Sami Skelton
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Madison Broeker
I have enjoyed working alongside Sami for over two years at Imagination. Being very personable makes her easily approachable, but it isn't until you start working with her that you get to see what a great designer she is. She makes thoughtful design decisions without sacrificing efficiency, and is able to art direct multiple clients and projects without a second thought. She's intelligent, talented, and detail-oriented; and I look forward to working with her in the future.
Jessica Huang
I had the pleasure of working with Sami for two years at Imagination. She started as a contractor, when our team quickly realized she was incredibly hardworking, detail-oriented, and reliable. We snatched her up full-time and saw her take the lead on several clients. The editors will tell you Sami is "one of the most accurate designers" you'll ever work with. I can tell you that what makes Sami stand out is her charming personality. She's able to smooth over team conflict while managing expectations, and your team will be so happy to have her around.
Madison Broeker
I have enjoyed working alongside Sami for over two years at Imagination. Being very personable makes her easily approachable, but it isn't until you start working with her that you get to see what a great designer she is. She makes thoughtful design decisions without sacrificing efficiency, and is able to art direct multiple clients and projects without a second thought. She's intelligent, talented, and detail-oriented; and I look forward to working with her in the future.
Jessica Huang
I had the pleasure of working with Sami for two years at Imagination. She started as a contractor, when our team quickly realized she was incredibly hardworking, detail-oriented, and reliable. We snatched her up full-time and saw her take the lead on several clients. The editors will tell you Sami is "one of the most accurate designers" you'll ever work with. I can tell you that what makes Sami stand out is her charming personality. She's able to smooth over team conflict while managing expectations, and your team will be so happy to have her around.
Madison Broeker
I have enjoyed working alongside Sami for over two years at Imagination. Being very personable makes her easily approachable, but it isn't until you start working with her that you get to see what a great designer she is. She makes thoughtful design decisions without sacrificing efficiency, and is able to art direct multiple clients and projects without a second thought. She's intelligent, talented, and detail-oriented; and I look forward to working with her in the future.
Jessica Huang
I had the pleasure of working with Sami for two years at Imagination. She started as a contractor, when our team quickly realized she was incredibly hardworking, detail-oriented, and reliable. We snatched her up full-time and saw her take the lead on several clients. The editors will tell you Sami is "one of the most accurate designers" you'll ever work with. I can tell you that what makes Sami stand out is her charming personality. She's able to smooth over team conflict while managing expectations, and your team will be so happy to have her around.
Madison Broeker
I have enjoyed working alongside Sami for over two years at Imagination. Being very personable makes her easily approachable, but it isn't until you start working with her that you get to see what a great designer she is. She makes thoughtful design decisions without sacrificing efficiency, and is able to art direct multiple clients and projects without a second thought. She's intelligent, talented, and detail-oriented; and I look forward to working with her in the future.
Jessica Huang
I had the pleasure of working with Sami for two years at Imagination. She started as a contractor, when our team quickly realized she was incredibly hardworking, detail-oriented, and reliable. We snatched her up full-time and saw her take the lead on several clients. The editors will tell you Sami is "one of the most accurate designers" you'll ever work with. I can tell you that what makes Sami stand out is her charming personality. She's able to smooth over team conflict while managing expectations, and your team will be so happy to have her around.
Experience
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Self Employed
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Graphic Design
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400 - 500 Employee
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Freelance Art Director/Designer
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May 2018 - Present
Provide digital & print design and art direction services for clients including: Wayfair, J.Jill, iDesign, Inc., Where Women Create Magazine, Where Women Cook Magazine Provide digital & print design and art direction services for clients including: Wayfair, J.Jill, iDesign, Inc., Where Women Create Magazine, Where Women Cook Magazine
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Geometry Global
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United States
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Advertising Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Art Director
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Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Clients: Unilever (Team Unilever Shopper) Served as the art lead on brands such as Knorr, Dove, Simple, AXE and more. Clients: Unilever (Team Unilever Shopper) Served as the art lead on brands such as Knorr, Dove, Simple, AXE and more.
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imagination.
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art Director
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Dec 2016 - Jul 2017
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Associate Art Director
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Jun 2015 - Nov 2016
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Graphic Designer
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Feb 2014 - Jun 2015
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AMG Wealth
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United States
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Production Designer
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Jan 2014 - Feb 2014
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imagination.
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Designer
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Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
I was a part of a design team that created visual content in line with branding, marketing, and business objectives of clients on a variety of projects including publications. I created layouts and designs that reflected each client's business objectives, provided tactical support and executed the design concepts created by senior members of the design staff. I worked closely with the editorial staff in order to select suitable art work and photos for each project. I coordinated with managing editors on schedules and pre-press supervision of all graphic elements to ensure color, proper retouching and typographic placement throughout the proofing stages. Show less
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Marketing & Design Intern
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Feb 2013 - May 2013
I coordinated marketing and public relations activities including press releases, email marketing campaigns as well as promoting the brand at a national trade show. I created a cohesive brand identity which I applied to the redesign of collateral materials including sell sheets, brochures and landing pages. I designed the Uncorkd application themes for iOS and android devices and assisted with administrative and account management duties. I coordinated marketing and public relations activities including press releases, email marketing campaigns as well as promoting the brand at a national trade show. I created a cohesive brand identity which I applied to the redesign of collateral materials including sell sheets, brochures and landing pages. I designed the Uncorkd application themes for iOS and android devices and assisted with administrative and account management duties.
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The Onion
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Online Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphics Intern
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
Performed photo searches on various stock photography sites for web & print stories, completed photo shoots for articles, created mock-ups of projects for editorial approval, constructed layout designs, worked in PhotoShop and Illustrator to create photo composites, graphs, & infographics, collaborated with other branches of the company Performed photo searches on various stock photography sites for web & print stories, completed photo shoots for articles, created mock-ups of projects for editorial approval, constructed layout designs, worked in PhotoShop and Illustrator to create photo composites, graphs, & infographics, collaborated with other branches of the company
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Graphic Design Intern
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May 2012 - Aug 2012
Managed various social media outlets, used social media to expand the brand image and advertise a promotional product, helped develop new brand identity, manipulating photos as interior design mock-ups, designed collateral for clients, performed administrative duties Managed various social media outlets, used social media to expand the brand image and advertise a promotional product, helped develop new brand identity, manipulating photos as interior design mock-ups, designed collateral for clients, performed administrative duties
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Arts & Culture Intern
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Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
Designed in-house memos & emails, created lesson plans for museum’s art studio for a variety of ages, taught families & children in the art studio, completed various administrative duties, scheduled and taught families in art outreach program Designed in-house memos & emails, created lesson plans for museum’s art studio for a variety of ages, taught families & children in the art studio, completed various administrative duties, scheduled and taught families in art outreach program
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Education
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Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design -
Illinois Wesleyan University