Top Talent like Darci are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Darci Read

Graphic Designer
Social Media Marketing Specialist
Content Marketing Manager
Minneapolis, MN, US
Design Research
Wireframing
Social Media Marketing
Creative Marketing
Marketing
Figma
UI/UX Design
Adobe Illustrator
Advertising
Adobe InDesign
Logo Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Design
Graphic Design
Adobe Creative Cloud
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Creative Director with Extensive Experience in Multi-Industry Design and Branding
Seasoned designer, art director, and creative leader with experience in automotive, retail, beauty, B2B tech, real estate, natural and organic food, airlines, consumer tech, and textiles/soft goods. Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, Squarespace, Flodesk, Canva, Figma, Digital design, UX/UI, Social media strategy, Content creation, Microsoft Office, Print production and pre-press. Portfolio available on request.

Work History

T

Creative Director

The Modern Quilt GuildI oversee all aspects of the creative world at The Modern Quilt Guild, including branding, communications, social media, website, and making sure the digital experience is up to speed.
F

Freelance Art Director and Designer

Freelance Art Director and DesignerJun 2011 - Aug 2021 • 10 yrs 3 mosRecent Clients: Stock+Field, WHM Creative, April Six, Ootem, San Francisco Quilt Guild, Promise Pet Club, Monaluna Organic Fabric, Textile Dream Quilting Studio, Crafty Planner, mcgarrybowen, Pocket Hercules, the Lacek Group, Best Buy, CHI Wunderman, Yerdle, Sidecar. Worked on: Qlik, VMWare, Origami Logic, Cisco, Sage Accounting, Nimble Storage, Parrot Drones, SlingMedia, Nuvesse, B2B and B2C clients, startups, in-house and agency side. I've basically done a little of everything.
T

Senior Designer

TradeshiftAug 2015 - Oct 2015 • 3 mos
S

ACD, Brand and Digital Marketing

SindeoMar 2014 - Feb 2015 • 1 yr
C

Art Director

Carmichael LynchSep 2012 - Aug 2013 • 1 yrGeneral maker of things for clients including Subaru, Trane, JackLinks, DSM, Tempur-Pedic and Carmichael Lynch Spong.
D

Producer: Style Derby September 2010

Darci Alexis ProductionsJan 2010 - Jan 2010 • 1 moUsing local designers and local bike shops, I produced a fashion show on two wheels as part of the MN Fashion’s Fashion Week 2010. Over 200 people were in attendance and we held a party afterwards—with a bicycle derby of course.
M

Marketing and Member Services Director

Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-opFeb 2007 - Jan 2010 • 3 yrsAt Mississippi Market, I was in charge of all external and internal marketing, including a rebrand of the store and the opening of a second location. I helped create brand standards. I was the editor of the bimonthly member magazine, overseeing design, content and distribution. I created content and maintained the store’s website, social media accounts and blog. I supervised the in-store sampling program, ensured that all cashiers were fluent in membership requirements and coordinated the member-drive. All external events and sponsorships were planned and executed by me. I oversaw the annual advertising budget, creating, placing and managing all external advertising.
A

Volunteer Coordinator

Americorps*VISTAAug 2004 - Aug 2006 • 2 yrs 1 moDuties Include: Annually recruited staff of 150 volunteers Conducted initial and ongoing training for entire volunteer force on policies and procedures, including literacy techniques and school wide reading program. Developed and updated all training manuals Supervised and scheduled all volunteer tutors, providing support and guidance

Education

M

Metro State University

B.A., Music and Cultural Studies2005 - 2007
M

Miami Ad School

Art Direction2009 - 2011
U

University of St. Thomas

Music Performance, Percussion1995 - 2001

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Creative Director with Extensive Experience in Multi-Industry Design and Branding
Seasoned designer, art director, and creative leader with experience in automotive, retail, beauty, B2B tech, real estate, natural and organic food, airlines, consumer tech, and textiles/soft goods. Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, Squarespace, Flodesk, Canva, Figma, Digital design, UX/UI, Social media strategy, Content creation, Microsoft Office, Print production and pre-press. Portfolio available on request.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Darci are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Darci Read

Graphic Designer
Social Media Marketing Specialist
Content Marketing Manager
Minneapolis, MN, US
Design Research
Wireframing
Social Media Marketing
Creative Marketing
Marketing
Figma
UI/UX Design
Adobe Illustrator
Advertising
Adobe InDesign
Logo Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Design
Graphic Design
Adobe Creative Cloud
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

T

Creative Director

The Modern Quilt GuildI oversee all aspects of the creative world at The Modern Quilt Guild, including branding, communications, social media, website, and making sure the digital experience is up to speed.
F

Freelance Art Director and Designer

Freelance Art Director and DesignerJun 2011 - Aug 2021 • 10 yrs 3 mosRecent Clients: Stock+Field, WHM Creative, April Six, Ootem, San Francisco Quilt Guild, Promise Pet Club, Monaluna Organic Fabric, Textile Dream Quilting Studio, Crafty Planner, mcgarrybowen, Pocket Hercules, the Lacek Group, Best Buy, CHI Wunderman, Yerdle, Sidecar. Worked on: Qlik, VMWare, Origami Logic, Cisco, Sage Accounting, Nimble Storage, Parrot Drones, SlingMedia, Nuvesse, B2B and B2C clients, startups, in-house and agency side. I've basically done a little of everything.
T

Senior Designer

TradeshiftAug 2015 - Oct 2015 • 3 mos
S

ACD, Brand and Digital Marketing

SindeoMar 2014 - Feb 2015 • 1 yr
C

Art Director

Carmichael LynchSep 2012 - Aug 2013 • 1 yrGeneral maker of things for clients including Subaru, Trane, JackLinks, DSM, Tempur-Pedic and Carmichael Lynch Spong.
D

Producer: Style Derby September 2010

Darci Alexis ProductionsJan 2010 - Jan 2010 • 1 moUsing local designers and local bike shops, I produced a fashion show on two wheels as part of the MN Fashion’s Fashion Week 2010. Over 200 people were in attendance and we held a party afterwards—with a bicycle derby of course.
M

Marketing and Member Services Director

Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-opFeb 2007 - Jan 2010 • 3 yrsAt Mississippi Market, I was in charge of all external and internal marketing, including a rebrand of the store and the opening of a second location. I helped create brand standards. I was the editor of the bimonthly member magazine, overseeing design, content and distribution. I created content and maintained the store’s website, social media accounts and blog. I supervised the in-store sampling program, ensured that all cashiers were fluent in membership requirements and coordinated the member-drive. All external events and sponsorships were planned and executed by me. I oversaw the annual advertising budget, creating, placing and managing all external advertising.
A

Volunteer Coordinator

Americorps*VISTAAug 2004 - Aug 2006 • 2 yrs 1 moDuties Include: Annually recruited staff of 150 volunteers Conducted initial and ongoing training for entire volunteer force on policies and procedures, including literacy techniques and school wide reading program. Developed and updated all training manuals Supervised and scheduled all volunteer tutors, providing support and guidance

Education

M

Metro State University

B.A., Music and Cultural Studies2005 - 2007
M

Miami Ad School

Art Direction2009 - 2011
U

University of St. Thomas

Music Performance, Percussion1995 - 2001

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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