A passion for creating
compelling digital experiences.
I'm Alicia Marcinko, a Designer with 16 years of experience. I've worked for well-known companies including Fossil, JCPenney, and Pier 1 Imports.
I'm a creative problem solver and I look forward to taking on the next creative challenge.
PORTFOLIO
In 2021, I earned a certificate in User Experience Design at SMU. I worked with a team to create an app to help people manage their anxiety better. My other case studies include a mobile ordering app, a travel planning app, and a dashboard for a home thermostat system.
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I come from a diverse design background and have worked on a variety of projects ranging from interactive brand experiences to kiosk screens. I have worked at major retail companies as well as ad agencies including Slingshot.
EXPERIENCE
2011-2012
PIER 1 IMPORTS
Designer
I designed site graphics, emails, and web banners during my time in the Pier 1 design studio.
2005-2006
FREELANCE
I designed identity, letterheads, and illustrations for clients including Slingshot, BeautiControl, and Level 10 Design.
2004-2005
SLINGSHOT
Art Director
I designed websites, web banners, print ads, collateral, direct mail, in-store signage, and identity.
Clients included ThyssenKrupp Elevators, Dr Pepper, Diet Rite, Finlandia, Woodford Reserve Bourbon, VHA, La Madeleine, and Verizon.
2002-2003
FREELANCE
I designed and completed print production for brochures, menus, and logos.
2006-2011
JCPENNEY
Designer
I designed web graphics and interactive brand experiences for jcp.com. Created graphics and print pieces for the JCP Gift Registry from 2007 to 2009. Art directed photography for the 2008 and 2009 Wedding Registry catalogs.
2003-2004
ZOOM180
Designer
I designed packaging, logos, collateral, direct mail, and point-of-sale.
Clients included Ultimate Electronics, Michael's Art Stores, and Tyson Foods.
2000-2002
SIGNAL
Designer
I designed packaging, identity and branding campaigns, logos and letterheads, collateral, catalogs, point-of-sale displays, and in-store signage.
1996-2000
FOSSIL
Designer
I designed products, packaging, collateral, and logos.
Clients included Eddie Bauer, Universal Studios, Discovery Channel, Federated Stores, and Arizona Jean Company.
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University
User Experience Design Certificate
January 2021
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Graphic Design
Magna Cum Laude
July 1996