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Hello, I am Megan Mary Smith.

I am a working designer in New York City with over 15 years of experience in digital content and product/graphic design. I thrive in a fast paced environment that requires a lot of quick thinking and problem solving. Moreover, I love working with people and coming up with creative solutions to make a product shine.

Product Designer & Small Business Owner

Specializing in Marketing Design.

15+

Years of Experience

WEB DESIGN

Work with individuals and businesses who want an online presence that makes a statement.

SOCIAL MARKETING

Develop a cohesive vision for a brands social media presence across all platforms.

PRINT DESIGN

Create design on all scale including but not limited to posters, billboards, business cards, brochures, logos and more.

INVITATIONS

Produce handmade, one of a kind personalized invitations for birthdays, anniversaries or any occasion worth celebrating!

  • Creative Suite
  • HTML / WordPress / Other
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Sketch / UX Design Tools

My Career Education & Timeline

  1. B.A. Communications

    University of Scranton

    1998-2002

    I studied communication with a focus intelevision entertainment. I interned with TV networks and shows and spent a lot of time focusing on the creative side of video editing.

  2. Digital Design Program

    Art Institute of Philadelphia

    2002-2003

    After getting my B.A. I continued my studies to focus on the artistic side of things and to become trained properly in software of the trade, as well as learning the web development side of the entertainment industry.

  3. Web Content Manager

    iHEART MEDIA / ClearChannel Radio

    2003-2005

    • Updated and maintained homepage, contests, and section fronts for Z100.com, Q1043.com, and KTU.com.

    • Created original designs for station sponsored concerts including Zootopia and Jingle Ball.

    • Managed and tracked weekly large-volume email blasts to over 1 million subscribers and triggered sends on behalf of Z100, KTU, LiteFM, Power105 and Q104.

    • Photographed, edited images of, and posted photos of high profile in studio and on location guests including John Mayer, Gwen Stefani, Backstreet Boys, Lenny Kravitz.

  4. Media Coordinator 

    Live Nation

    2005-2007

    • Created original designs for venues and special events; Built websites; Coded with HTML, CSS and PHP.

    • Managed weekly large-volume email blasts to over 1 million subscribers and triggered sends on behalf of Live Nation.

    • Developed and managed online marketing campaigns for concerts, effectively expanding audiences and increasing awareness of each event.

    • Focused on list building and analysis to increase quality and quantity of email marketing.

    • Analyzed and reported social media presence, engagement, and effectiveness on all platforms.

  5. Manager / Digital Media 

    CITADEL BROADCASTING

    2007-2010

    • Led a team of website editors in content development to ensure content aligned with the network brand and supported business objectives.

    • Established editorial calendar, content and design guidelines.

    • Built and managed websites for American Country Countdown, The Michael Baisden Show, and The Sean Hannity Show.

    • Shot, edited, broadcast, and scheduled video content distributed through a network of websites.

    • Worked with management teams to develop creative marketing campaigns including album previews and sweepstakes.

  6. Production Designer

    AEG Presents

    2010-Current

    Graphic design of large scale billboards, posters, web banners and other digital collateral promoting one off concerts in New York City as well as full tour marketing for the entire country.

  7. Digital Designer

    PROMOSUITE

    2010-2015

    • Spearheaded art direction for visual design of software product, Promosuite NEXT.

    • Acted as design lead for all external client websites. Creatively interpreted client ideas, from design to concept to final output, ensuring client satisfaction and retention.

    • Enhanced and developed corporate website and company style guidelines to promote company products and services.

  8. Front Of House Staff

    THE JUJAMCYN THEATERS

    2013-Current (Pre Pandemic)

    Front of House staff offer the highest level of customer service possible to guests, donors, visiting artists, artist management, patrons, and any other member of the public or administration they may encounter. Responsibilities include politely directing and escorting patrons to their seats, providing patrons with programs and other relevant materials, checking assigned section for cleanliness and visually sweeping the theaters throughout the performance to check for potential safety issues. As an usher I also demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of all venues and a good understanding of evacuation procedures form all points within each venue. * Member IATSE Local 306

  9. Interactive Designer

    CBS Radio

    2015-2017

    • Created wireframes, mockups, and prototypes, on paper, in Photoshop, Sketch, or using HTML/CSS in Wordpress.

    • Met with stakeholders and external users to preview design decisions and create productive experiences within the product.

    • Designed, implemented, tested, modified, and deployed new product designs for Radio.com and CBS Local.

  10. Senior Designer, Product

    Audacy, Inc.

    2017-Current (Formerly Entercom / RADIO.COM)

    • Create concepts and prototypes, and implement the overall visual and emotional design style of promotional material.

    • Design digital experiences that promote audience engagement and growth.

    • Research of relevant advertising trends in the market, and generation of new and original visual campaign executions that are both exciting and creatively ahead of the competition.

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Contact Me Lets Get In Touch

I am always looking for new projects - shoot me a message at meganmarysmith@gmail.com