Margie Deeb

Experience

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  Imagination Site

  Jan 1987 - now

  Responsibilities:• partner with creative, technical, and strategy teams on branding, design and communication coordination• develop and execute marketing communication materials–in print and online–that resonate and attract customers• ensure brand guideline compliance• communicate marketing and design strategies both verbally and in multi-media presentations• develop and contribute to key deliverables such as: ⁃ mock-ups ⁃ workflow diagrams ⁃ High-fidelity, annotated wireframes ⁃ Low fidelity prototypingSkills: • strong design aesthetic and conceptual thinking • ability to distill abstract ideas into problem solving, elegant design • ability to present and articulate creative concepts and rationale • understand information architecture, navigation schemes, hierarchy, layout, motion • ability to create compelling, appealing visuals • decades of experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign on MacOS • excellent written and verbal skills • excellent client-facing skills: articulating ideas, solutions and challenges, demonstrating experience and projecting confidence • thorough knowledge of social media platforms and blogs: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Wordpress, Constant Contact • strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail • comprehensive computer photo-retouching and image development skills • excellent interpersonal and communication skills Show less

  • Photo Retoucher

    Jan 2003 - now

  • Art Director, Designer, Copywriter, Illustrator

    Jan 1987 - now
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  Miller Zell

  Jan 1989 - Mar 1995

  Designer, Illustrator (contract)

  Graphic Design, Illustration, Marker Comps, Retail Signage on a contact basis

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  Ted B. Studios

  May 1990 - Mar 1996

  Illustrator/Storyboard Artist (contract)
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  Freelance

  Jan 1994 - now

  • Illustrator/Designer

    Jan 1995 - now

  • Sr. Illustrator/Designer

    Jan 1994 - now
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  MargieDeeb.com

  Jan 1995 - now

  • As a nationally recognized color expert, wrote and designed "The Beader’s Color Palette" (Random House), which won the Library Journal award, “Best Craft Book 2009.”• conceived, wrote, and co-designed "The Beader's Guide to Jewelry Design" (Sterling) and "The Beader’s Guide to Color" (Random House).• regularly write and produce articles for national magazine, blog posts, newsletters, ads, proposals, and podcasts• write marketing copy for a variety of placements including banner copy, site copy, promotional communication, email and other materials as neededSkills:• mastery of standard English spelling, grammar, and style• experience writing long form and short form copy across all media• exceptional editing skillsInstructor:• conceptualized, designed, developed, wrote and taught (nationally) design and color courses which included workbooks, interactive games, and exercises to help participants learn traditional and contemporary design and color theory• developed creative approaches to empower students to find their voice artists• taught design and color classes throughout U.S. and Canada• taught "Copyright Guidelines & Ethics for Artists,” Lecture and Q&A session given at expositions, conventions, and galleries Show less Responsibilities:• concept, pitch, develop, write, design, and produce books, seminars, and classes• develop and execute digital and print marketing communications that resonate and attract customers• write, design, illustrate, and execute social media marketing campaigns for Facebook, Twitter, Constant Contact, Pinterest, and Wordpress blogs• concept, pitch, and write inspiring and instructional articles for national magazines• write, design, and produce digital newsletters• write engaging promotional blog postsSkills:• excellent written and verbal skills• strong design aesthetic and conceptual thinking• ability to take complex ideas and communicate them simply and effectively• extensive ability to create compelling and appealing visuals• thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud on MacOS: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign• thorough knowledge of social media platforms and blogs: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Wordpress, Constant Contact• strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail• comprehensive computer photo-retouching and image development skills• excellent interpersonal and communication skills• excellent editorial skills Show less

  • Content Writer, Copywriter, Author

    Jan 1995 - now

  • Business Owner, Art Director, Designer

    Jan 1995 - Dec 2015
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  Zoom Design

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2015

  Designer/Illustrator (contract)

  Work with Creative Director to design and produce:• website and interface design• logos• digital and print ads• brochures• signage

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  Lark Books

  Nov 2011 - Jan 2014

  Designer, Author (contract)

  Conceptualized, wrote, designed, photographed, illustrated, and produced a 152-page instructional book for designing jewelry. Publication date June 2014

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  Corvus AI

  Aug 2015 - Apr 2023

  Interaction Designer

  Cofounder and Creative Director/Interaction Designer of artificial intelligence startup working in computational investing and social robotics.

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  Concept: Synergy

  Apr 2023 - now

  Independent Contractor

  I've been a professional photo retoucher for over 20 years, specializing in color correction, background removal, and image enhancement.