Marilyn Perry

Experience

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  Key Curriculum Press

  Aug 2000 - Jul 2005

  Design Supervisor

  Art direction, Design, and Production. Key Accomplishments: Execution of interior book, cover, and package design; art development; art-direction of design, illustration, and assignment photography; page layout; creation of original artwork; preparation of final files; checking color proofs; attending press checks. Provided design expertise to other departments. Supervised two staff, the Senior Art Editor and the Design Coordinator.

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  Pearson

  Aug 2005 - Jul 2016

  Manager of Art and Design

  Print and Digital Art Direction, Design, and Production. Key Accomplishments: Oversaw all aspects of the in-house design department, handling 40+ print and 30+ digital titles per year. Coordinated assignment of all design management; recruited and managed freelance designers; critiqued design and illustration; facilitated design meetings and problem-solved conflicts; executed hands-on interior, cover, and package design; quality-checked final files. Collaborated with authors and editors on art development; created and/or commissioned art style sheets; created purchase orders and reviewed invoices; collaborated with colleagues on process improvements. Participated in design and production phases of Pearson etext including creation of print-to-digital guides and hands-on QA in authoring environment. Supervised 4 staff (Art Editors and Senior Designer). Show less

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  Know Yourself

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2019

  Art Director

  Print and Digital Art Direction, Design, and Production. Key Accomplishments: As member of the Creative Team, oversight of development, design, and production of all new products and improvements to existing products; Print design lead: Design and production of all printed components including books, workbooks, stickers, toys, games, apparel, and packaging for major retail; China Sourcing Liaison: Involved in sourcing, pricing, contract review, quality control, and delivery of product components; Maintenance of company brand, including style guides and branding assets, and incorporation of new product lines into the family; Design and production of Marketing and Sales materials for sales pitches, presentations, toy shows, and social media; art direction of company website; Project Management, including facilitation of weekly status meetings and maintenance of schedules; maintenance of IP archive; Management of design contractors and one staff (Artist). Show less

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  Chabot Space & Science Center

  Apr 2021 - Jul 2022

  Graphic Designer
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  Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates

  Aug 2022 - now

  Brand Relations Representative