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MARISA MCKAY
PROFILE
Possessing 20 years of experience in the Entertainment, Marketing/Advertising, and Architectural & Interior Design industries, with an emphasis in Experiential Design.
EXPERIENCE Janus Design, Inc., Los Angeles, CA | 2008 - Present
FOUNDER + CREATIVE DIRECTOR Founder and designer of Janus Design, Inc. handling design and marketing needs for select projects, including the following SottoStudios, Inc., Los Angeles, CA | 2008 - Present
DESIGN DIRECTOR Art Director and Design Manager from conceptual design through to CDs and installation phases of design including brands, products, environments and experiences for experiential design and brand studio. Leveraging innovation and creativity in emotive entertainment design into "personal brand development" through bespoke private aircraft, automotive, and residential. Also experiential retail, hospitality, brand development, and marketing. • Highly experienced in digital and physical processes across many disciplines - from 3D printing to the vanishing arts • Art direction (design intent, samples programs, etc.) • Procurement & asset management, design and fabrication oversight for custom finishes, materials, furniture, lighting, original art, sculpture, carving, and more • Sub-contractor and vendor sourcing, negotiation and oversight including domestic and international • Client interfacing, presentation, and project communications and reporting • Project budget and schedule development and management; strategic planning • Management of small and large scale project teams and budgets from tens of thousands to multihundred millions; quick turn to multi-year duration projects Clients have included Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney World, The Irvine Co., UCLA, Blue Origin, Cedar Fair Inc., Embraer Executive Aircraft, Miami College of Design, Nestlé and the Roald Dahl Estate, Procter & Gamble, Rivera Restaurant, Galpin Motors, and Jeff Bezos (in association with Applied Minds, The Long Now Foundation and Danny Hillis, et al.) for the 10,000-Year-Clock, among others. Welkin & Main | 2014 - Present
FOUNDER + DESIGNER Founder and designer of Welkin & Main, purveyor of fine handmade wares. Maker of unique and custom apparel, accessories and home goods. May Lindstrom, Los Angeles, CA | 2015 - 2016
DESIGN + PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Product and Design Development for global luxury skincare brand, seeking to expand into home goods. Included design development, prototype development, production strategies and fabrication.
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House of Huerta, Los Angeles, CA | 2015
DESIGN + PRODUCTION Design Development, Production Management and Marketing for The Boozy Bouquet™, a new high end product for the bridal/wedding market. Includes prototype development, production strategies and marketing management. Crafting Community, Los Angeles, CA | 2015
DESIGN + PRODUCTION MANAGER Freelance Production & Fabrication Manager for Zappos sponsored back to school family crafting event in Austin, TX. A portion of the event benefited the jk livin foundation for at-risk and under-privileged youth in the community. Sponsorship partners included the JK Livin’ Foundation, Converse, Dakine, Keds, Levi’s and Whole Foods. Richard and Dion Neutra Architecture, Los Angeles, CA | 2015
GRAPHIC DESIGN + DESKTOP PUBLISHING Freelance layout and design for publications for Dion Neutra and the Neutra Institute for Survival Through Design. Feral Production, New York, NY | 2015
PRODUCTION MANAGER | ART DIRECTOR For boutique production company servicing sports, fashion, lifestyle and beauty brands. Art Director and Designer for various projects including environmental design and creative services. Production Manager for beauty brand photo shoots. Clients/Projects include Nike, Cover Girl, and Beats By Dre. Scenario Design, Los Angeles, CA | 2007 - 2008
SR. ART DESIGNER - DESIGN/BUILD ENTERTAINMENT + ATTRACTIONS Art Direction and Design for a design/build company specializing in thematic construction and scenic fabrication. Acted as a collaborative member of project teams, providing support, input and direction to multiple departments, including Design + Engineering, Project Management, and Fabrication. Also provided support to the Marketing Department to develop marketing materials, including the design and launch of a new company website. Projects included facades, interiors, furniture, commercial art, interactive environments, marquees, displays, and more. Clients included The Cheesecake Factory, BRC Imagination Arts, Claro Group, and SottoStudios/Rivera Restaurant, among others. The Rebel Organization, Los Angeles, CA | 2006 - 2007
SR. ART DIRECTOR | ACCOUNT MANAGER - EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING Acted in dual roles for an experiential marketing agency working closely with the Director of Client Services and the President to develop and maintain client relations, communicating and interfacing with clients on a daily basis.
