Hi there. I’m an Ohio-based Art Director and Graphic Designer with seven years of agency experience. I work across digital and print, but I’m most energized by bold color, expressive typography, and memorable design grounded in strategic thinking.
My expertise includes concept development, 360 campaigns, brand identity, web design, CPG packaging, print layout, storyboarding, photo direction, and illustration. I’ve led projects from concept to execution, thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently meet deadlines, present with confidence, and embrace feedback as a valuable part of the creative process. I bring a collaborative approach to every project and believe mentorship is a key component of creative teams.
Currently, I work full-time as a remote Art Director at Marlin Connections, an agency specializing in the food and beverage space, while pursuing my MFA in Graphic Design at the Academy of Art University. Balancing professional work with graduate studies challenges me to think more holistically and encourages me to continue evolving as a designer. Design is my profession and my calling.
I hold a BA in Graphic Design from Cleveland State University and have worked with clients at local, national, and international levels. My work created with agency teams has been recognized by the American Advertising Awards. Independently, my work has been recognized by AIGA and Adobe Create. Most recently, I was featured as a 2025 Student to Watch by Graphic Design USA.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Feel free to reach out at vickivdesign@gmail.com or 216.308.5790 if you’d like to connect.
Recognition
American Advertising Awards
AIGA
Adobe Create
GDUSA
Education
Academy of Art University
MFA Graphic Design
2027 (Expected Graduation)
Cleveland State University
BA Graphic Design
2018
Cuyahoga Community College
Associate of Arts
2015
Experience
Marlin Connections
Art Director → 2023–Present
Freelance
2016-Present
Paradowski Creative
Art Director → 2022–2023
Twist Creative
Graphic Designer → 2019–2022
Design Intern → 2018
Little Jacket
Design Intern → 2018
Recess Creative
Design Intern → 2018
Proficiencies
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
PowerPoint, Keynote, Ludus
Strategic Concept Creation
Integrated Campaigns
Logo Development + Identity Systems
Website Design
CPG Packaging Design
Storyboard Development
Photo Direction
Event + Trade Show Design
Print Layout
Illustration
Organization + Leadership