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Lindsay Stevens

Art Director
Chicago,IL

Summary

Experienced art director with a proven track record of seamlessly collaborating with writers, designers, and artists to create successful advertising and marketing campaigns. Skilled in fostering effective communication channels and solving complex problems, while maintaining a keen eye for detail.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Art Director

Freelance
01.2017 - Current
  • Collaborated with variety of writers, strategists, creative directors, editors, and graphic designers to develop concepts and bring brand stories to life
  • Presented campaign concepts to clients with confidence and clarity, ensuring alignment on goals before moving into execution phases.
  • Aligned visual storytelling elements with written content to create cohesive communications materials that resonate with target audiences.

BRANDS: Kraft Heinz, State Farm, Babybel, Melissa and Doug, Wrangler, Genexa, Cox, Chewy, Surge +more

Sr Art Director

Leo Burnett
01.2011 - 01.2017
  • Created original creative campaigns and oversaw these projects from conception to execution with teams of writers, designers, directors and photographers
  • Presented creative concepts to clients and implemented continual feedback to achieve client satisfaction.
  • Oversaw photo shoots for print and digital media, reviewing each element against client standards and expectations.
  • Oversaw implementation of editing, color correction and other post-production processes.

BRANDS: McDonald's, Allstate, The Art Institute, Silk Almond Milk, Kellogg's, Purple Purse, Marshall's, Nintendo +more

Art Director

Element 79
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Company Overview: Chicago
  • Created creative campaigns and oversaw these projects from conception to execution with writers, directors and photographers
  • Developed photography libraries and brand guidelines for brands
  • Oversaw production of video content, enriching brand's storytelling and connecting with broader audience.
  • Carefully prepared design layouts into prepress files for offset, web and digital printing.

BRANDS: Harris Bank, Cricket Wireless, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Quaker, Women's National Soccer Team +more

Art Director

Decoder
01.2006 - 12.2006
  • Company Overview: Brisbane Australia
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Made collateral to support various marketing campaigns and visually communicate concepts.

Education

Associate of Arts - Art Direction

The Creative Circus
Atlanta, GA
01-2005

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Westminster College
Salt Lake City
05.2001 -

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Creative team collaboration

Visual storytelling

Advertising Campaigns

Art Direction

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

AfterEffects

Premier

Figma

Timeline

Creative Art Director

Freelance
01.2017 - Current

Sr Art Director

Leo Burnett
01.2011 - 01.2017

Art Director

Element 79
01.2006 - 01.2011

Art Director

Decoder
01.2006 - 12.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Westminster College
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Art Direction

The Creative Circus
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