Cecile Samuels

Cecile Samuels has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the creative field. Cecile is currently working at Weber Shandwick as an Associate Creative Director, a role they started in April 2022. Prior to that, they served as a Senior Art Director at the same company from April 2020 to April 2022. Before joining Weber Shandwick, Cecile worked at Trilogy Interactive as a Digital Advertising Creative Manager from April 2018 to April 2020. In this role, they played a vital role in bridging strategy, creative, and media teams to develop analytics-based digital campaigns. Cecile also led the advertising development and creative process for the organization.

From March 2016 to March 2017, Cecile worked as an Art Director at RR Donnelley, managing national and overseas design teams and collaborating with clients and vendors to create appropriate designs and messaging. Prior to that, they held the position of Associate Art Director at MOSAIC from April 2014 to March 2016, where they collaborated with clients, copywriters, and vendors to develop effective branding and marketing approaches. Additionally, they worked as a Junior Designer at MOSAIC from July 2012 to April 2014, where they designed artwork and provided client guidance on stock, color application, and production specifications.

Cecile also has freelance experience as a Graphic Designer at Ranging Clients from January 2009 to June 2012, where they created identity and brand standards for various entities across different industries. Cecile also worked as a Graphic Designer at Curry Printing & Copy Center from January 2011 to December 2011, conceptualizing and executing print collateral for organizations in various industries.

Early in their career, Cecile served as an IT Intern I at Montgomery Parks and Planning Commission from June 2008 to August 2008, where they handled configuration, troubleshooting, and network connectivity issues for Windows-based computers and laptops.

Overall, Cecile Samuels has a wealth of experience in creative roles, showcasing their expertise in art direction, design, branding, and digital advertising.

Cecile Samuels obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in Graphic Design from Florida Atlantic University, where they studied from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, they pursued Computer Science at the University of Maryland Baltimore County from 2003 to 2004, although they did not complete a degree in this field.