“I’ve worked with several graphic designers in the past, but none have come close to the level of professionalism and creativity that Marcus possesses. They have a knack for taking abstract concepts and turning them into visually captivating designs that resonate with our audience. ”

📍 Washington, D.C.
📬 marcus784@gmail.com
📱 (512) 203-7465

I am a strategic graphic and web designer with 12+ years experience who can translate your ideas into beautiful, impactful designs that tell a story and reaches your target audience on a personal level.

Experience

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Senior Graphic/Web/Motion Designer,

2012 - 2023

  • Conceptualized and designed motivating graphics, paid ads, motion pieces, print materials, swag, and websites that educated and drove people to take action

  • Art directed and branded several successful campaigns that reached millions of people and helped shaped the narrative, such as the presidential and midterm elections, multiple Supreme Court nominations and fights, attacks on Planned Parenthood, and more

  • Storyboarded and built numerous engaging motion pieces, animated GIFs, explainer videos, and digital ads for social media and paid marketing

  • Designed award-winning websites with beautiful interfaces that put user experience first and galvanized our audience

Truth Initiative

Contract

2023 - Current

  • Refreshed the look of their “This Is Quitting” campaign

  • Design short engaging and educational TikTok videos

Signal Group

Contract

2023 - Current

  • Responsible for designing unique and engaging graphics and videos highlighting the benefit of solar power

Access Marketing

Contract

2023 - Current

  • Create eye-catching political mailers and landing pages

The Health & Fitness Association

Contract

2022 - Current

  • Branded a “Fly In” Capitol Hill lobby day that included signage, PowerPoints, documents, and lobbying materials

  • Designed print and digital ads

National Automatic Merchandising Association

Contract

2020 - 2023

  • Created the full identity and deliverables for their annual trade show including theme, signage, booklet, ads, swag, etc.

  • Branded their Strategic Partnership Program that included documents, reports, PowerPoints, signage, digital ads, charts, and infographics

  • Designed a custom logo for their 40th anniversary

American Bakers’ Association

Contract

2016 - 2020

  • Branded and designed all assets for the ABA’s 2019 Convention, including the look and feel, a 45-page program book, signage, flyers, and marketing

  • Designed the ABA’s 3-year strategic plan infographic and an infographic on how ABA is protecting bakers’ bottom line

Jerry McNerney for Congress

Contract

2014 - 2020

  • Created a new brand identity for the entire campaign including, the logo, photo selection, and built a new website

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Digital Design Manager

2011 - 2012

  • Developed the Center’s digital strategy from the ground up, which entailed creating a new visual way of conveying hard data and facts

    Grew web traffic by 300% and social media reach by 500%

Committee on the Budget, U.S. House of Representatives/John Spratt for Congress Campaign 2010

Deputy Communications Director

2009 - 2011

  • Crafted the campaign’s digital strategy, designed and built the campaign website, and storyboarded and oversaw creation of commercials and ads

    Created all graphics and charts, wrote press releases, and designed an award winning website for the committee

Freelance Work

I have successfully worked with many political campaigns, non-profits, advocacy organizations, and more over the years to help them achieve their goals. My portfolio exhibits a range of projects, demonstrating my ability to craft cohesive brand identities and design compelling social graphics and websites that resonate with target audiences.

My work includes:

  • branding entire political campaigns,

  • building and designing websites and microsites,

  • digital/print advertising,

  • branding full trade shows (theme, signage, booklet, ads, swag),

  • designing lobbying materials that Hill staffers called the “most concise and memorable flyer I have ever seen,”

  • creating multiple 50 page+ annual and strategic reports,

  • designing logos, infographics, powerpoints, and more.

Skills

  • Photoshop

  • Illustrator

  • Premiere Pro

  • After Effects

  • Figma

  • InVision

  • UI/UX

  • HTML/CSS/JavaScript

  • WordPress

  • Blender

  • InDesign

  • Digital Asset Management

Education

University of Texas at Austin

  • Economics, B.A.

  • Government, B.A. 

  • Business Minor