EXPERIENCE
[pmd] ~ PATRICIA MURPHY DESIGN · Contract
Creative Designer – Aug. 2021 - Present
Expertise includes rolling up my sleeves for creative direction, brand development, and everything in between. I love it all. Contracting for: Healthcare, Food, Sports, Entertainment & Tech.
MINT MOBILE/ULTRA MOBILE, Costa Mesa, Ca
Creative Director, Marketing – Jan. 2019 - Aug. 2021
Successfully led the creative direction for in-house agency Full Bars, an award-winning full-service agency within Mint Mobile marketing. Managed 15+ team on 360 campaigns. Partnered with Marketing, Brand, DTC & eCommerce teams. Led with positivity, mentoring Associate Creative Directors, UX/UI team, Art Directors, Designers and Copywriters. Collaborated and managed outside creative partners.
PACIFIC DENTAL SERVICES, Irvine, Ca
Creative Director, Marketing – Aug. 2012 - Jan. 2019
Directed, designed and managed brand evolution and consistency for digital and print campaigns for local and national advertising, recruiting, websites, videos, emails and social media platforms. Hired and mentored 12+ team. Collaborated with outside agencies and vendors.
• Winner - Top 8 Extraordinary Diamond Award in 2017, representing top .1% of 8,000+ employees.
• Winner - Top 100 Extraordinary Performer Award in 2013, representing top 2% of 5,000+ employees.
YOUNG & RUBICAM (Y&R)/WUNDERMAN, Irvine, Ca
Senior Art Director – Nov. 2009 - Aug. 2012
Responsible for setting new visual tone for Southern California Edison print collateral campaigns. Assignments included fully integrated campaigns. Managed and oversaw other art directors and freelancers and presented work to clients on a regular basis.
PMD | Patricia Murphy Design, Laguna Niguel, Ca
Creative Lead – July 2008 - Nov. 2009
Managed the art direction and design for identity systems, collateral and websites. Formed creative solutions to address client needs. Responsible for creating collateral for: entertainment, wine & spirits, high-end retail, etc.
RAPP COLLINS WORLDWIDE, El Segundo, Ca
Associate Creative Director – Oct. 2006 - July 2008
Partnered with copywriters to create copy and design for print and digital marketing materials, including: innovative direct mail campaigns, emails and digital interactive collateral. Managed and oversaw art director and copywriter teams. Client list included Lexus, Toyota, Neutrogena, as well as pitch work for new business acquisitions.
PUBLICIS DIALOG, Irvine, Ca
Associate Creative Director – Nov. 2005 - Oct. 2006
Managed art directors and copywriters, as well as designed promotional marketing materials, including: brand development, print collateral, advertising, and direct mail campaigns. Client list included: Nestlé Beverages, AAA, as well as new business acquisitions.
MATTEL, El Segundo, Ca
Sr. Art Director, Worldwide Brand Image – Oct. 2004 - Nov. 2005
Created global visual vocabulary for Barbie brands. Responsible for the art direction and design of communications, including: consumer and trade advertising collateral, packaging guides, merchandise and exhibition design. Experienced with directing photo shoots involving product and talent.
Also responsible for managing designers and outside agencies.
ALCONE MARKETING GROUP, Irvine, Ca
Creative Director – May 2000 - Oct. 2004
Responsible for concepting art direction and design of POP, direct mail campaigns and websites. Managed other art directors and presented creative directly to clients. Clients: California Lottery, eBay, Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, as well as pitch work for new business acquisitions.
CARLSON MARKETING GROUP, Seal Beach, Ca
Art Director – May 1999 - May 2000
Responsible for the art direction and design of marketing materials. Client list included: Mazda, Hyundai and KIA.
SARGENT & BERMAN, Seal Beach, Ca
Graphic Designer – Aug. 1997 - May 1999
Responsible for designing packaging and print collateral. Client list included: Hansen’s Beverages, Universal Studios and Sony.
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT, Culver City, Ca
Graphic Designer – Dec. 1996 - Aug. 1997
Created print collateral, packaging, product design and exhibition design for marketing & licensing division.
HANNA-BARBERA STUDIOS, Hollywood, Ca
Graphic Designer – Dec. 1995 - Dec. 1996
Created print, advertising and collectible packaging collateral for Hanna-Barbera Animation Art.
EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH, Ca Completed B.F.A. in Graphic Design, 1997
SKILLS
Creative Direction
Player & Coach
Team Management
High EQ for Team Development
Ideation & Brand Affinity
Thought Leadership
Design Systems
SOFTWARE
Creative Cloud
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
Figma direction
Webflow direction
InVision direction
Google Workspace
AWARDS
2017 - Recipient of Top 8 Extraordinary Diamond Award, representing top .1% of 8,000+ employees
2014 - Recipient of Top 100 Extraordinary Performer Award, representing top 2% of 5,000 employees
Best In Show - Western Food and Hospitality Expo, Los Angeles
HOW Magazine - Merit Award for Self Promotion Category
GRAPHIS Packaging Annual
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