Marissa Schmidt
About Marissa Schmidt
Marissa Schmidt is an Art Director at CMD in Portland, Oregon, with a diverse background in advertising and graphic design.
Company
Marissa Schmidt is currently working as an Art Director at CMD in Portland, Oregon, United States. CMD is known for its innovative advertising and branding solutions.
Title
Marissa Schmidt holds the position of Art Director. She has been recognized for her work in creating comprehensive branding strategies and leading successful advertising campaigns.
Previous Roles in Advertising
Prior to her role at CMD, Marissa Schmidt served as an Art Director at several companies including Augusto Group in Auckland, New Zealand from 2019 to 2021, TRACK NZ from 2018 to 2019, and Doner in Southfield, MI from 2016 to 2017. She gained significant experience across diverse geographical locations, contributing to a variety of creative projects.
Educational Background
Marissa Schmidt studied Creative Advertising with a specialization in Design at Michigan State University, achieving a Bachelor of Communication Arts and Sciences from 2012 to 2016. She also attended The American University of Rome in 2015, concentrating on Art and Intercultural Communication. She completed her high school at Lakeland High School from 2008 to 2012.
Professional Achievements
During her tenure at CMD, Marissa Schmidt developed a comprehensive branding strategy for a major client, resulting in a 25% increase in brand recognition. She also led a cross-functional team in creating a successful multi-channel advertising campaign that won a regional ADDY Award.
Industry Involvement and Community Engagement
Marissa Schmidt regularly contributes to the advertising field by publishing articles on modern advertising techniques in industry magazines and conducting workshops on advanced Photoshop techniques. Additionally, she volunteers as a mentor for young artists in Portland and has presented a keynote speech on the future of digital advertising at the Pacific Northwest Creative Conference.
Certification
Marissa Schmidt holds a certification in Advanced Motion Graphics, acquired from a prestigious online learning platform, further augmenting her skillset in the digital design domain.