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Matt Merrill: Creative Director

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Matt Merrill

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Creative Director
United States
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Packaging design
Motion graphics
Consumer insights
Brand storytelling
Product photography
Lifestyle photography
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mophie

Creative Director | 07/2016 - Current

Creative Director mophie | Jul 2016 - Present • Led a team of 10 multi-disciplinary creatives, resulting in a 60% increase in product. • Developed product category campaigns that resulted in a 40% increase in profitability. • Conceptualized and executed multiple product launches in collaboration with Apple. • Increased in-channel sales by 20% with updated packaging layout and structure designs. Product Categories: Wireless Charging, Portable Power, Cables & Accessories
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ZAGG

Senior Creative Director | 05/2021 - Current

Senior Director of Creative Marketing ZAGG | May 2021 - Present Directed the creative vision, ensuring all creative work aligned with marketing goals and met high standards of quality. Led a multidisciplinary team to deliver creative work on time and within budget. • Developed brand guides and style guides to establish brand platforms and strategy. • Created full-funnel product marketing campaigns that increased sales and revenue. • Managed multiple budgets for brand imaging and production, totaling over $1 million. • Initiated a strategy and content mapping phase that improved campaign readiness. • Built a Social Media plan that increased impressions by 200% and growth by 100%. • Assembled a digital content creation workflow that increased productivity by 60%. • Implemented a zero-waste content machine, saving over $200K in production costs. Brands: ZAGG, mophie, InvisibleShield, Gear4
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ZAGG

Creative Director | 07/2016 - 05/2021

Director of Creative Marketing ZAGG | Jul 2016 - May 2021 Built ZAGG's in-house creative team within the Marketing department. Directed and managed a team of 40 creatives, providing mentorship and guidance. • Increased efficiencies by 40% through an in-house and remote team of professionals. • Managed creative operations and task assignments of over 2,000 tasks per month. • Conceptualized and designed a new website, resulting in a 25% increase in purchases. • Developed and executed creative campaigns that increased product sales by 30%. Brands: ZAGG, InvisibleShield, Braven, IFROGZ, Halo, Altigo
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Graphiq Studios

Founder, Creative Director | 08/2007 - 06/2016

Founder, Creative Director Graphiq Studios | Aug 2007 - Jun 2016 • Built a design studio from 1 client to a list of some of the world’s top brands. • Increased yearly revenue from branding, design, video, and campaign services. • Managed agency budgets, increasing profitability and revenue by 35% YoY. • Prepared and presented client presentations for projects with a 90% close rate. Accounts: Cabela’s, Gander Mountain, Cruise America, Excel Energy, Xirrus
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TRG (The Richards Group)

Senior Art Director | 07/2001 - 07/2007

Senior Art Director The Richards Group | Jul 2001 - Jul 2007 • Responsible for the ideation to execution of commercials and print advertisements. • Ensured a consistent visual brand and messaging experience across every touchpoint. • Organized and presented all creative materials for internal and client presentations. • Managed designers, illustrators, photographers, producers, editors, and film directors. Accounts: Home Depot, Nokia, AT&T, Atlantis Resorts, Pep Boys, Red Lobster, Go Rving
Education history
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ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN

BFA | 1998 - 2001

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