Maria Denisco
Art Director
Raleigh, NC, USAA girl who loves paper, calligraphy and the finer things in life, like soft luxurious watercolor paper and silk ribbons. I graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology where I received an honors BFA degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Print Media, along with a pretty cool Liberal Arts concentration in archaeology/anthropology.
I'm a bubbly, eh you never know type of gal, who loves to try new things and always seems to be thinking about typography (and ducks). Branding and identity design are my favorite to work with. My favorite part about designing is the challenge of creating new and exciting concepts. Since a good design is nothing without a fantastic concept I focus a lot of attention on the why behind designs and go through many sketches before finally setting to work on the final production.
I do take on freelance work, please call or email me and we can discuss the details of your next big idea!
I'm a bubbly, eh you never know type of gal, who loves to try new things and always seems to be thinking about typography (and ducks). Branding and identity design are my favorite to work with. My favorite part about designing is the challenge of creating new and exciting concepts. Since a good design is nothing without a fantastic concept I focus a lot of attention on the why behind designs and go through many sketches before finally setting to work on the final production.
I do take on freelance work, please call or email me and we can discuss the details of your next big idea!
Work Experience
Trellis Marketing Inc.
Art Director
Behind all graphic design production including client logos, branding materials, online creative, photography, and website design.
Help client’s visions come to life with smart, high impact and results-driven digital and print creative.
Responsible for maintaining client’s websites, photo editing, and updating social media platforms.
Oversee and direct graphic design intern
Help client’s visions come to life with smart, high impact and results-driven digital and print creative.
Responsible for maintaining client’s websites, photo editing, and updating social media platforms.
Oversee and direct graphic design intern
June 2013
- May 2014
New York, United States
OffsiteDataSync
Graphic Designer
Formulate design concepts and produce compelling and detail oriented marketing materials choosing typefaces, creating icons and choosing photography when necessary for sell sheets, product sheets, web graphics, presentations, etc...
Illustrate the abstract ideas of virtual and physical backup using unique icons and diagrams to bring meaning and understanding to brochures and sell sheets.
Responsible for maintaining artwork files on database - organizing files for safekeeping and for easy retrieval.
Identify problems within existing designs and work with management to determine new fresh solutions.
Proofing work and file prep before sending to final print shop. Work with printer to ensure prints are exact.
Illustrate the abstract ideas of virtual and physical backup using unique icons and diagrams to bring meaning and understanding to brochures and sell sheets.
Responsible for maintaining artwork files on database - organizing files for safekeeping and for easy retrieval.
Identify problems within existing designs and work with management to determine new fresh solutions.
Proofing work and file prep before sending to final print shop. Work with printer to ensure prints are exact.
January 2013
- July 2013
Rochester, New York, United States
Daymon Worldwide
Design/Creative
Work independently for the marketing team to produce in-store sign elements for local Wegmans grocery stores. Create in-house design needs such as posters for new items and presentation slides.
Meet and expand upon corporate brand standards, creating all signage needed for special events such as the Innovation Festival, golf tournaments, and community based events.
Design in store advertisements and demo ads for Wegmans Brand grocery items. Must meet corporate brand standards, work with line art, type and photography.
Manangemnet of multiple projects at a time to meet strict deadlines.
Work with printers as needed to produce large scale print jobs.
Meet and expand upon corporate brand standards, creating all signage needed for special events such as the Innovation Festival, golf tournaments, and community based events.
Design in store advertisements and demo ads for Wegmans Brand grocery items. Must meet corporate brand standards, work with line art, type and photography.
Manangemnet of multiple projects at a time to meet strict deadlines.
Work with printers as needed to produce large scale print jobs.
April 2012
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Rochester, New York, United States
MartinoFlynn
Intern: Creative
Aided new business research and development for a particular account, personally flowing all
gathered research into a presentation format to present to the team.
Assisted the creative department in various assignments; including line art produciton, creation of inner-office credentials, set up for photo shoots and project brain storming.
Worked with the entire advertising team to learn how each department contributes to a final product.
gathered research into a presentation format to present to the team.
Assisted the creative department in various assignments; including line art produciton, creation of inner-office credentials, set up for photo shoots and project brain storming.
Worked with the entire advertising team to learn how each department contributes to a final product.
September 2011
- November 2011
Pittsford, New York, United States
Fisher-Price
Intern Content Designer:Instruction sheets
Worked with instructions team to produce quality instruction sheets that
met corporate brand standards.
Daily operation of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign to edit images
and create layouts for printed material.
Responsible for accurate use of Brand Assets (Logos, line art and photography.)
Provided accurate and complete printing instructions to each of the printing vendors.
met corporate brand standards.
Daily operation of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign to edit images
and create layouts for printed material.
Responsible for accurate use of Brand Assets (Logos, line art and photography.)
Provided accurate and complete printing instructions to each of the printing vendors.
June 2011
- August 2011
East Aurora, New York, United States
Education
Rochester Institute Of Technology
BFA in Graphic Design
I graduated with an Honors BFA degree in Graphic Design, also received a minor in print media studies where I focused on page and book design. I have a rather unique liberal arts concentration in Archaeological and material culture science/Anthropology studies as well.
September 2008
- May 2012
Rochester, New York, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Spanish (Beginner),
American Sign Language (Beginner),
Skills
Adobe After Effects,
Adobe Illustrator,
Basic HTML,
Concept Development,
CSS,
Mac OS X,
Team Leadership,
Adobe Flash,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Photoshop,
Digital Marketing,
Dreamweaver,
FTP File Management,
Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Word,
Miscrosoft Powerpoint,
Photo Correction,
Photography,
Time Management,
Typography,
Web Design,
WordPress,