Melanie Herrmann

Experience

• 

  The Nuance Group

  Sept 2010 - Jun 2012

  Sales Advisor
• 

  Grands magasins Globus SA

  Dec 2012 - Dec 2012

  Logistics Assistant
• 

  Grands magasins Globus SA

  Mar 2014 - Oct 2017

  Sales Advisor
• 

  Espace Entreprise (DIP)

  Apr 2016 - May 2016

  Graphic Design Intern

  • Design annual report, flyers and invitations while applying Espace Entreprise branding guidelines throughout various materials.• Create logos and present pitches to supervisors, as for Go Sénégal and Educating The Future, a project between UNHCR and Espace Entreprise.• Design posters using various techniques, such as collage for Le Salto de l’Escargot summer camp and vector illustration for Tennis Club Confignon tournament.

• 

  Studio Safar s.a.l.

  May 2016 - Jul 2016

  Graphic Design Intern

  • Develop the layout of Skoun’s annual report in compliance with the brand guidelines.• Collect, interpret and use documents from outside sources for branding purpose. Prepare presentations with various directions, including analysis, concepts and possible applications.• Work in conjunction with the team to create and develop logos and brand identities, as for Antoine Maalouf Architects.• Declinise previously established brand guidelines to stationary, email signatures and clothing labels, as for The Kape and Lucid.• Collaborate with coworkers to define already implemented brand guidelines. Show less

• 

  United Nations Institute for Training and Research

  Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

  Graphic Design Trainee

  • Assist in reviewing and updating branding guidelines and templates.• Design brochures, flyers, posters and other such publications to support the Section to communicate its content in the most effective and compelling way, applying UNITAR’s branding guidelines throughout for consistency and coherence, such as a poster for UN Open Day, the annual season's greetings digital card and a serie of e-books in English and Spanish regarding sustainable consumption and production in Latin America and the Caribbean Region.• Design infographics and data visualization for print and digital platforms, including UNITAR’s corporate and programme social media platforms.• Choose quality and most suitable photo and videos from various sources for communication products.• Design vector illustrations.• Assist and coordinate the printing productions of certain publication and materials. Show less

• 

  Mapping Festival

  Mar 2018 - May 2018

  Graphic Design Assistant

  • Collaborate with the Graphic Designer to develop the layout of the print programme.• Follow brand guidelines to enable brand consistency across various materials.• Put forward innovative ideas and solutions during strategic and conceptual brainstorming sessions.• Provide proposal layouts and designs under tight deadlines.• Search and recommend merchandising options and produce graphics for materials such as t-shirts, bags, mints, mirrors, stickers and events related products such as tickets, tokens and wristbands.• Design and produce promotional materials such as PVC banners and digital banners for partners, including Trax, 360° and digital arti.• Manage the printing productions of certain publication and materials, such as merchandising and event products, banners and roll-ups.• Plan and create signage for the event after analyzing the venue and the needs.• Design and produce captions for the livestreams on Facebook. Show less

• 

  Jahan Jewellery

  May 2018 - Jun 2018

  Junior Graphic Designer

  • Develop a layout for the catalog of a Saudi princess’ jewels in compliance with an established template.• Coordinate and organize tasks for a better time management.• Provide support to the Graphic Designer due to the busy workload of the company.

• 

  Studio BAD

  Jun 2018 - Apr 2024

  Graphic Designer & Co-Founder

  • Manage administrative tasks, such as preparing invoices and billing, organizing files, scheduling meetings and developing design briefs.• Supervise graphic design interns and provide feedback on work. Review and verify design documents for quality, neatness and accuracy.• Manage and coordinate graphic design projects from concept through completion. Handle multiple projects with conflicting deadlines. • Stay up to date with industry trends to bring new and innovative ideas to the company and our clients.• Develop and administer social media and company branding.• Guide the creation and execution of marketing materials, balancing the overall company strategic direction with day-to-day tasks. • Client prospect through social media, direct mailing and networking. Adapt the offer, language and tone according to the audience. Meet clients to establish key needs, objectives, budgets and deadlines.• Research on clients background and competitors. Create mood boards using online and offline tools and personal references. Prepare and conduct highly persuasive presentations with several concepts and ideas.• Design innovative solutions for print, web and broadcast applications. • Oversee complete rebranding. Create assets like logos, typography, color palettes and image libraries to represent the brand’s personality.• Review clients’ social media presence, develop strategies and new visual concepts. Design and produce graphics following implemented brand guidelines.• Draw and create vector and handmade illustrations, icons and infographics for print and digital platforms.• Manage the printing productions of certain publication and materials.• Work closely with clients to create vision, conceive design and consistently meet deadlines and requirements. Show less

• 

  United Nations Human Rights

  Apr 2020 - Dec 2020

  Design Consultant
• 

  United Nations Human Rights

  Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

  Design Consultant
• 

  United Nations Human Rights

  Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

  Design Consultant