Lori Mahoney

Art Director. Designer. Bringer of funk.

lorimahoney

Boston, etc.

Highly creative and experienced graphic artist with an abundance of interpersonal skills, seeking to contribute a fresh sense of design, a desire for innovation, and an unfaltering work ethic to a brand’s creative department.


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Experience

  • Art Director/Graphic Designer
    Newton Upper Falls, MA
    Nov 2005 - Present
    The Clarks Companies, N.A.

    Conceptualizes, designs and supervises production process of catalogs, direct mail, shoeboxes, trade show graphics, email blasts, point of purchase materials, and various other print collateral supporting the footwear brands of Clarks England, Originals, Pr!vo, Indigo and Bostonian.

    Researches color, design and lifestyle trends specific to the Clarks customer, and prepares seasonal trend presentation materials.

    Manages various photographers, copywriters, freelancers, and vendors; assists
    in color correction and production; conceptualizes and art directs photo shoots.

    Based on seasonal trend research, conceptualizes biannual Lookbooks (showcasing the collection of Clarks brands) for distribution to top fashion and lifestyle publications

    Works tirelessly to meet numerous deadlines, and is constantly interested in improving the productivity and morale of her creative team.

  • Production Editor/Graphic Designer
    New York, NY
    Apr 2004 - Nov 2005
    American Folk Art Museum

    Designed and oversaw production of museum’s exhibition brochures, invitations, catalogs and other print materials; maintained insertion records for advertisers and handled ad production for Folk Art Magazine, the museum’s award-winning publication.

    Upon leaving I was honored to continue working for the Museum on a freelance basis; I continued to design ads and print pieces for AFAM for almost two years, in addition to working full-time at Clarks.

  • Production Artist
    New York, NY
    May 2003 - Apr 2004
    Brand Advertising

    Worked on ads for local car dealerships that appeared weekly in local papers such as the Daily News, New York Post, etc.

Education

  • Communication Arts
    Brooklyn, NY
    Aug 1999 - May 2003
    Pratt Institute

    Graduated at the top of her class; was hand-picked to participate in the Senior Show, held in May 2003 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.