Hi, I’m Rocco Marrongelli, a graphic designer and visual storyteller with over a decade of experience crafting cohesive branding, digital graphics, and multimedia assets for media, entertainment, and marketing campaigns. I thrive on building scalable visual systems across social, web, and print, and I enjoy collaborating with editors, marketers, and product teams to deliver on-brand, impactful content. I bring a strong background in multi-platform content, SEO-friendly visuals, and efficient design workflows. When I’m not designing, I’m exploring new platforms and trends, helping brands grow their presence through thoughtful, data-informed creative, and mentoring teammates to elevate design quality and consistency.

Rocco Marrongelli

Hi, I’m Rocco Marrongelli, a graphic designer and visual storyteller with over a decade of experience crafting cohesive branding, digital graphics, and multimedia assets for media, entertainment, and marketing campaigns. I thrive on building scalable visual systems across social, web, and print, and I enjoy collaborating with editors, marketers, and product teams to deliver on-brand, impactful content. I bring a strong background in multi-platform content, SEO-friendly visuals, and efficient design workflows. When I’m not designing, I’m exploring new platforms and trends, helping brands grow their presence through thoughtful, data-informed creative, and mentoring teammates to elevate design quality and consistency.

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Hi, I’m Rocco Marrongelli, a graphic designer and visual storyteller with over a decade of experience crafting cohesive branding, digital graphics, and multimedia assets for media, entertainment, and marketing campaigns. I thrive on building scalable visual systems across social, web, and print, and I enjoy collaborating with editors, marketers, and product teams to deliver on-brand, impactful content.

I bring a strong background in multi-platform content, SEO-friendly visuals, and efficient design workflows. When I’m not designing, I’m exploring new platforms and trends, helping brands grow their presence through thoughtful, data-informed creative, and mentoring teammates to elevate design quality and consistency.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media & Graphic Design Manager - Marketing Lead at City Pickle
November 1, 2024 - Present
Lead social and design strategy for a fast-growing pickleball brand, creating cohesive visuals that drive engagement and brand awareness. Develop and execute multi-platform content strategies across Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn; produce on-brand graphics, motion assets, and short-form videos using Adobe Suite, Canva, and Cap Cut. Design event signage, printed collateral, and branded materials to reinforce consistent and recognizable brand identity. Analyze social media performance data to optimize posting strategies and increase engagement and follower growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain a unified brand identity across all touchpoints.
Graphic Artist at News 12 Network
April 1, 2021 - September 30, 2024
Delivered creative content for marketing and on-air campaigns, elevating the network's visual presence and community engagement. Designed graphics that contributed to a 32% rise in AM Nielsen ratings and 29% increase in retention. Created visuals for digital, broadcast, and social media to strengthen brand consistency. Collaborated with editorial and marketing teams to deliver accurate, impactful visuals under tight deadlines. Streamlined design workflows, improving turnaround times and cross-department communication.
Production Editor at Newweek
June 1, 2017 - November 30, 2020
Oversaw visual and digital content strategy for pop culture and gaming coverage, optimizing SEO and multimedia storytelling. Designed graphics for news and entertainment features across social media and web platforms. Produced video assets and live event coverage for NYC Comic-Con, E3, and PAX East. Conducted interviews with creators, actors, and industry professionals at conventions and video game releases for pop-culture coverage.
Graphic Designer at IBT Media
February 1, 2015 - April 30, 2017
Created digital visuals for iD igitalTimes.com; supported editorial and marketing initiatives that enhanced user engagement and brand consistency. Designed graphics and lead images that increased site traffic and strengthened audience retention. Developed cohesive social media visuals, ensuring brand alignment across all platforms. Produced a wide range of digital assets using Adobe Creative Suite under tight deadlines.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Freelance
November 1, 2008 - Present
Design visuals for clients across fashion, food, entertainment and media. Collaborate with clients to develop creative concepts and strengthen visuals storytelling. Manage creative projects from concept through delivery, ensuring quality execution and client satisfaction. Build lasting client relationships through clear communication, strategic collaboration, and consistent, on-brand results.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Computer Science (Animation) at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
Associate of Arts in Visual Design at SUNY Broome Community College
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services