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Responsibilities included the conception, pitch and execution of marketing campaigns and promotions for clients, including special events, broadcast, online, brand identity, print and more. Responsible for developing budgets, schedules, maintaining and coordinating relationships with vendors, media partners, venues and managing internal resources including designers, coordinators and national street teams and event staff. Clients included 20th Century Fox, Cricket Communications, Xbox, Zune, Saleen, and others. Freelance, United States | 1996 - 2007
PRODUCTION | DESIGN - FILM + TV AV production and design on a number of feature films, commercials, radio spots, television series, short films and documentaries. Roles included Producer, Production Designer, Art Director, Set Dresser, and Locations, among others. Includes pre- through post- phases of production. Productions have included, The Hammer (feature), Life, Or Something Like It (feature), American Idol (TV), The Fugitive (TV), Stephen King's Rose Red (TV Mini-Series), and others. LevySheckler, Seattle, WA | 2005 - 2006
SR. ART DIRECTOR | ACCOUNT MANAGER | PRODUCER - ADVERTISING Produced advertising campaigns, including pre- and post-production including original TV and radio spots, print advertising and collateral, as well as a short-form documentary for a boutique advertising agency. Collaborated on concepts, pitch materials and presentations for potential and existing accounts. Role included developing and maintaining client relations (C-level), developing and maintaining budgets and schedules, maintaining and coordinating relationships with vendors and media partners, and overseeing internal resources including designers, coordinators, and creative professionals. Client accounts included the Seattle Seahawks, Highline West Seattle Mental Health, Seattle Public Library, Taco del Mar, and others. Radarworks, Seattle, WA | 2004 - 2005
LEAD EVENT PRODUCER | ACCOUNT MANAGER - ADVERTISING Role included developing and maintaining client relations (C-level); planning and execution of national conferences and special events for the Microsoft North America Leadership Team; developing and managing budgets and schedules; hiring and oversight of staff, sub-contractors, vendors; managing partner relationships; and oversight of internal resources. Collaborated on concepts and creative development of client marketing efforts and brand identity, including print and online. Client accounts included Microsoft, The Seattle Public Library, Environmental Science Associates, and others. Neverstop, Seattle, WA | 2000 - 2004
ART DIRECTOR | PRODUCER - EXPERIENTIAL EVENTS + MARKETING
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MARISA@MARISAMCKAY.COM +1 213 373 3635 O +1 206 409 3635 M Role included developing and maintaining client relations (C-level); planning and execution of national events and experiential marketing initiatives; production design; installations; promotions; artist relations; budget and schedule development and management; hiring and oversight of internal and external staff, industry professionals, vendors, teams, artists, and partners. Collaborated on concepts and pitches for new and existing business development.
Clients included Microsoft, MSN Music, Starbucks, Washington Mutual, Mexx Clothing, Armani Exchange, Song Airlines, Sci-Fi Channel, Nike, among others. Freelance, United States | 1996 - 2004
PRODUCTION | DESIGN - CONCERTS + EVENTS Production and Production Design for live events including concerts, fashion shows, music festivals and theatrical productions. Events have included EMP, Freak Night, USC (United States of Consciousness), KISS FM Jingle Bell Bash, KISS FM Big Freakin' Deal, CountryFest, Groundwork, Arena Fashion Show, and others. Greg Thompson, Productions, Seattle, WA | 1999 - 2000
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR | SCENE SHOP - THEATRICAL PRODUCTION Technical Director, including lighting, sound, stage management, and minor pyrotechnics. Member of the scene shop staff for set construction for national theatrical revues and productions. SKILLS Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, InCopy, Illustrator); SketchUp Pro; MS Project; Merlin; Keynote; PowerPoint; Microsoft Office; ACT!; Clients & Profits; Mac OS X Server; Trello; Squarespace; Hot Budget; BaseCamp; AutoCAD, VectorWorks and 3DS Max (working knowledge); OmniGroup applications; Windows and Mac platforms; Graphic Design; Print Production; Metal Fabrication; Scenic Carpentry; Soft Goods and Apparel Design and Fabrication; Fiber Arts; Creative Writing; some French and Spanish. MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS AIA Los Angeles; USGBC Los Angeles; Los Angeles Conservancy; Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy; Neutra Institute for Survival Through Design; PMI ASSOCIATED HONORS + AWARDS • Finalist for Best Restaurant Design for Los Angeles by the American Institute of Architects for Rivera Restaurant • The International Yacht & Aviation Awards finalist in the Private Jet Concept Design category for SKYACHT One REFERRALS Please see recommendations my LinkedIn profile at http://www.linkedin.com/in/marisamckay or direct contacts may be provided upon request. Please see my portfolio at www.marisamckay.com.
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