creative Director. Art director. designer. problem solver.
I’ve spent more than 30 years turning ideas into visual experiences that help brands connect with people.
My career has taken me from corporate marketing and retail to food, wellness, hospitality, consumer products, packaging and regulated industries. Along the way, I’ve had the opportunity to build brands from the ground up, lead compaigns, direct photography, develop packaging systems, collaborate with marketing teams and take projects all the way through production.
I love the part of creative work where strategy becomes something people can actually see, experience and remember.
I’m equally comfortable developing the big idea, presenting a creative direction, directing a photoshoot, refining a layout, solving a packaging challenge or working with a printer to make sure the final piece is right.
That’s what I bring to every project:
Big-picture creative thinking + hands-on execution.
Let’s connect to discuss how we can partner on your upcoming marketing needs.
At the intersection of ambition and what’s next, Smies Design partners with established brands and trailblazing start-ups.
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I’m always interested in hearing about new, engaging work. Drop me a line below and let’s make something great.