Phil Markel Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon, United States

- Lead the creative strategy and design team at Portland’s legendary independent bookstore- Oversee the creation and production of design solutions for the company, each store location, and online through eCommerce and digital marketing- Manage the design team to execute a creative vision across all customer touch points, including in the stores, online, and out in the community- Concept and execute design solutions to support the department and advance the brand strategy- Manage the quality of design throughout all phases of every project, from concept to delivery- Approve all design work before delivered to department or project leads to ensure it is on brand and meeting the requirements of the brief or request- Hire, lead, supervise, train, coach, and motivate design team

Portland, Oregon Area

Portfolio: philmarkel.com- Concept and create visual communication and marketing solutions that meet the goals and objectives of each client- Experience working with local nonprofits, small businesses, and large organizations, including: World Forestry Center, Barista Magazine, Interior Office Solutions, and Boys & Girls Clubs- Diverse ranging of design projects ranging from package design to exhibit branding to magazine feature illustrations

Gresham, Oregon, United States

- Develop and lead Mt. Hood Community College's creative design brand strategy- Translate marketing and branding strategies and messaging into innovative and creative designs that inspire, inform and captivate audiences based on the college's creative identity standards- Work to conceptualize and create original designs for marketing and communication projects- Serve as a key member of the Brand, Marketing and Communications team, and contribute to overall marketing, communication and development strategies- Function as the art director for the college and oversee the evolution of the visual brand- Lead the creation of the visual flow and design of digital assets, and build and maintain current and complete brand standards in addition to day-to-day design projects

Portland, Oregon Area

- Plan, develop, and implement the internal and external communication strategies, marketing campaigns, creative direction, and brand management for a large religious organization and community respect center- Lead and coach communications team to create collateral and campaigns that promote the mission of Rolling Hills- Plan and oversee new website project from conception to launch, to help align organization around updated vision and direction- Develop brand package and style guidelines- Oversee marketing, promotions, and creative direction of event and program branding, all print and digital collateral, online presence, social media platforms, and environments- Create and implement the marketing strategy for web, social media, advertising, external promotions, digital media, and printed materials- Oversee all communication channels- Design and provide creative direction of visual communication campaigns and assets- Ensure all promotional copy has one voice

Portland, Oregon Area

- Concept and design visual communication materials that inform, build, and strengthen the iconic Rogue Ales brand- Create UX/UI focused digital graphics (i.e. social media, eCommerce, email marketing) to promote Rogue Ales, Rogue Spirits, Rogue Farms, and pub locations- Develop and design product packaging and beer bottle artwork to capture audiences and increase sales of products- Create information graphics and illustration for products, marketing efforts, and sales objectives- Conceive and execute digital and print promotional materials for events, products, and campaigns- Design branded logo merchandise and collateral focusing on target audience, brand alignment, and current trends

Portland, Oregon Area

- Translate and execute the brand guidelines to web, ecommerce, and print materials- Oversee consistency in all visual communication materials- Responsible for signage and wayfinding systems- Website, digital advertising and email newsletter design- Package design- Web manager- Exhibit and event brand identity- Exhibit and spatial design- Publication design and layout- Photography- Supervised junior designers and interns- Create, upload, and manage all online products

Portland, Oregon Area

- Employee management- Customer service- Illustrated store signage for various departments- Contact person for customer relation issues and conflicts- Responsible for storewide cash flow

Portland, Oregon Area

- Worked with legislators to discuss equal rights in schools- Developed campaign materials for voting initiatives- Promoted voting on campus