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Notable clients and awards.

 

NASCAR

Designed and produced multiple projects for the hit syndicated television show NASCAR Angels, including press kits, print ads, posters, standees, direct mail pieces, sweepstakes materials, and PowerPoint presentations. Also, worked on several promotions for Exide Batteries, a NASCAR partner.

 

Zoes Kitchen

Zoes was looking to attract a new dinnertime crowd, so Gien Design was contracted as part of a larger agency. Together, we created a program called We Time that consisted of table tents, coasters, posters, in-store signage, and social media outreach.

Carsey-Werner & Fox TV

Created life-size standees and promotional materials for two nationwide cross-promotional programs supporting the television hit shows That 70s Show and The Practice. Promotional Standees were displayed in Broadway Across America theaters nationwide as a joint venture.

 

New Line Cinema

For the premiere of Austin Powers at the Cannes Film Festival, Charmayne created a themed guest welcome packet that included a 12-page booklet, and fun promotional items such as an Austin Powers bobblehead that “spoke” popular phrases.

US Attorney’s Office

Conceptualized and designed a statewide, bilingual and bipartisan campaign for gun safety supported by the Phoenix mayor’s office and the United States ATF. This initiative is ongoing and includes a website, billboards, posters, direct mail pieces, ads, and promotional items.

 

Women in Film

For several years, Gien Design provided pro bono design services for this organization’s annual awards gala. Each event was themed and materials are typically save-the-dates, invitations, auction cards, program guides, table tents, menus, and signage.

Major League Baseball

Charmayne was hired to represent the South African baseball team at the first World Baseball Classic held in Arizona to handle press relations, including writing and submitting daily press releases, and scheduling player and manager interviews with journalists for print, TV, radio, and online platforms.

 

US Army

Contracted to author a marketing manual for the United States Army MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation departments), Charmayne developed and led a program to teach MWR managers how to market their programs efficiently and effectively.

  • Bronze Stevie® for rebranding TCP Software (2022).

    Judges said: The logo elements are fresh and creative reinforces a refined brand, which includes integration of the human element represented by a diverse workforce.

  • Bronze Stevie® for rebranding ECI Software Solutions (2020).

    Judges said: Really liked keeping the red box to tie back to the old logo. A comprehensive and thoughtful strategy. Particularly impressive was how quickly it was implemented.

  • 10 Arizona Press Club design awards for Phoenix Magazine.

    As Art Director for the city publication. Charmayne received 10 state-wide design awards, 5 first place. She was also named Arizona’s Designer of the Year runner up for publishing design in 2005.

  • As Director of Creative Services for Clegg Industries, Charmayne brought amazing talent, tireless passion, and world class creativity to her department and to the entire organization.

    Timothy Clegg, CEO (Clegg Industries)

  • Charmayne is smart, intuitive and cool under pressure, a true professional. She works diligently to find the best solutions for every project assigned to her, regardless of challenge or deadline.

    Mara March, Creative Director (Zoes project)

  • Charmayne is one of the best creative directors I've had the pleasure of working with. She understands the full scale of the photographic process as an artist, graphic designer, and technician.

    John Beckett, Photographer, Phoenix Magazine

  • Charmayne is a talented creative and brand strategist. She is a fantastic partner and colleague, and with her broad skillset, helped set (two) companies up for future acquisitions and customer growth.

    Leslie Bodnar, CMO (ECI & TCP)

  • Charmayne is a very talented artist with not only a good eye for design but an extraordinary grasp of how image affects brand...she improved the presentation of our message across several outlets.

    Lisa Wilson, Senior Content Specialist (ECI Software Solutions)