Ben Messinger

summary
• Proficient in all standard industry applications for web and print design
• Experience and maturity to work within and lead teams in time-critical environments
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for great design

experience
09.2006 - present:
Designer, Lehman Millet, Boston, MA
• Developed original concepts with copywriters and art directors to communicate key takeaway messages for a wide range of briefs.
• Executed design on a wide range of pieces, including direct and dimensional mailers, logos, visual identities, and web sites.
• Provided guidance on agency’s interactive media production processes.

11.2004 - 06.2006:
Production Manager, Designer, Spring Digital, London, UK
• Managed a team of 5 designers for a top London design agency.
• Extracted briefs from clients in meetings or conference calls and worked closely with designers to develop original and appropriate solutions within timeframes while adhering to usability standards.
• Provided weekly reports outlining progress, key issues, and strategic planning for creative and managing directors as well as other departments.
• Designed websites, developed information architecture and print material for diverse clients under tight deadlines.

11. 2000 - 09.2004:
Designer, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA
• Developed logotype and established school-wide visual identity system and standardized web presence as the in-house designer for communications team.
• Created illustrations and provided photographic support for publications and multimedia content for web.
• Designed website, annual report, brochures, posters, holiday and event cards and print collateral.

education
09.2003 - 04.2004: Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA
• Print Production, Advanced Typography

03.1999 - 06.2000: Art Institute of Colorado, Denver, CO
• 2D Design, Typography, Multimedia Design

08.1993 - 05.1997: St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY
• Bachelor of Science in biology, magna cum laude, phi beta kappa
• Concentration in molecular biology and genetics