Maybelle Pineda

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With over 15 years of experience as a seasoned multidisciplinary designer across the motion picture industry, start-ups, gaming, and advertising, she has built a dynamic career rooted in art direction, graphic design,…

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With over 15 years of experience as a seasoned multidisciplinary designer across the motion picture industry, start-ups, gaming, and advertising, she has built a dynamic career rooted in art direction, graphic design, and surface design. Driven by a passion for translating her clients’ authentic visions into compelling visual narratives, she consistently pushes the boundaries of her creativity. Throughout her career, she has refined her craft while collaborating with distinguished brands and global names, including Taylor Swift, Marvel Studios, and Paramount Pictures, among many others across diverse industries.

When night (and weekends) roll around, her artistry and talents are called to action by start-ups, non-profits, and small businesses to design for purpose and create a more fascinating world. She currently works in Film and Television production as a Graphic Designer while trying to do a lot of good.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 5 roles

Key Art Designer · BondMar 2017 – Aug 2017 · 6 mos

Created high-impact key art campaigns for film, television, and interactive titles, supporting marketing and promotional initiatives across print, digital, social, and outdoor formats. Led derivative asset development and presented concepts to internal teams, collaborating with directors, concept artists, costume and production departments to ensure licensing and scale requirements were met. Campaigns included Black Sails, American Gods, Taboo, All The Way, AHS, and Eagle Flight.

Lead Designer · Sears Holdings CorporationApr 2013 – Oct 2015 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Led a cross-functional team of designers, copywriters, and content creators to develop cohesive visual systems for e-learning initiatives, seasonal promotions, and product launches, aligned with corporate strategy and employee engagement goals. Defined visual direction for internal media, created clear information graphics, and ensured brand consistency across large-scale programs (Kmart, Sears, Shop Your Way).

Art Director · Summit Media Group, Inc.Sep 2011 – Dec 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos

Oversaw full creative production of AutomationWorld magazine from concept to final print and digital delivery. Managed editorial design, design systems, print production, and digital campaigns including HTML newsletters.

Digital Designer & Client Lead · Site CanvasJan 2009 – Sep 2011 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Digital Design & Client Lead · Site CanvasDec 2008 – Aug 2011 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Education

Visual Communications · The Illinois Institute of Art (Chicago)2030 – 2026
Visual Communications · The Illinois Institute of Art (Chicago)2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Member, Art Directors Guild (IATSE Local 800)2030 – 2026

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