Elena Hibbs

Experience

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  KSCL 91.3 FM

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Station Manager / Music Director - Team Management, Licensing, Event Coordinator

  • Ran daily operations of the station and supervised staff• Presented created, and maintained all station budgets, licensing agreements, local promotional events, and worked with engineers to monitor and maintain equipment• As music director, worked with the Assistant Music Director, various label contacts, and community listeners to create and maintain a diversified automated music library

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  The Vinyl District

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Media Correspondent - Event Photography, Portrait Photography

  • Media correspondent for The Vinyl District covering the 2013 and 2015 Forecastle: Music, Arts, & Activism Festival • Provided all photography for assignments and assisted reporters with field interviews.

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  Éditions Tintamarre

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Creative Director - Print Design, Project Manager

  • Designed book covers for French heritage literature in both French and English• Collaborated publishers, writers, and editors to conceptualize visuals• Oversaw the creation of 4 book covers: Les Quarteronnes de La Nouvelle- Orleans: Dahlia, Istrouma: A Houma Manifesto, Saint-Ybars, and two-time ADDY winner, Octavia: Femme Créole de la Nouvelle Orléans.

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  Romph & Pou Agency

  May 2014 - Mar 2015

  Graphic Design Intern - Print Design, Digital Design, Production Assistant

  • Worked under the direction of the creative and artistic directors to create both student and client work • Provided field support for live-action commercial shoots through set dressing, talent management, and playback monitoring.

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  Moonbot Studios

  Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

  Production Assistant / Game UX Design - Project Management, iOS and Mobile Apps, Scrum Master

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including developers, game designers, animators, and product managers to deliver 5 short films, 4 app-based games, and a variety of mixed-reality experiences• Conceptualized and prototyped user interface elements, navigation systems, and content for the Storybook App aimed at children's interactive reading• Led 3 projects from pre-production to agile development by conducting research, prototyping, testing, and facilitating daily check-ins. Show less

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  Rational Middle Media Group

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

  Production Coordinator - Project Management, Directorial Support, Video Editing

  • Led pre-production development acting as project manager working with the director to track directorial notes, team implementation, and internal shoot coordination/scheduling• Supported Editor by organizing footage, trimming and prepping clips, and adjusting audio• Acted as external liaison for 3rd party participants such as clients and subjects coordinating WIP reviews, virtual meetings, and travel

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  Louisiana Film Prize

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

  Graphic Designer / Event Coordinator - User Experience, Branding, Social Media Manager

  • Graphic designer and community liaison for the 2017 LA Prize Festival season• Led design and implementation of new way-finding materials to enhance user experience for 4 Prize Foundation competitions• Increased festival attendance by 23% through the creation of diverse promotional materials as social media manager, resulting in the highest number of film submissions ever received by the Prize• Secured funding for 2 future festival seasons by writing successful grants.

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  Universal Music Group

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2019

  Graphic Designer - Social Media, Print Design, Presentations

  • Developed digital and print materials for over 30 UMG artists• Designed prototype visuals for album releases in collaboration with marketing, artists, and label management for 15 unique labels• Led the creation of print magazine layouts, brand identity assets, and coordinated logistics for photoshoots and music videos.

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  Goodlife Clothing

  Feb 2020 - Jan 2022

  Lead Graphic Designer - Project Manager, Branding, User Experience

  • Led a 7-person cross-functional team including marketing managers, garment designers, and executives• Developed user-centered designs to boost customer engagement, leading to an 80% rise in online sales• Created evergreen branded design frameworks for marketing emails, socials, and in-store graphics that could be reused by both myself and our partners on a rolling basis from season to season• Managed projects encompassing web campaigns, brand presentations, creative decks, video production, and garment graphics for 8+ seasons. Show less

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  Freelance

  Mar 2022 - now

  Freelance Designer - Branding, UI/UX Design, Product Design (Available for New Contracts)