Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Timeline
Languages
Professional Interests
Exhibitions
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Maria G. Tasigiannis

Senior Visual Designer
Bry-sur-Marne

Summary

Professional visual designer with strong focus on creating compelling visual content and ensuring cohesive brand identity. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering impactful results. Skilled in graphic design, typography, user interface design, and proficient with design software like Adobe Creative Suite. Reliable and able to meet changing project needs with creativity and precision.

Overview

20
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages

Work History

Murex
Paris

Lead Visual Designer / Branding Manager
05.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Spearheaded the collaborative effort between cross-functional teams such as Marketing, Corporate Internal Communications, Product development, Learning teams and UX teams ensuring smooth communication throughout the specific project lifecycles.
  • Collaborated with developers to ensure seamless implementation of visual design elements, resulting in a cohesive final product.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining exceptional quality standards.
  • Played a pivotal role in increasing overall brand recognition with the creation of visually striking marketing materials that effectively communicated key messages to target audiences.
  • Presented design concepts to clients, incorporating feedback into final deliverables for optimal results.
  • Collaborated with external agencies on creative development, ensuring consistent messaging across all touchpoints in line with overall branding objectives.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth within the organization.
  • Managed and oversaw creative projects to drive quality, accuracy and deadline management.

UNESCO

Senior Graphic Designer
09.2017 - 04.2018

Job overview

  • Elevated brand recognition through innovative, visually impactful marketing assets and campaigns.
  • Directed and produced multimedia initiatives , including video content, to support evolving brand goals.

The Rady School of Management at UCSD /

Lead Designer / Art Director
08.2013 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Led rebranding and brand integration efforts , establishing the organization as an industry trendsetter through modern marketing and design.
  • Directed CBS Outdoor branding campaign as Lead Designer and photographer, boosting public engagement and visibility.
  • Created visual content for print, digital, and social platforms for clients like KPBS, U.S. News & World Report, Spirit Magazine, and airport networks.
  • Pitched creative concepts —including motion design and storyboards—to clients, securing approvals.
  • Produced promotional videos and animations to support brand storytelling.
  • Managed and mentored creative teams , ensuring cohesive execution across design, photography, and copy.

PP List Management

Graphic Designer
12.2007 - 06.2011

Job overview

  • Designed web layouts and email campaigns.
  • Led workflow for design team and freelancers.
  • Created merchandise designs using illustration and technical rendering.

Idea Nuova, Inc.

Product Designer /Accessories
04.2005 - 08.2007

Job overview

  • Developed licensed and generic accessories, hard and soft products and packaging for major retailers and brands, including Disney and Walmart.
  • Prepared designs for publication and large format printing for showroom signage and displays.

Education

UC San Diego Extension
San Diego, CA

User Experience (UX) Design Certificate
09.2015 - 06.2017

Brooklyn College (CUNY)
Brooklyn, NY

Master of Fine Arts from Painting / Mixed Media
05.2007 - 05.2009

University Overview

  • Recipient of GIP Travel & Research Grant
  • Winner of Charles Shaw Painting Award

Parsons School of Design
New York, NY

Bachelor of Fine Arts from ILLUSTRATION
09.1998 - 05.2002

Parsons Paris
Paris, France

Bachelor of Arts from Study Abroad
04.2001 - 05.2001

Skills

Leadership & Collaboration

Software

Figma

Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom)

Microsoft Office

Miro

Wrike

Timeline

Lead Visual Designer / Branding Manager

Murex
05.2018 - Current

Senior Graphic Designer

UNESCO
09.2017 - 04.2018

UC San Diego Extension

User Experience (UX) Design Certificate
09.2015 - 06.2017

Lead Designer / Art Director

The Rady School of Management at UCSD /
08.2013 - 06.2017

Graphic Designer

PP List Management
12.2007 - 06.2011

Brooklyn College (CUNY)

Master of Fine Arts from Painting / Mixed Media
05.2007 - 05.2009

Product Designer /Accessories

Idea Nuova, Inc.
04.2005 - 08.2007

Parsons Paris

Bachelor of Arts from Study Abroad
04.2001 - 05.2001

Parsons School of Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts from ILLUSTRATION
09.1998 - 05.2002

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Greek
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)

Professional Interests

Creative & Design-Related Interests

  • Typography & lettering
  • Motion graphics / animation
  • Creative coding / generative art
  • Design trend exploration
  • Travel & cultural design influences
  • Architecture, art & film


Technology & Innovation

  • UX research & behavior psychology
  • Emerging tech (e.g., AR/VR in design, AI in creativity)
  • Digital product innovation
  • Sustainable or inclusive design


Leadership & Personal Growth

  • Creative mentorship
  • Design talks and design thinking workshops

Exhibitions

  • Hung Out To Dry, San Diego, CA, USA, 2014
  • Little Breakthroughs, Brooklyn, NY, USA, 2009
  • Abstraction Distraction, Brooklyn, NY, USA, 2008
  • Small Miracles: Atlantic Gallery, New York, NY, USA, 2007

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