Chelsea Monico
Lead Graphic Designer
York, PA, USAExceedingly creative, vibrant, and driven Graphic Designer and Illustrator. I strive for originality and innovation within my well-crafted work. My portfolio reflects my strength as an Artist and Designer and my passion is evident in my portfolio. Combining my Illustration and Graphic Design skills produces distinguishable pieces.
My work has been displayed in around twelve galleries. I have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience from my freelance work as well as during my time at an advertising agency and interior design and wallpaper company. I have experience with print design, web design, as well as product design. My Illustration abilities set me apart from other designers and allow me to save companies money, whereas they may otherwise need to seek licensors or stock imagery for their product or project. Through my time at York Wallcoverings, not only have I utilized all of my design skills, but I have acquired a knowledge of Interior Design.
I graduated Summa Cum Laude from York College of Pennsylvania. I have been featured on Behance’s curated Illustration Gallery, as well as on their AIGA Member Gallery, on which, less than 1% of users are selected to be featured by curators. I put my all into my work and am extremely detail oriented.
I am inspired by the idea of being a part of a team with like-minded Creatives who have a penchant for typography and an intuitive appreciation for exceptional design. The ability to bounce ideas off of these fellow Creatives, energizes me and feeds my artistic ideas. I am exuberant and enthusiastic and have a great sense of humor and outlook on life. My shining personality will bring high energy to any collaborative work environment. After all, I was the Sun for Halloween.
My work has been displayed in around twelve galleries. I have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience from my freelance work as well as during my time at an advertising agency and interior design and wallpaper company. I have experience with print design, web design, as well as product design. My Illustration abilities set me apart from other designers and allow me to save companies money, whereas they may otherwise need to seek licensors or stock imagery for their product or project. Through my time at York Wallcoverings, not only have I utilized all of my design skills, but I have acquired a knowledge of Interior Design.
I graduated Summa Cum Laude from York College of Pennsylvania. I have been featured on Behance’s curated Illustration Gallery, as well as on their AIGA Member Gallery, on which, less than 1% of users are selected to be featured by curators. I put my all into my work and am extremely detail oriented.
I am inspired by the idea of being a part of a team with like-minded Creatives who have a penchant for typography and an intuitive appreciation for exceptional design. The ability to bounce ideas off of these fellow Creatives, energizes me and feeds my artistic ideas. I am exuberant and enthusiastic and have a great sense of humor and outlook on life. My shining personality will bring high energy to any collaborative work environment. After all, I was the Sun for Halloween.
Work Experience
York Wallcoverings
Lead Graphic Designer
(RoomMates a Division of York Wallcoverings)
- Promoted by executive leader of RoomMates to lead and manage a team of designers that were hand selected by myself and the executive leader.
- Oversee all projects and design created by my team, while continuing to assume all responsibilities as a Graphic Designer.
- Continue to work with licensors to create new products, as well as creating custom illustrations for production.
- Promoted by executive leader of RoomMates to lead and manage a team of designers that were hand selected by myself and the executive leader.
- Oversee all projects and design created by my team, while continuing to assume all responsibilities as a Graphic Designer.
- Continue to work with licensors to create new products, as well as creating custom illustrations for production.
January 2018
- Present
Pennsylvania, United States
York Wallcoverings
Graphic Designer
(RoomMates: A division of York Wallcoverings)
- Create custom illustrations and designs for new products.
- Designs range from whimsical and cute children’s illustrations to more adult decorative designs.
- Work very closely with the Creative Director/Studio Manager as her right-hand woman and assist in coming up with new ideas for product development.
- Work with licensors and their style guides to create new products for well known brands such as Disney, Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers, Marvel, Nintendo, Hasbro, etc.
- Design web banners and other marketing materials for the web team.
- Assist our marketing and web team to update images on social media, as well as our website, to give our products a fresher look.
- Create new room sets that fit our products needs and best showcase these products.
- Update our products insert cards when new purchase orders come in to reflect our new branding and updated room set images.
- Aid in the creation of new wall art products and decal products that work cohesively in a new collection or product line.
- Spearhead trend research to aid in the production of upcoming products. This encompasses the creation of trend boards and leading trend meetings.
- Communicate with printers to push new product through production.
- Produce storyboards to showcase designed products.
- Responsible for all pre-production for decal products.
- Create custom illustrations and designs for new products.
- Designs range from whimsical and cute children’s illustrations to more adult decorative designs.
