hello, i am…
marissa
WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
de Leon
Art by MdL
about me.
My mom likes to tell people, “She works on computers.” I like to say, “I’m a 9 to 5 square that side-hustles all things creative.”
Bring your vision and I’ll take care of the rest!
my story.
It all started when I was in first grade. I won a poster design contest to promote street safety. My drawing, made with crayons, featured a girl crossing the street wearing cool sunglasses. The truth is I made a mistake drawing the eyes and decided to cover it with fashion. My artwork was hung in classrooms across the nation.
In sixth grade, I picked up my little brother from his friend’s house after a play date. The friend’s mother was a graphic designer, and showed me a collection of Snoopy mylar balloons she had designed. I was in awe!
Fast forward to when my all-girls high school required students to take a career compatibility exam. While results revealed some students were destined to become mechanics and teachers, my results were inevitable – ARTIST.
I currently “9 to 5” as a design director in the digital marketing world, and my freelance practice specializes in branding for clients in the wellness and beauty industry.
my differentiators.
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What makes me unique is that I'm a design and dev hybrid–a unicorn! My introduction to digital marketing began with designing and developing landing pages primarily for paid search. My role has since evolved to managing and doing all things design (social creative, infographics, etc.) My 11+ years in digital marketing include experience designing + managing social media creative sprints and managing a small team of designers. I love to be in the weeds! Being part of the day-to-day helps me to be a more involved manager.
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Concept to creation can take a considerable amount of time. I always ensure to provide quality work with a sense of urgency without overthinking. Communicating well and often is the key.
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K-I-S-S
KEEP IT SUPER SIMPLE
I’m a firm believer of “less is more”, keeping designs simple and straight to the point while retaining your desired aesthetic.
