angelica smith

education

Iowa State University [2007]

B.F.A. in Graphic Design, Minors in Spanish and Design Studies with an emphasis in Metals

Rome Study Abroad [Fall 2006]

experience

Senior Art Director: Trilix Marketing Group [October 2007–present]

Work both independently and with a team to develop and execute marketing plans. Involved in almost all aspects of a full-service agency. Art direct photo/video shoots, teach and art direct new designers, work within tight and often changing deadlines and production schedules. Types of deliverables include: identity; new business spec work, pitches and proposals; brochures and other collateral; catalogs; ad campaigns; self-promotional mailers; event coordination and campaigns; tradeshow and exhibit design.

Clients: Stine Seed Company, EMC Insurance Company, KPI-JCI, LendTrade, Great Ape Trust, Greater Des Moines Partnership, American Marketing Association, Iowa Heart Center, Heartland Tire & Auto Center, McWane International, Neenah Foundry, Iowa Student Loan, Dexter Laundry, Marsh Insurance Company

Graphic Designer: The Meyocks Group [May 2006– October 2007] (intern May 2006–May 2007)

Brainstorming, new business proposals, packaging design, ad campaigns, logo and identity packages, presentations and production art.

Clients: Firestone, Hy-Vee, Principal Financial, 2 Saints Winery, Landec Seeds, Delta Dental, Johnson Machine Works, Iowa Area Development Group

recognition

2012 Silver Addy: Holiday Cheer Mailer
2011 Gold Addy: Great Ape Trust Booklet
2010 ADAI Exhibition Award of Excellence: “I Believe in Des Moines” Campaign
2009 Gold Addy: 2008 Trilix Holiday Kit
2009 ADAI Exhibition Best of Category: Trilix Fruitcake Mailer
2008 Gold District Addy: AMA NOVA Awards Campaign
2008 Addy Best of Class: “I Heart” Ads, Iowa Heart Center
2008 ADAI Exhibition Best of Show: 2007 Trilix Snowman Kit
Rome Exhibit: Juried Show
ISU Art and Design Annual: Juried Show

involvements

Art Director’s Association of Iowa: Member [2008 – present]
Board Positions: 2009 Secretary, 2010 Events Coordinator

Young Professionals Connection: Bowling, Golden Circle Games, Fake Relays

Des Moines Art Center: Member and Student

Habitat for Humanity: Volunteer

Other Interests: Gold Smithing, Crafting, Cooking, Baking, Architecture, Canoeing, Biking, Running, Sand Volleyball (team captain), Kickball (team captain), Reading, Nutrition, Yoga, Home Improvement

College Club Team Athletics and Intramurals: Iowa State Crew Club Team, Iowa State Rugby Club Team, Broomball (captain), Volleyball, Flag Football, Inner tube Water Basketball, Curling, Softball, Tennis