Allison Stern - Designer
New York, NY, United States
Book, Stationery, Invitation, Website, Packaging & Brand Identity Designer
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Overview
With 10+ years of professional design experience I have extensive knowledge in publication, packaging, brand identity and corporate strategy. These in combination with strong collaborative, communication and management skills distinguish me as a valuable team player able to meet business goals, deadlines, and budgets.
My past products have included; luxury and lifestyle photography books, stationery, calendars, catalogs and marketing materials. My experience includes managing all projects from design stage through final production, while meeting designated deadlines. This includes the art direction of photo shoots, researching potential artwork licenses and coordinating production with printers.
Languages
English
Non-Fiction
Architecture
Art
Cooking & Food Wine & Spirits
Design
Photography
Publishing
Travel
Fiction
Children's Picture Books
Work experience
Freelance Designer
Azahar Coffee Company
December, 2010
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Present
(over 7 years)
.. Design marketing and sales materials, including; brochures, postcards and signage
.. Consulted on design of flagship coffee bar to be located in Bogotá, Colombia
.. Logo design for “Azahar Coffee Club”
.. Art direction for website redesign
Designer
teNeues Publishing Company
June, 2005
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Present
(about 13 years)
.. Manage the design of stationery, book and calendar programs
.. Independently manage assigned projects while meeting designated deadlines,
from design stage through final production
.. Create original artwork and packaging for stationery products sold worldwide,
including MoMA and Barnes & Noble stores
.. Coordinate with the Sales team for the design of all sales and marketing materials
.. Research new artists and trends in the marketplace for future products
.. Work with Editorial team to create presentations for pitching corporate clients
.. Assist in prepress production, including the review of bluelines and proofs for accuracy
.. Maintain all Editorial and Design department hardware and software
.. Created and maintain image database
.. Annual travel to teNeues headquarters in Germany, responsibilities include;
organization, design and production of calendar catalog
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