I'm a graphic designer with roots in advertising and art direction. I've worked on major national accounts including T-mobile, Transamerica, Accenture, Cadillac, Pontiac, FTD, Whirlpool, Dow, GM Goodwrench, Detroit Lions, and Hiram Walker. My experience spans a wide range of advertising disciplines including website creation, digital and social media content, print, TV, outdoor, product design, direct mail, promotions, and event & trade show presence. I've managed and created projects from initial concept to final production. I enjoy combining creativity with strategic thinking to deliver compelling designs and marketing solutions. I’m also passionate about teaching and have experience instructing students through the entire process of idea creation to professional presentation.

Diane Koziol

I'm a graphic designer with roots in advertising and art direction. I've worked on major national accounts including T-mobile, Transamerica, Accenture, Cadillac, Pontiac, FTD, Whirlpool, Dow, GM Goodwrench, Detroit Lions, and Hiram Walker. My experience spans a wide range of advertising disciplines including website creation, digital and social media content, print, TV, outdoor, product design, direct mail, promotions, and event & trade show presence. I've managed and created projects from initial concept to final production. I enjoy combining creativity with strategic thinking to deliver compelling designs and marketing solutions. I’m also passionate about teaching and have experience instructing students through the entire process of idea creation to professional presentation.

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I’m a graphic designer with roots in advertising and art direction. I’ve worked on major national accounts including T-mobile, Transamerica, Accenture, Cadillac, Pontiac, FTD, Whirlpool, Dow, GM Goodwrench, Detroit Lions, and Hiram Walker. My experience spans a wide range of advertising disciplines including website creation, digital and social media content, print, TV, outdoor, product design, direct mail, promotions, and event & trade show presence. I’ve managed and created projects from initial concept to final production.

I enjoy combining creativity with strategic thinking to deliver compelling designs and marketing solutions. I’m also passionate about teaching and have experience instructing students through the entire process of idea creation to professional presentation.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Designer at Merge
December 1, 2020 - Present
Digital Designer creating email campaigns, website content, direct mail for major accounts. Working in Adobe; Experience Manager, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Figma.
Freelance Graphic Designer at True Dzign LLC
July 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance graphic design services for various clients.
Visual Designer at Pillar Technology / Accenture IX.0
January 1, 2019 - July 10, 2025
Visual Designer and concept creation and execution for large scale trade shows and conferences. Designed content, promotion, production of live internal events, website design, multipage document layout, social media content and campaigns.
Adjunct Instructor at College for Creative Studies
January 1, 2015 - July 10, 2025
Taught second semester sophomores 'Beginning Art Direction II'. Instructed students on the process of creating ideas through to completed professional comps and presentations.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Contagious LLC
January 1, 2010 - July 10, 2025
Freelance graphic design services.
Art Director / Art Supervisor at DMB&B
January 1, 2006 - July 10, 2025
Worked on a variety of national accounts including Cadillac, Pontiac, American Plastics Council, FTD, Whirlpool, Dow, GM, Goodwrench, Detroit Lions and Hiram Walker. Responsibilities included all forms of media: print, TV, outdoor, product design, direct mail and promotions. Managed and created projects from initial concept to final production.
Digital Designer at Merge
January 1, 2019 - Present
Digital Designer creating email campaigns, website content, direct mail for major accounts. Worked extensively with Adobe; Experience Manager, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Figma.
Freelance Graphic Designer at True Dzign LLC
July 1, 2017 - Present
Provided freelance graphic design services including visual designs, digital and print projects, brand development, and content creation.
Visual Designer at Pillar Technology / Accenture IX.0
January 1, 2017 - July 10, 2025
Visual Designer and concept creator for large-scale trade shows and conferences. Responsible for design, content, promotion, and production of live internal events. Also engaged in website design, multipage document design, social media content, and campaign creation.
Adjunct Instructor at College for Creative Studies
January 1, 2017 - July 10, 2025
Taught second semester sophomores the course "Beginning Art Direction II". Instructed students on the process of creating ideas through to completed professional comps and presentations.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Contagious LLC
January 1, 2008 - July 10, 2025
Provided freelance graphic design services to clients, focusing on visual content creation and marketing materials over 4 years.
Art Director / Art Supervisor at DMB&B
January 1, 2004 - July 10, 2025
Worked on a variety of national accounts including Cadillac, Pontiac, American Plastics Council, FTD, Whirlpool, Dow, GM Goodwrench, Detroit Lions and Hiram Walker. Managed and created projects across all media forms: print, TV, outdoor, product design, direct mail, and promotions from initial concept to final production.

Education

Graphic Communication/Art Direction at Center for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000
Graphic Communication/Art Direction at Center for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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