With over twenty years of experience in design, I specialize in packaging, book design (both interior and exterior), digital marketing, and a wide range of print materials, with a particular passion for poster design. I thrive on solving visual problems, blending academic insight with a creative edge. My goal is to deliver bold, thoughtful, and practical design solutions that drive meaningful impact. Let’s create something beautiful together!

Matthew Mayer

With over twenty years of experience in design, I specialize in packaging, book design (both interior and exterior), digital marketing, and a wide range of print materials, with a particular passion for poster design. I thrive on solving visual problems, blending academic insight with a creative edge. My goal is to deliver bold, thoughtful, and practical design solutions that drive meaningful impact. Let’s create something beautiful together!

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With over twenty years of experience in design, I specialize in packaging, book design (both interior and exterior), digital marketing, and a wide range of print materials, with a particular passion for poster design. I thrive on solving visual problems, blending academic insight with a creative edge. My goal is to deliver bold, thoughtful, and practical design solutions that drive meaningful impact. Let’s create something beautiful together!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at University of Maryland School of Medicine Institute for Genome Sciences
June 1, 2024 - Present
Mockup websites using Adobe Illustrator and Figma while following latest UI and UX trends. Design and publish a quarterly newsletter. Design fundraising and marketing materials including signage, merchandise tags, social media posts, and printed brochures.
Freelance Designer at Hew Design
May 1, 2008 - Present
Collaborated with a diverse range of clients (Cardinal Tavern, Mahaffey’s Pub, 1919, Idle Hour, Joe2; RxRemedies; Primal Health; Bonnor Private Research). Delivered desktop publishing, restaurant menu design, marketing materials (print and digital), packaging design, branding, poster design, and sticker design. Managed end-to-end project delivery and ensured brand consistency.
Lead Graphic Designer at NewMarket Group
February 28, 2011 - February 21, 2024
Conceptualized and produced marketing materials for multiple brands, including direct mail pieces, newsletters, print and digital books, web banners, and landing pages. Designed a library of dietary supplement labels and managed multiple projects with deadlines, introducing design solutions to optimize workflows.

Education

M.F.A. Integrated Design at University of Baltimore
August 30, 2021 - May 22, 2026
B.S. Digital Media & Web Technology at University of Maryland Global Campus
August 29, 2016 - December 18, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Consumer Goods, Healthcare