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Margaret Deignan

Graphic Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced Design Lead & Innovative Founder with a focus on Sustainability
A versatile and experienced design professional, currently serving as Design Lead at Studio Nowra, with a strong background in graphic design and project management. Co-founder of Aeverywhere and SustainabiliTEA, with a focus on sustainable practices and innovative design solutions. Experienced in leading large-scale museum projects and developing educational content for organizations like NJ TRANSIT. Passionate about environmental education and driving visual communication strategies for non-profits and businesses.

Work History

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Design Lead

Studio Nowra
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Graphic Designer

FreelanceIn charge of communicating with a variety of small businesses and clients in order to solve their creative problems and create a design that perfectly fits their needs. Responsible for brainstorming ideas and conveying them to a client as well as designing and reworking projects to cater to their wants.
D

Graphics Project Manager

Design and Production IncorporatedDec 2023 - Apr 2025 • 1 yr 5 mos- Guided large-scale multi-million dollar museum projects through their various phases from concept to completion and ensured that all graphic production involved stayed on schedule and on budget; - Met often with high-profile clients, designers, and subcontractors, in order to accurately monitor and update the proofing, production stages, shipping & installation of all graphic items included in an exhibit; - Used an advanced knowledge and understanding of Adobe Creative Suite to uphold and ensure an expected level of quality for each graphic and project.
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Lead Design Strategist/Lead Graphic Designer

Sustainable & Just FutureApr 2023 - Oct 2023 • 7 mosSustainable & Just Future is making environmental education accessible. This non-profit is solutions-based oriented and action-focused, with the goal of equipping the next generation with the knowledge and skills they need to survive and adapt to a climate-changed world. - Once joining the team when the non-profit was just a few weeks old, I was vital in designing and driving the organization's branding, visuals, and content creation. - Driving force behind the non-profit’s brand visuals and content creation; - Collaborated with all SJF members/departments to precisely solve visual communication needs and onboard new designers to similarly understand the SJF voice; - Produced content for a rapidly growing, mainly Gen-Z age audience, on Instagram (9,000+ followers), LinkedIn, and Facebook; - Consistently improved SJF’s website to enhance donor’s and activist’s experiences on the site and ensure SJF’s mission is accurately represented.
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Graphic Designer

National Maritime Museum of IrelandJun 2023 - Aug 2023 • 3 mos- Designed promotional flyers, social media content, and an introduction video about the museum’s permanent exhibits for tourists entering the museum; - Participated in exhibition research and helped devise funding strategies for future exhibits; - Helped organize and run public events with guest speakers and conducted guided tours around the galleries
N

Communication/Design Education Training Intern

NJ TRANSITJun 2022 - Jun 2023 • 1 yr 1 mo- Helped develop and design cohesive/concise interactive online course materials, consisting of instruction and online tests/quizzes with feedback, using established in-person-classes-based training. - Created dozens of instructional materials, recording how to use necessary platforms, including Outlook, Cornerstone, and Navori. - Collaborated with and received feedback from my superiors in order to create not only a visually appealing but accurate and beneficial training programs. - Worked with other training departments, including Light Rail and HR, to develop and release important safety announcements to 5,700+ employees via NJTV screens located in various garage locations around NJ. - Communicated with superiors in the IT and Design department in order to convey accurate and detailed information when preparing informational materials. - Organized files both physical and digitally to aid in the efficiency of finding important information when needed. - Kept employee records updated by logging training details and attendance to keep track of their progress. - Traveled on-site to various operations and sat in on established courses for Bus Operational and Regional Supervisor training for training research.

Education

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New Jersey City University

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Graphic Design
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School of Visual Arts

After Effects/Motion Design - Continuing Education2024

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!

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Experienced Design Lead & Innovative Founder with a focus on Sustainability
A versatile and experienced design professional, currently serving as Design Lead at Studio Nowra, with a strong background in graphic design and project management. Co-founder of Aeverywhere and SustainabiliTEA, with a focus on sustainable practices and innovative design solutions. Experienced in leading large-scale museum projects and developing educational content for organizations like NJ TRANSIT. Passionate about environmental education and driving visual communication strategies for non-profits and businesses.

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Top Talent like Margaret 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.

Margaret Deignan

Graphic Designer
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

S

Design Lead

Studio Nowra
F

Graphic Designer

FreelanceIn charge of communicating with a variety of small businesses and clients in order to solve their creative problems and create a design that perfectly fits their needs. Responsible for brainstorming ideas and conveying them to a client as well as designing and reworking projects to cater to their wants.
D

Graphics Project Manager

Design and Production IncorporatedDec 2023 - Apr 2025 • 1 yr 5 mos- Guided large-scale multi-million dollar museum projects through their various phases from concept to completion and ensured that all graphic production involved stayed on schedule and on budget; - Met often with high-profile clients, designers, and subcontractors, in order to accurately monitor and update the proofing, production stages, shipping & installation of all graphic items included in an exhibit; - Used an advanced knowledge and understanding of Adobe Creative Suite to uphold and ensure an expected level of quality for each graphic and project.
S

Lead Design Strategist/Lead Graphic Designer

Sustainable & Just FutureApr 2023 - Oct 2023 • 7 mosSustainable & Just Future is making environmental education accessible. This non-profit is solutions-based oriented and action-focused, with the goal of equipping the next generation with the knowledge and skills they need to survive and adapt to a climate-changed world. - Once joining the team when the non-profit was just a few weeks old, I was vital in designing and driving the organization's branding, visuals, and content creation. - Driving force behind the non-profit’s brand visuals and content creation; - Collaborated with all SJF members/departments to precisely solve visual communication needs and onboard new designers to similarly understand the SJF voice; - Produced content for a rapidly growing, mainly Gen-Z age audience, on Instagram (9,000+ followers), LinkedIn, and Facebook; - Consistently improved SJF’s website to enhance donor’s and activist’s experiences on the site and ensure SJF’s mission is accurately represented.
N

Graphic Designer

National Maritime Museum of IrelandJun 2023 - Aug 2023 • 3 mos- Designed promotional flyers, social media content, and an introduction video about the museum’s permanent exhibits for tourists entering the museum; - Participated in exhibition research and helped devise funding strategies for future exhibits; - Helped organize and run public events with guest speakers and conducted guided tours around the galleries
N

Communication/Design Education Training Intern

NJ TRANSITJun 2022 - Jun 2023 • 1 yr 1 mo- Helped develop and design cohesive/concise interactive online course materials, consisting of instruction and online tests/quizzes with feedback, using established in-person-classes-based training. - Created dozens of instructional materials, recording how to use necessary platforms, including Outlook, Cornerstone, and Navori. - Collaborated with and received feedback from my superiors in order to create not only a visually appealing but accurate and beneficial training programs. - Worked with other training departments, including Light Rail and HR, to develop and release important safety announcements to 5,700+ employees via NJTV screens located in various garage locations around NJ. - Communicated with superiors in the IT and Design department in order to convey accurate and detailed information when preparing informational materials. - Organized files both physical and digitally to aid in the efficiency of finding important information when needed. - Kept employee records updated by logging training details and attendance to keep track of their progress. - Traveled on-site to various operations and sat in on established courses for Bus Operational and Regional Supervisor training for training research.

Education

N

New Jersey City University

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Graphic Design
S

School of Visual Arts

After Effects/Motion Design - Continuing Education2024

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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