I am a dedicated freelance graphic designer with over two decades of experience in print design, branding, web design, and photography. Throughout my career, I've developed strong relationships with clients and am always open to partnering with agencies and other designers to grow my skills and maintain the highest quality in my work. I value flexibility in my projects and collaborations.…

Heather Marie Schiefer

I am a dedicated freelance graphic designer with over two decades of experience in print design, branding, web design, and photography. Throughout my career, I've developed strong relationships with clients and am always open to partnering with agencies and other designers to grow my skills and maintain the highest quality in my work. I value flexibility in my projects and collaborations.…

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I am a dedicated freelance graphic designer with over two decades of experience in print design, branding, web design, and photography. Throughout my career, I’ve developed strong relationships with clients and am always open to partnering with agencies and other designers to grow my skills and maintain the highest quality in my work. I value flexibility in my projects and collaborations.

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English
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Sole Proprietor at Heather Marie Creative LLC
September 1, 2008 - Present
Work with businesses and agencies to create and develop strong, relevant brands through general graphic design for print and digital media. Provide WordPress website development and design services. Additionally, offer commercial and portrait photography focused on personal branding.
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Graphics at USC Upstate (Spartanburg, South Carolina)
August 1, 2022 - Present
Teach students the basics of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Evaluate student skills and progress, provide feedback and lead peer critiques. Update curriculum as needed and guide students through their first interactions with industry-standard applications they will use in their careers.
Creative Director at The Palladian Group
August 1, 2008 - August 14, 2025
Managed various creative projects including branding, web design, identity, packaging, and direct mail. Promoted to Creative Director within nine months and developed project management processes and workflows for a small creative team.
Marketing Director at Horschel Brothers Precision
October 1, 2007 - August 14, 2025
In charge of marketing design for six separate companies. Responsible for ad layout and submissions to over ten publications monthly, product photography, photo editing, design of promotional apparel, website design and maintenance, and representation at tradeshows and events.
Graphic Designer at Vinyl Signs Plus (VSP Graphics Group)
April 1, 2000 - August 14, 2025
Created graphics for vinyl application on vehicles and signage, applied vinyl graphics, performed customer service and office tasks. Worked on-site at the 1999 Woodstock event cutting and applying vinyl to signage and banners.
Production Artist at H&K Publications / Metro Community News
April 1, 2007 - August 14, 2025
Produced ad and page layouts for over ten publications weekly, image editing, typesetting, project management, customer service, and general office duties.

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Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail, Financial Services, Other, Media & Entertainment, Education

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