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I’m Merrick Brown, a senior graphic designer and production artist based in Chicago with over 25 years of experience crafting high-quality assets across digital, print, and multimedia.
I specialize in large-scale digital production, typography, layout, and brand-consistent, production-ready assets delivered under tight deadlines. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams across markets to develop cohesive, impactful campaigns.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance Production Artist at Omnicom
July 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026Collaborated with AT&T and Cricket Wireless to produce digital banners, social media assets, presentations, and print/OOH marketing materials. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Celtra to develop storyboards, animated display banners, emails, and scalable digital content using graphic libraries, modules and database-driven integrations. Supported high-volume production across multiple markets by efficiently adapting templates and assets for various vendors and regional campaigns. Partnered with teams across multiple cities to deliver high-quality creative assets under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ensured strict adherence to brand standards, including typography, color accuracy, photography, and layout consistency through detailed quality control reviews.
Senior Graphic Production Artist at Ogilvy / Hogarth Worldwide
December 1, 2011 - March 1, 2025Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) with advanced skills in digital layout, pre-press, and mechanical file preparation for digital banners, HTML5 ads, emails, and print production (keylines, dielines, vendor coordination). Produced digital assets including email campaigns, social media storyboards, display banners, and animations using Photoshop, After Effects, and Figma for brands such as Workday, Glade, and CDW. Designed and executed print ads, OOH, in-store displays, and product packaging for major clients including Nike, Walgreens, Mondelez, Mrs. Meyers, Ecolab, and SC Johnson, ensuring pixel-perfect production accuracy. Created high-impact presentations, infographics, and pitch decks in PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides for clients such as Porsche, Absolut, Sprite, Infiniti, and American Family Insurance. Skilled photo retoucher specializing in image cleanup, extension, color correction, and portrait work; leveraged AI tools (Photoshop Generative
Education
Computer Science / Graphic Design at University of Texas at Austin
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998Computer Science at University of Texas at El Paso
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997Coursework in Computer Science / Graphic Design at University of Texas at Austin
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998Coursework in Computer Science at University of Texas at El Paso
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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