning student newspaper.
- Received Production Artist of the Year Award.
May 2004-March 2005
Staff Artist at Auburn Alumni Magazine
Auburn, AL
- Responsible for various design projects ranging from logo and poster design, to magazine layouts and fact checking.
August 2003-January 2004
Intern at Walt Disney World
Orlando, FL
- Worked in various areas focusing on customer service and good business practices.
May 2003-August 2003
Intern at Mobile Museum of Art
Mobile, AL
- Helped develop art projects for the education department, set up exhibitions and designed printed material.
