JAMEE FARINELLA

jamee farinella
DESIGNER
work experience
617-842-3925
jameefdesign@gmail.com
Hasbro, Senior Designer, 2009 – 2010; 2012 – 2013
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
• I work with a variety of departments within Hasbro including the Sr. Management Team,
Licensing, GBE (Global Brand Execution), Hasbro Studios, Corporate Communications,
Community Relations, Packaging and Events.
• I designed the Hasbro Brand Guide, Community Relations Annual Report, Great Places to Work
submission book and box, internal and external presentations in addition to various logos,
advertisements, posters and books.
• Collaborate with packaging designers, photo studio, model shop, internal and external designers
and photographers.
• Traveled to Las Vegas for the 2013 Licensing Show and worked with the head of Hasbro Licensing
to develop and design the opening presentation.
RBS, Citizens Bank, Senior Designer, 2010 – 2012
Dedham, Massachusetts
• Responsible for creating and approving collateral and campaigns for internal and external use.
• Collaborated with marketing, merchandising, advertising, internal and external design teams
and photographers.
• Created the brand guidelines and have a strong understanding of brand strategy.
• Re-designed credit and debit cards.
• Created an entire asset library and back-up system which helped to better manage and
organize our projects.
Art Director, 2009 – Present
• I work with a diverse group of clients to design web sites, brochures, advertising, logos and
marketing materials.
• Art Director for Taste of the Seacoast, a magazine that covers dining along the NH seacoast.
The Pohly Company, Art Director, 2004 – 2009
Boston, Massachusetts
• Was responsible for art direction, design, photoshoots and managing budgets for magazines.
• Worked closely with writers, photographers and illustrators on each project.
• Clients included The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, Massachusetts Lodging
Association, Fidelity Investments, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Viking River Cruises, Continental
Airlines and Inspirations Magazine, a gardening and outdoor living publication.
Envision Marketing & Design, Senior Designer, 2003 – 2004
Boston, Massachusetts
• As primary Designer, I was responsible for every job that came through the office.
• Worked closely with clients and vendors to create the best design solution for each individual
project. Projects included web sites, catalogs, brochures, logos, corporate identity, and sell sheets.
Staples Inc., Designer, 2001 – 2003
Framingham, Massachusetts
• Helped to create Staples Business Rewards, a new program for Staples that was distributed
nationally to Staples Stores and customers.
• Collaborated with marketing and merchandising teams to design direct mail pieces as
well as various U.S. catalogs.
Scientific American Magazine, Designer, 1999 – 2001
New York, New York
• Teamed with the Sr. Promotions Designer to create marketing materials for the sales and
advertising departments.
• Designed and produced the corporate identity for a spin-off publication, Scientific American
Explorations including a stationary suite, media kit and new presentation materials.
education
Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design
New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, School of Art & Design
Web Design with Dreamweaver, Rhode Island School of Design
computer skills
design awards
Macintosh
Adobe InDesign • Photoshop • Illustrator • Dreamweaver • Powerpoint • Macromedia
Quark Xpress • Microsoft Office
2009 Astrid Award, Silver, Custom Publications for Associations, NACS Magazine
2009 SNAP Award, Silver, General Excellence, NACS Magazine
2007 Apex Award, Excellence for New Magazines and Journals, Inspirations Magazine
2006 GALAXY Gold Award, Design: Custom Publication – Under 24 Pages, InBloom Magazine
1998 Recipient of the International Design Conference Scholarship
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