ACreativeMindForHire.com Andrea Shemeley is a visual storyteller who creates a harmonious relationship between type, imagery, and white space. She is a kind collaborator and editorial design maven who designs magazines from cover to cover. With extensive experience as a feature photoshoot producer and director, she is a creative force both on and off set. Creative, and passionate about art and typography from an early age, Andrea Shemeley spent her childhood days in the suburbs of New Jersey, making spin art on the turntable of her stereo and drawing custom designs on her sneakers with a black Sharpie. In high school she was a member of the National Honor Society, Layout & Design Editor of the yearbook, and received the New Jersey Scholar-Athlete Award for her success both in the classroom and as a varsity athlete. Her love for sports and graphic design led her to continue her studies at Clemson University in South Carolina where she graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications. Go Tigers! Today, she is an award-winning art director and graphic designer with over 20 years of proven experience working for global brands, startups, creative agencies and publishing houses across the nation. She has lived on the west coast, the east coast and down south, and has somehow landed back in the suburbs of New Jersey, where she lives happily with her husband and two daughters, and owns a small creative studio, A Creative Mind for Hire, providing freelance art direction and graphic design services. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Andrea Shemeley

ACreativeMindForHire.com Andrea Shemeley is a visual storyteller who creates a harmonious relationship between type, imagery, and white space. She is a kind collaborator and editorial design maven who designs magazines from cover to cover. With extensive experience as a feature photoshoot producer and director, she is a creative force both on and off set. Creative, and passionate about art and typography from an early age, Andrea Shemeley spent her childhood days in the suburbs of New Jersey, making spin art on the turntable of her stereo and drawing custom designs on her sneakers with a black Sharpie. In high school she was a member of the National Honor Society, Layout & Design Editor of the yearbook, and received the New Jersey Scholar-Athlete Award for her success both in the classroom and as a varsity athlete. Her love for sports and graphic design led her to continue her studies at Clemson University in South Carolina where she graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications. Go Tigers! Today, she is an award-winning art director and graphic designer with over 20 years of proven experience working for global brands, startups, creative agencies and publishing houses across the nation. She has lived on the west coast, the east coast and down south, and has somehow landed back in the suburbs of New Jersey, where she lives happily with her husband and two daughters, and owns a small creative studio, A Creative Mind for Hire, providing freelance art direction and graphic design services. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Andrea Shemeley is a visual storyteller who creates a harmonious relationship between type, imagery, and white space. She is a kind collaborator and editorial design maven who designs magazines from cover to cover. With extensive experience as a feature photoshoot producer and director, she is a creative force both on and off set.

Creative, and passionate about art and typography from an early age, Andrea Shemeley spent her childhood days in the suburbs of New Jersey, making spin art on the turntable of her stereo and drawing custom designs on her sneakers with a black Sharpie. In high school she was a member of the National Honor Society, Layout & Design Editor of the yearbook, and received the New Jersey Scholar-Athlete Award for her success both in the classroom and as a varsity athlete. Her love for sports and graphic design led her to continue her studies at Clemson University in South Carolina where she graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications. Go Tigers!

Today, she is an award-winning art director and graphic designer with over 20 years of proven experience working for global brands, startups, creative agencies and publishing houses across the nation. She has lived on the west coast, the east coast and down south, and has somehow landed back in the suburbs of New Jersey, where she lives happily with her husband and two daughters, and owns a small creative studio, A Creative Mind for Hire, providing freelance art direction and graphic design services.

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Work Experience

Art Director and Graphic Designer at A Creative Mind For Hire
April 19, 2004 - Present
Freelance art director, graphic designer and brand builder; helping companies develop their brand from logo to launch; delivering visual asset packages and establishing guidelines to keep brands consistent across all media. Specializing in editorial design: annual reports, magazines, newsletters, brochures, posters, flyers, invitations, and conference materials. Creative storyboards, layouts, mood boards and vector illustration. Photo shoot direction and production.
Art Director at Univision Networks
April 3, 2000 - April 2, 2004
Led the creative vision and design execution for promotional campaigns that support affiliate partnerships. Developed visually compelling concepts, graphics, and multimedia assets to drive tune-in, brand alignment, and audience engagement across broadcast, print, and digital platforms. Ensured all creative materials were on-brand, culturally resonant, and tailored to diverse audiences.
Art Director at Orban Publishing
January 4, 1998 - March 30, 2000
Editorial art direction and graphic design for magazine covers, editorial features, and layouts. Managed print production and photo edits.
Graphic Designer at WorldColor
August 22, 1996 - December 22, 1997
Editorial layout and graphic design for magazines, advertisements and newsletters.
Notable Long-Term Freelance Gigs at A Creative Mind For Hire
May 2, 2004 - Present
KELLER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING | 2018-Present | Freelance Editorial Art Director - Editorial art direction and graphic design for magazine covers, features, and white papers; digital and print magazine production, scheduling, proofing, quality control and printer relations. JD FITNESS STUDIOS | 2012-Present | Freelance Art Director & Graphic Designer - Leads the creative vision and visual execution across brand, marketing, and digital initiatives. Develops and maintains brand identity systems, designing integrated campaigns spanning print, web, email, and in-club materials. MAERSK LINE | 2008-2012 | Freelance Art Director & Creative Producer - Developed concepts, storyboards, and scripts for global ad campaigns, spanning broadcast, print and digital media. Designed new brand assets and templates for national sales teams. C&M COMMUNIQUE CREATIVE AGENCY | 2004-2008 | Freelance Art Director - Created brand identity packages for a diverse client list; specialized in launch campaigns, identity design, brand development, logo design and special event marketing.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Clemson University
May 15, 1996
Graphic Communications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Travel & Hospitality
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