Lauren Fontinel Stegmeyer
work experience
Designory -
Senior Creative Director: April 2022 to present
Creative Director: February 2019 to April 2022
Associate Creative Director: March 2017 to February 2019
Lead Creative Director for HP Global handling all US and Global programs. Also leading and managing full creative department and defining best practices for agency creative.
Magnani Continuum Marketing -
Creative Director: July 2015 to March 2017
Leading and managing full creative department and defining best practices for agency creative and all clients. Main accounts include CNA Insurance, Molina, Cat's Pride Kitty Litter, Wrigley, MCM internal design and all new business. I work hand and hand with clients to develop powerful creative within variable budgets.
Magnani Continuum Marketing -
Associate Creative Director: September 2013 to July 2015
Assisting Creative Directors in leading and overseeing groups of copywriters/art directors and defining best practices for agency creative and lead clients. Background in design, concepting, branding and motion graphics. Main accounts include CNA Insurance, Molina Healthcare, MCM internal design and all new business.
Magnani Continuum Marketing -
Senior Art Director: March 2011 to September 2013
Concepting, desiging and managing junior art directors on both print and digital projects for all agency clients and new business pitches.
Cramer-Krasselt - Chicago
Designer: August 2006 to March 2011
Designing & concepting for both print and digital projects for big brands like Porsche, Corona, Heinz Ketchup and AirTran Airways.
education
The Illinois Institute of Art Chicago - Graduated June 2006
BFA in Visual Communications
Training Connection Chicago - Completed September 2013
Advanced After Effects Bootcamp
abilities
Strengths - Concepting, design, problem solving, running brainstorms, creative leadership, mentoring and strong communication and presentation skills.
Skills - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Muse, CSS, Bridge, Microsoft Office and Acrobat Professional.
Experience with - HTML, CSS, UX and UI.
awards
The Illinois Institute Of Art - Portfolio Show, Chicago
Best in show for Marketing Materials
references
available upon request.