- Work very closely with the Creative Director/Studio Manager as her right-hand woman and assist in coming up with new ideas for product development.
- Work with licensors and their style guides to create new products for well known brands such as Disney, Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers, Marvel, Nintendo, Hasbro, etc.
- Design web banners and other marketing materials for the web team.
- Assist our marketing and web team to update images on social media, as well as our website, to give our products a fresher look.
- Create new room sets that fit our products needs and best showcase these products.
- Update our products insert cards when new purchase orders come in to reflect our new branding and updated room set images.
- Aid in the creation of new wall art products and decal products that work cohesively in a new collection or product line.
- Spearhead trend research to aid in the production of upcoming products. This encompasses the creation of trend boards and leading trend meetings.
- Communicate with printers to push new product through production.
- Produce storyboards to showcase designed products.
- Responsible for all pre-production for decal products.
February 2017
- January 2018
Pennsylvania, United States
Piccirilli Dorsey
Graphic Designer and Project Manager
October 2016
- January 2017
Maryland, United States
Towne Barbers
Freelance Graphic Designer
- Rebrand barber shop identity.
- Design marketing materials.
- In charge of social media updates such as Facebook.
- Create re-design of Towne Barber's website using Adobe Muse.
- Design marketing materials.
- In charge of social media updates such as Facebook.
- Create re-design of Towne Barber's website using Adobe Muse.
January 2016
- Present
Maryland, United States
Freelance
Illustrator
Present
York, Pennsylvania, United States
York Wallcoverings
Junior Graphic Designer
(A division of York Wallcoverings)
- Assist with the designing and layout of product and packaging.
- Aid in designing marketing materials.
- Responsible for pre-press.
- Adhering to style guides and maintaining brand standards of licensed product from Disney, Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers, Marvel, Nintendo, Hasbro, etc.
- Assist with the designing and layout of product and packaging.
- Aid in designing marketing materials.
- Responsible for pre-press.
- Adhering to style guides and maintaining brand standards of licensed product from Disney, Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers, Marvel, Nintendo, Hasbro, etc.
January 2016
- October 2016
Pennsylvania, United States
York Wallcoverings
Graphic Design Intern
- Designed posters and banners for internal, as well as, external use.
- Masked and Photoshopped images for DPR (Digital Pattern Replacement).
- Created email blasts for events.
- Aided in updating social media, such as Pinterest boards.
- Animated a motion graphics video for a sales meeting.
- Designed collection releases for new product launches.
- Created printed promotional materials such as bookmarks and memo cards for collections.
- Assisted the Hand Screen department with color mixing.
- Redesigned and printed the company newsletter.
- Redesigned company parking permits.
- Masked and Photoshopped images for DPR (Digital Pattern Replacement).
- Created email blasts for events.
- Aided in updating social media, such as Pinterest boards.
- Animated a motion graphics video for a sales meeting.
- Designed collection releases for new product launches.
- Created printed promotional materials such as bookmarks and memo cards for collections.
- Assisted the Hand Screen department with color mixing.
- Redesigned and printed the company newsletter.
- Redesigned company parking permits.
May 2015
- December 2015
Pennsylvania, United States
York College Of Pennsylvania
Graphic Designer
Designed postcard and banner for the Spring Fine Art Senior Exhibition.
April 2014
- May 2014
York, Pennsylvania, United States
Education
York College Of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's degree: Graphic Design & Fine Art
Overall GPA: 3.98
Major GPA: 4.0
summa cum laude
Minor: Art History
Major GPA: 4.0
summa cum laude
Minor: Art History
August 2010
- December 2015
Pennsylvania, United States
Languages
Css (Conversational),
Html (Conversational),
Awards
York College Of PA
Certificate of Departmental Recognition
2015
Hanover Area Arts Guild
Award of Merit
2013
Skills
Acrylic And Oil,
After Effects,
Basic CSS,
Digital Design,
Drawing,
Dreamweaver,
HTML,
Illustration,
Illustrator,
Indesign,
Microsoft Office,
Painting,
Pen And Ink,
Photoshop,
Print Design,
Watercolor,
Achievements
Dean’s List
2010-2015
Kinsley Art Scholarship
Fall 2013-Spring 2014
York Heritage Award
2010-2014
2010-2015
Kinsley Art Scholarship
Fall 2013-Spring 2014
York Heritage Award
2010-2014