Resume

Creative Director

Art Director and visual creative with a BFA in Fibers from SCAD and 10+ years of experience spanning retail, brand, marketing, and user experience. Proven ability to translate brand strategy into compelling visual narratives across physical and digital touchpoints. Background includes creative leadership for consumer brands, experiential retail environments, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing, design, and merchandising teams.

Core Skills

Art Direction, Visual Storytelling, Brand Identity, Campaign Development, Experiential Design, Retail Design, Creative Strategies, UX + Customer Journey, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Seasonal Planning, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Suite

Experience

Anthropologie - Art Direction 2013-2017 , 2023-present

Lead visual storytelling for a high-profile retail location, executing seasonal campaigns and brand initiatives at scale. Translate brand direction into experiential retail environments that elevate customer engagement and drive sales. Collaborate closely with store leadership, visual teams, and regional managers and display artists to deliver a cohesive message across the brand. Mentor and guide support staff in visual standards, styling techniques, and brand storytelling principles. Contribute to the evolution of in-store experience through innovative material use, composition, and layout strategy.

Hummingbird Candle Co. - Creative Director 2017-2023

Led brand creative direction across product design, packaging, marketing, and digital user experience. Developed and maintained cohesive brand identity across physical products, eCommerce, and marketing channels. Directed photoshoots, visual assets, and campaign concepts to support product launches and seasonal storytelling. Partnered with marketing and operations teams to align creative strategy with business goals and customer engagement. Oversaw visual systems and creative standards to ensure consistency as the brand scaled.

Education

Savannah College of Art and Design - BFA, Fibers 2013-2016