Megan Dwyer

MEGAN DWYER SENIOR ART DIRECTOR S U M M A RY - West Des Moines, Iowa-megandwyer.myportfolio.com WORK EXPERIENCE ACCENTURE | SENIOR ART DIRECTOR | 10.2018 - Locust Street, Ste. #402, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 • Led creative direction for multichannel campaigns across digital, social, print, video, and motion graphics. •Developed social first content strategies and translated marketing and data insights into high impact creative solutions. •Produced and art directed assets including social content, emails, banner ads, posters, fliers, white papers, newsletters, presentations, and motion graphics. •Mentored and guided junior designers, promoting collaboration, skill growth, and brand consistency. •Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure campaigns aligned with brand, strategy, and business goals. •Applied data driven insights to optimize campaigns and maximize audience engagement and conversion. Experienced and results-driven Senior Art Director with nearly 20 years of design experience, including a decade in leadership roles. Proven track record of managing creative teams and delivering high-impact marketing campaigns with a focus on digital, print, and social media. Adept at leading creative strategy, overseeing the design of integrated campaigns, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency and business goals are met. Passionate about mentoring creatives and guiding them to deliver innovative solutions across various media. SKILLS Design Leadership & Mentorship Creative Direction & Art Direction Campaign Strategy & Execution Digital, Print, and Social Media Design Motion Graphics & Video Design UX/UI Design Principles Visual Identity & Brand Design Cross-Functional Collaboration MEREDITH CORPORATION | ART DIRECTOR | 05.2005 – 10.2018 (Advanced from Graphic Design Intern to Art Director) 1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 • Partnered with creative, marketing, and brand teams to develop storytelling concepts, magazine layouts, and lead photo/video shoots. •Managed and mentored junior designers, supporting multiplatform content creation and fostering a culture of design excellence. •Produced assets across digital, print, email, video, and web, ensuring brand consistency and audience engagement. •Integrated audience insights, trends, and emerging visual techniques into campaigns to drive impact. •Directed creative projects from ideation to delivery, maintaining quality, timelines, and budgets. Project Management Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite Figma, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite E D U C AT I O N DRAKE UNIVERSITY |- University Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50311 Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design Minor in Advertising