nerissa mclarty-ritchie
wilton, ct  | nerissaritchie@gmail.com

experience
melanin haircare | ma (remote) | design director | 2.21–present
responsibilities: evolve and establish new creative standards and guidelines across all brand touchpoints as well as manage external partners across digital marketing, content creation and retail 

devacurl | ny | senior design manager | 9.17–12.19
responsibilities: directed and conceptualized the creative strategy for product launches, seasonal campaigns and retail environments as well as managed the creative team the oversaw promotional packaging, point-of-sale, event and brand collateral.

bloomingdale’s | ny | art director | 7.13–3.17
responsibilities: conceptualized and designed branding materials including; logo design, look books, advertising,
packaging, and direct mail.

martha stewart omnimedia | ny | art director | 11.10–7.13
responsibilities: developed brand standards for packaging and supporting collateral of licensed merchandise;
concept and photo art direction for in-store environments, packaging and advertising.

johnson & johnson | ny | freelance designer | 2.10–3.10
responsibilities: design consultant for a line of beauty packaging.

coa | ny | partner | 02.08–2.10
responsibilities: strategy and design of print materials and products; client management and presentation.

borsa wallace | ny | designer | 09.06–2.08
responsibilities: managed and oversaw a design team responsible for brand promotions and marketing for a variety of clients.

revlon | ny | freelance designer | 08.05–01.06
responsibilities: conceptualized and designed campaigns for retail displays and international advertising.

bloomingdale’s | ny | designer | 01.01–08.05
responsibilities: conceptualization and design of marketing collateral including promotional materials, packaging and invitations.

education
philadelphia university | philadelphia pa| bachelor of science in graphic design | gpa: 3.1

american intercontinental university | london uk | study abroad program

awards
merit | 2005 how international design competition

skills
illustrator | indesign | photoshop