molly long
graphic design + art direction in los angeles, ca
I am happiest when I am creating, and I am driven by the desire to express myself and transform the world around me through design. As an innovator, I see everything through the lens of possibility and enjoy dreaming up new and improved ways of accomplishing things and communicating ideas. This, combined with my love of beauty and my intuitive and imaginative nature, allows me to effectively charm an audience through design.
My specialty and current focus lies in the prestige beauty space, working to elevate brand perception through the development of 360 product launch campaigns - starting with product conception, through production and packaging design, campaign visual development, and ending with execution of visual merchandising, print and digital marketing assets.
When I am not bringing a product to life, you can usually find me honing in on a new creative skill set, ranging anywhere from lettering and calligraphy to ceramic sculpture. I am the proud mother of a blue-eyed Siamese babe,, and I enjoy listening to true-crime podcasts, working on crossword puzzles and re-watching my favorite sitcoms.
expertise
BACHELOR OF ARTS, STUDIO ART
university of california, irvine
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
illustrator
indesign
photoshop
after effects
acrobat
microsoft office suite
keynote
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
art direction
design for print & web
packaging
brand identity
photography styling
video + photography production
visual merchandising
social media
project management
logo design
photo retouching
calligraphy & hand-lettering
experience
DERMALOGICA
senior graphic designer, global marketing
STEADFAST COMPANIES
art director
PARK HOPPERS ON PARADE
founder + designer
STEADFAST MANAGEMENT COMPANY
graphic designer, steadfast living
marketing coordinator, steadfast living
UC IRVINE CAMPUS RECREATION
graphic designer