Hi! I'm a detail-oriented visual designer passionate about solving design problems and creating innovative usability solutions. I love working closely with teams to bring creative visions to life and have always been enthusiastic about art and visual communication. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work on diverse digital advertising projects, app redesigns, and branding initiatives. I enjoy collaborating with clients and internal teams to find the best advertising and design solutions, whether that's through digital campaigns, animation, or new media. I'm always excited to learn and adapt to new technologies and trends in the design world to deliver impactful and user-friendly creative work.

Gillian Stern

Hi! I'm a detail-oriented visual designer passionate about solving design problems and creating innovative usability solutions. I love working closely with teams to bring creative visions to life and have always been enthusiastic about art and visual communication. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work on diverse digital advertising projects, app redesigns, and branding initiatives. I enjoy collaborating with clients and internal teams to find the best advertising and design solutions, whether that's through digital campaigns, animation, or new media. I'm always excited to learn and adapt to new technologies and trends in the design world to deliver impactful and user-friendly creative work.

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Hi! I’m a detail-oriented visual designer passionate about solving design problems and creating innovative usability solutions. I love working closely with teams to bring creative visions to life and have always been enthusiastic about art and visual communication. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on diverse digital advertising projects, app redesigns, and branding initiatives.

I enjoy collaborating with clients and internal teams to find the best advertising and design solutions, whether that’s through digital campaigns, animation, or new media. I’m always excited to learn and adapt to new technologies and trends in the design world to deliver impactful and user-friendly creative work.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Designer at Teads Global Media Platform
December 1, 2021 - June 14, 2024
Participate in workshops to collaborate with clients to find advertising solutions that best fit their campaigns, including custom design and animation demos. Create custom digital advertising across all platforms, working with a wide range of brands while following brand guidelines and building creative campaign assets. Adapt to industry changes and work on new products such as advertising within the CTV streaming platform and shoppable e-commerce units. Lead trainings to improve communication between Client Services and Design teams, teaching the effective use of the Teads Ad builder platform.
Digital Designer at AdTheorent Digital Advertising Agency
June 1, 2016 - November 30, 2021
Delivered innovative, high-impact design solutions and rich media advertising units to a large client portfolio. Contributed to internal client RFP brainstorms by generating advertising campaign solutions including rich media takeovers, interactive banners, video overlays, and gamification. Created animated flat mocks in After Effects to demonstrate user experience.
Art Director at Press4Kids Childrens’ Daily News App
February 1, 2013 - June 30, 2016
Collaborated with editors to create infographics and illustrations reflecting daily news stories suitable for children. Created cover art for each daily edition. Led the iOS/Android app redesign and executed the desktop version. Produced promotional images, signage, and informative brochures for teachers. Designed and organized a database for teachers to track student statistics on the app, working closely with developers to enhance usability tactics.
Art Director at EIC Agency Creative Solutions
November 1, 2012 - February 28, 2013
Worked independently creating website layouts to meet client needs. Delivered design concepts to developers upon client approval. Executed projects involving brand development, print work, website design, and packaging. Maintained client relationships and participated in client meetings.
Senior Designer at Teads Global Media Platform
December 1, 2021 - June 9, 2024
Participated in workshops to collaborate with clients to find advertising solutions suited to their campaigns, including custom design and animation demos. Created custom digital advertising across multiple platforms, working with various brands while adhering to brand guidelines and campaign assets. Stayed up to date with industry trends and worked on new product areas like advertising on the CTV streaming platform and shoppable e-commerce units. Led training sessions improving communication between Client Services and Design teams, teaching optimal use of the Teads Ad builder platform.
Digital Designer at AdTheorent Digital Advertising Agency
June 1, 2016 - November 30, 2021
Delivered innovative, high-impact design solutions and rich media advertising units to a broad client portfolio. Contributed to internal client RFP brainstorms by generating advertising campaign ideas including rich media takeovers, interactive banners, video overlays, and gamification. Created animated flat mockups in After Effects to illustrate user experience.
Art Director at Press4Kids Childrens’ Daily News App
February 1, 2013 - June 1, 2016
Collaborated with editors to create infographics and illustrations that reflected daily news stories designed for children. Created cover art for each daily edition and led the app redesign for iOS/Android as well as executing the desktop version. Created promotional images, signage, and brochures for teachers. Designed and managed a database enabling teachers to track student statistics on the app, working closely with developers to ensure usability.
Art Director at EIC Agency Creative Solutions
November 1, 2012 - February 1, 2013
Worked independently designing website layouts tailored to client needs, delivering design concepts to developers upon approval. Executed projects involving brand development, print work, website design, and packaging. Maintained client relationships and participated in client meetings.

Education

BFA at Robert Morris University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011
BFA at Robert Morris University
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services