Bill Rigo
A professional Marketing and Visual Communication Design Director working across media type to ensure clear and concise communication in a manner consistent with the brand.
After college I found employment with The Lake County Telegraph. Soon thereafter I went out on my own as a freelance designer and illustrator. I worked with many clients in the Northeast Ohio area over the next 5 years, one of those being Meister Publishing Company.
In 1985 I took a permanent part-time position with Meister Publishing in magazine layout and design.
In January 1989, I was brought on full-time as Art Director.
Over the past 20+ years the Art Department has evolved from a staff of two artists to an award-winning Creative Services team of seven visual communication designers.
During my tenure at Meister Publishing/Meister Media Worldwide:
- Researched, developed and implemented the company's transition to an in-house Desktop Publishing system
- Helped research, develop and implement the company's move onto a Content Management System, and a Digital Asset Management platform
- Responsible for the corporate identity for the company and it's many brands
- Responsible for the design of numerous publication launches/redesigns, websites, trade shows, e-newsletters and product design (both print and digital)
- Manage the Marketing and Creative Services team personnel and budget
- Work closely with Management, Editorial, Sales, Events, Audience Development, and Media Services to ensure excellence in all Meister Media's visual communication design and Corporate marketing efforts.
In 1985 I took a permanent part-time position with Meister Publishing in magazine layout and design.
In January 1989, I was brought on full-time as Art Director.
Over the past 20+ years the Art Department has evolved from a staff of two artists to an award-winning Creative Services team of seven visual communication designers.
During my tenure at Meister Publishing/Meister Media Worldwide:
- Researched, developed and implemented the company's transition to an in-house Desktop Publishing system
- Helped research, develop and implement the company's move onto a Content Management System, and a Digital Asset Management platform
- Responsible for the corporate identity for the company and it's many brands
- Responsible for the design of numerous publication launches/redesigns, websites, trade shows, e-newsletters and product design (both print and digital)
- Manage the Marketing and Creative Services team personnel and budget
- Work closely with Management, Editorial, Sales, Events, Audience Development, and Media Services to ensure excellence in all Meister Media's visual communication design and Corporate marketing efforts.
AWARDS
Public Art & Plaza Design – City of Willoughby, Ohio
Awarded the commission against dozens of international submissions – June 2019.
Projected completion date: Summer 2022.
Awarded the commission against dozens of international submissions – June 2019.
Projected completion date: Summer 2022.
Chamber Bright Star – NOACC & WWLCCC
Recognized for dedication to further the mission of the Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce – October 2019.
TEAM Meister MVP (Employee of the Month) – Meister Media Worldwide
4 time honoree: December 2003, May 2007, January 2008, and September 2016
Recognized for dedication to further the mission of the Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce – October 2019.
TEAM Meister MVP (Employee of the Month) – Meister Media Worldwide
4 time honoree: December 2003, May 2007, January 2008, and September 2016
Azbee Award Winner
Numerous Regional and National recognitions – 1998 - 2012
Numerous Regional and National recognitions – 1998 - 2012
Organizations
AIGA – American Institute of Graphic Arts
ASBPE – American Society of Business Publication Editors
NAMA – National Agri-Marketing Association
AIGA – American Institute of Graphic Arts
ASBPE – American Society of Business Publication Editors
NAMA – National Agri-Marketing Association
Volunteerism
Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce – Board of Directors (2015-2021)
The Catholic Community of St. Gabriel
Willoughby ArtsFest – Co-Chair (2018-21) & Creative Director
Lake County YMCA Dream House Volunteer/Designer
Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce – Board of Directors (2015-2021)
The Catholic Community of St. Gabriel
Willoughby ArtsFest – Co-Chair (2018-21) & Creative Director
Lake County YMCA Dream House Volunteer/Designer