Kristi Marineau

Kristi Marineau has a diverse and extensive work experience in the design and creative industry. Kristi currently holds the role of VP, Brand Design at Hallmark Media since April 2022. In this position, they oversee the branding and design of social, print, and digital assets for various product lines. Prior to this, from August 2019 to April 2022, they served as the Sr. Creative Director, Print/Digital at Hallmark Media. In this role, they managed a team of designers and led the creative direction for multiple projects, including retail packaging, billboards, streaming assets, and email marketing collateral.

Before joining Hallmark Media, Kristi Marineau worked as the Principal Creative Director at Firebetty Design from January 2014 to August 2019. During their time there, they specialized in graphic design for entertainment, retail, and tech clients. Kristi also contributed to the development of motion graphics, print, digital, and social media assets. Notably, they played a significant role in designing the mobile and digital interface and marketing assets for the streaming platform Hallmark Movies Now.

Kristi Marineau's earlier experience includes roles at Hallmark Channel as Art Director from March 2010 to August 2014 and as Senior Designer for Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel from 2002 to 2010. In these positions, they maintained the Hallmark brand in promotional design, oversaw the key art process, and created motion graphics for various channels.

Additionally, Kristi Marineau worked as a Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Picture Mill, The WB Television Network, and Tonawanda Pictures, where they created motion graphics for television and film projects. Kristi also gained experience as a Design Intern and Junior Designer at Astropolitan Pictures, where they learned about post-production, visual effects, motion graphics, and file structure.

Overall, Kristi Marineau's work experience showcases their expertise in brand design, print and digital creative direction, motion graphics, and promotional design in the entertainment industry.

Kristi Marineau completed their General Education diploma at St. Clair High School from 1989 to 1992. Kristi then pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Filmmaking and Photography from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, which they obtained from 1994 to 1997. In 2010, Kristi attended ArtCenter College of Design for a course in Advanced Typography. In 2016, they completed a UX Design bootcamp at General Assembly.