Marissa Schmidt
Illustrator
San Diego, CA, USAWhen it comes to design, I am a generalist who gets a thrill from finding creative solutions to almost any design problem. I love being able to touch every part of a project—from gathering inspiration to sketching concepts, photo-retouching, illustrating final artwork, making 3D renderings, and creating presentation materials. I began my professional career designing for fashion and retail companies, but have since expanded into the entertainment industry. Currently, I am part of the team at Aaron Davis Graphic Design Studio, specializing in designing pitch decks, title treatments, and key art for TV and film.
From 2013-2017, I designed for Victoria's Secret in Ohio with a team of very talented individuals. Since then, I’ve lived a bit of a bicoastal life, working for Minted in the Bay Area, then at Macy’s in New York City as a Visual Graphic Illustrator / 3D modeler. In the summer of 2019, I headed West again to hike from Mexico to Canada via the Pacific Crest Trail. I walked about 1,750 miles until early winter weather in Washington forced me to leave the trail. Upon returning to Brooklyn, I accepted a remote position with San Francisco-based Glu Mobile, where I created social media artwork for the mobile game ‘Diner Dash Adventures.’ Since 2020, I’ve used my remote position as an opportunity to move back to the West Coast.
I believe that traveling and seeking inspiration in both urban and natural environments is vital to my experience as an artist and human. When not working, you will find me hiking outdoors, taking too many pictures of animals, playing the ukulele and guitar, experimenting in the kitchen, and embracing unexpected adventures.
From 2013-2017, I designed for Victoria's Secret in Ohio with a team of very talented individuals. Since then, I’ve lived a bit of a bicoastal life, working for Minted in the Bay Area, then at Macy’s in New York City as a Visual Graphic Illustrator / 3D modeler. In the summer of 2019, I headed West again to hike from Mexico to Canada via the Pacific Crest Trail. I walked about 1,750 miles until early winter weather in Washington forced me to leave the trail. Upon returning to Brooklyn, I accepted a remote position with San Francisco-based Glu Mobile, where I created social media artwork for the mobile game ‘Diner Dash Adventures.’ Since 2020, I’ve used my remote position as an opportunity to move back to the West Coast.
I believe that traveling and seeking inspiration in both urban and natural environments is vital to my experience as an artist and human. When not working, you will find me hiking outdoors, taking too many pictures of animals, playing the ukulele and guitar, experimenting in the kitchen, and embracing unexpected adventures.
Work Experience
Marissa H Schmidt Illustration & Graphic Design
Senior Pitch Deck Designer / Art Director (Freelance)
November 2021
- Present
California, United States
Glu Mobile
Marketing Artist - Diner Dash Adventures (remote contractor)
December 2019
- April 2020
New York, United States
Limited Brands
Graphic Designer - Freelance | Victoria's Secret International
June 2017
- July 2017
Ohio, United States
Education
Columbus College Of Art And Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration
August 2009
- May 2013
Ohio, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Spanish (Conversational),
Dutch (Beginner),
German (Beginner),
Awards
CCAD
Lowell Tolstedt Drawing Contest - 1st Place
2012
Art Of Illustration (AOI) Show
Linda Howard Bittner Award
2011
CCAD
President's List
2011
CCAD
President's Scholarship
2009
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Art Direction,
Copywriting,
Creative Writing,
Digital Photography,
Drawing,
Graphic Design,
Illustration,
Key Art,
Microsoft Office,
Painting,
Photo Compositing,
Photo Retouching,
Traditional Illustration,