Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Danyelle Sage
Senior Graphic Designer + Art Director
Chicago,IL
Summary
Senior Art Director and Designer with 10+ years of experience in branding, graphic design, and digital marketing for top clients like JPMC, Microsoft, and Hilton. Skilled in creative direction, UI/UX design, and leading teams to deliver impactful campaigns across digital and print. Collaborative, results-driven, and experienced in both agency and freelance settings. Based in Chicago, IL, and thrives in remote environments.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Design Director, Brand Experience
JPMC
7 2023 - Current
- Led creative initiatives for strategic internal campaigns, driving employee engagement and audience connection. Developed comprehensive brand guidelines to ensure a consistent visual identity and established streamlined communication processes for the design team.
Senior Digital Designer, Consultant
Microsoft
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed visual identity and created wireframes for dashboard analytics and internal site pages for th data products team
- Worked closely with developers to ensure design fidelity, providing detailed specifications and guidance throughout the implementation process.
Freelance Senior Designer
Agency EA
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Created brand guidelines and visual identities for events and activations, with clients such as ADP and Hilton
- Collaborated with developers to create wireframes and design components for web and mobile applications
Associate Design Director, Contract
VMLY&R
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Led visual identity development for high-profile clients including Intel, Pedialyte, and T-Mobile, ensuring brand consistency across multiple channels
Freelance Senior Art Director
FCB Global
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Elevated digital content for JUVÉDERM and BOTOX, driving engagement and boosting social media visibility
Freelance Senior Art Director
NSG/SWAT
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Directed rebranding efforts for Ayco (a Goldman Sachs subsidiary), enhancing brand presence and market positioning
- Increased social media engagement by designing eye-catching graphics tailored to specific platforms and audiences.
Senior Art Director
Aspen dental
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Led recruitment and internal campaign designs, supporting a large-scale rebranding initiative
Senior Art Director
AQUENT STUDIOS
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Conceptualized print, digital, and OOH materials for VMware, Lockheed Martin, and Pitney Bowes, aligning with brand strategy
Senior Art Director
Leo Burnett
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Collaborated on cross-channel campaigns for Miller-Coors, ensuring alignment with brand vision and market impact
Visual Designer
Schawk
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Produced campaigns for global brands including Amway, Barilla, and Jim Beam, ensuring cohesive brand communication across platforms
Environmental Graphic Designer + Revit/CAD Specialist
HW Lochner
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Led creative for a company-wide rebrand and redesigned the website for improved user experience and visual appeal
Graphic & 3D Designer
SPD - Selbert Perkins Design
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Managed design and production of environmental graphics for commercial and retail projects, collaborating with clients and stakeholders
- Maintained and updated cloud-based 3D CAD models through BIM coordination, directly collaborating with clients
Graphic & 3D Designer
General Growth Properties
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Created CAD-based designs and detailed tenant packages to support retail leasing and marketing efforts
Graphic & 3D Designer
Kehoe Designs
06.2013 - 02.2014
- Designed custom displays and environmental graphics for corporate events and trade shows, ensuring client satisfaction
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Harrington College of Design
Chicago, IL 05.2010 - 04.2013
Skills
Brand Identity Design, Visual Storytelling, Digital Marketing, Creative Direction, UI/UX Design, Graphic Design, Campaign Strategy, Design Systems, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Prototyping, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Branding, Typography, Design Guidelines, Team Leadership, Visual Communication, Presentation Design, Remote Teamwork, User-Centered Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Collaboration with Developers, Marketing Collateral Creation, User Research, Interactive Design, Accessibility
Affiliations
Stand-in Instructor, Chicago Portfolio School – Chicago, IL | 2020 – 2022
Design Lead, Epic Rally – Chicago, IL | 2019 – 2021
Board Member, Programming Co-Chair , AIGA Chicago | 2013 – 2018
Volunteer Coordinator, Chicago Design Museum | 2014 - 2018
Design Studio Mentor, Chicago Architecture Foundation | 2014 – 2015
Software
Figma: Collaborative design and prototyping
Canva: Quick design and content creation
Asana, Trello, Jira: Task and project management
Microsoft PowerPoint and Keynote: Design-focused presentations
Amiliarity with HTML/CSS for design handoffs
Timeline
Senior Digital Designer, Consultant
Microsoft
01.2023 - 07.2023
Freelance Senior Designer
Agency EA
05.2022 - 12.2022
Associate Design Director, Contract
VMLY&R
07.2021 - 03.2022
Freelance Senior Art Director
FCB Global
05.2021 - 07.2021
Freelance Senior Art Director
NSG/SWAT
08.2020 - 05.2021
Senior Art Director
Aspen dental
01.2020 - 04.2020
Senior Art Director
AQUENT STUDIOS
09.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Art Director
Leo Burnett
06.2019 - 08.2019
Visual Designer
Schawk
11.2017 - 04.2019
Environmental Graphic Designer + Revit/CAD Specialist
HW Lochner
09.2016 - 11.2017
Graphic & 3D Designer
SPD - Selbert Perkins Design
04.2015 - 08.2016
Graphic & 3D Designer
General Growth Properties
03.2014 - 03.2015
Graphic & 3D Designer
Kehoe Designs
06.2013 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Harrington College of Design
05.2010 - 04.2013
Design Director, Brand Experience
JPMC
7 2023 - Current
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