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I am an Art Director and Fashion Illustrator with over 20 years of experience leading brand strategy, digital design, and cross-platform creative execution across global industries. I translate business objectives into visual experiences that drive engagement, brand equity, and measurable ROI. I am a trusted creative partner to C-suite executives, known for directing multi-disciplinary teams and producing high-impact visual communications for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and international markets.\n\nI specialize in digital branding, motion graphics, social media, internal communications, large events and exhibit display design, and strategic design thinking. I enjoy building global brand guidelines, DAM systems, and executive presentations, and I thrive in cross-time-zone collaboration to deliver assets and campaigns that align with KPIs.…I am an Art Director and Fashion Illustrator with over 20 years of experience leading brand strategy, digital design, and cross-platform creative execution across global industries. I translate business objectives into visual experiences that drive engagement, brand equity, and measurable ROI. I am a trusted creative partner to C-suite executives, known for directing multi-disciplinary teams and producing high-impact visual communications for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and international markets.\n\nI specialize in digital branding, motion graphics, social media, internal communications, large events and exhibit display design, and strategic design thinking. I enjoy building global brand guidelines, DAM systems, and executive presentations, and I thrive in cross-time-zone collaboration to deliver assets and campaigns that align with KPIs.

Grayland T. Allen

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I am an Art Director and Fashion Illustrator with over 20 years of experience leading brand strategy, digital design, and cross-platform creative execution across global industries. I translate business objectives into visual experiences that drive engagement, brand equity, and measurable ROI. I am a trusted creative partner to C-suite executives, known for directing multi-disciplinary teams and producing high-impact visual communications for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and international markets.\n\nI specialize in digital branding, motion graphics, social media, internal communications, large events and exhibit display design, and strategic design thinking. I enjoy building global brand guidelines, DAM systems, and executive presentations, and I thrive in cross-time-zone collaboration to deliver assets and campaigns that align with KPIs.…I am an Art Director and Fashion Illustrator with over 20 years of experience leading brand strategy, digital design, and cross-platform creative execution across global industries. I translate business objectives into visual experiences that drive engagement, brand equity, and measurable ROI. I am a trusted creative partner to C-suite executives, known for directing multi-disciplinary teams and producing high-impact visual communications for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and international markets.\n\nI specialize in digital branding, motion graphics, social media, internal communications, large events and exhibit display design, and strategic design thinking. I enjoy building global brand guidelines, DAM systems, and executive presentations, and I thrive in cross-time-zone collaboration to deliver assets and campaigns that align with KPIs.

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I am an Art Director and Fashion Illustrator with over 20 years of experience leading brand strategy, digital design, and cross-platform creative execution across global industries. I translate business objectives into visual experiences that drive engagement, brand equity, and measurable ROI. I am a trusted creative partner to C-suite executives, known for directing multi-disciplinary teams and producing high-impact visual communications for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and international markets.\n\nI specialize in digital branding, motion graphics, social media, internal communications, large events and exhibit display design, and strategic design thinking. I enjoy building global brand guidelines, DAM systems, and executive presentations, and I thrive in cross-time-zone collaboration to deliver assets and campaigns that align with KPIs.

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Work Experience

Health Communication Specialist / Visual Information Specialist at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

January 1, 2021 - October 21, 2025

Produced digital assets for national COVID-19 response campaigns. Created educational materials using infographics, animation, and multimedia. Designed materials seen by millions across CDC’s digital ecosystem. Enhanced clarity and engagement in public health training modules. Supported strategic communication for internal & external stakeholders.

Senior Global Digital Brand Design Leader at Siemens Digital Industries Software

January 1, 2021 - Present

Lead global digital brand initiatives for an $84B enterprise across 11 POD divisions. Drive strategy and execution of social media content, 2D motion graphics, and visual storytelling across Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, and Energy. Created global digital brand guidelines and asset libraries. Developed C-suite marketing decks and visual campaigns aligned to KPIs. Led adoption of Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems company-wide. Directed cross-functional design teams across multiple time zones.

Principal Owner / Creative Director at The Allen Agency LLC

January 1, 2020 - October 21, 2025

Founder and leading award-winning agency serving clients like Cox Enterprises, Chick-fil-A, and the American Nurses Association. Developed visual branding reaching 55,000+ employees (Cox). Created content for ANA seen by over 4 million healthcare professionals. Delivered B2B PowerPoint decks and pitch materials for top firms.

Digital Design Manager, Internal Communications at Comcast NBCUniversal

December 31, 2019 - October 21, 2025

Oversaw employee communication visuals and digital campaigns across multiple Comcast business units. Delivered content strategy & visual comms for HR, Customer Experience, and Sales. Created executive messages and video content for internal distribution. Developed digital campaigns and visual content for internal communications across departments including Sales, Customer Experience, and Business Services. Designed infographics, graphics, and leadership messaging for nationwide employee engagement.

Instructional Graphics Technologist (Contract) at Cox Enterprises

January 1, 2018 - October 21, 2025

Designed eLearning visuals, videos, and interactive graphics for supply chain and software divisions. Collaborated with instructional designers to align training goals with visuals. Designed multimedia that improved comprehension and learner retention.

Senior Creative Design Manager at CAN Capital

January 1, 2017 - October 21, 2025

Led brand redesign and national campaigns for SMB lending products. Directed cross-functional creative teams and managed agency partnerships. Elevated visual identity across digital, print, and social media channels.

Senior Lead Designer at Cox Communications

January 1, 2016 - October 21, 2025

Delivered consistent brand visuals for internal and external campaigns. Designed across video, print, social, email, and intranet. Innovated visual storytelling strategies for high-impact communication.

Graphic Design Manager at Fulton County Government

January 1, 2012 - October 21, 2025

Managed design initiatives for 40+ government departments. Established visual standards and brand consistency in public communications. Directed a team of designers in producing internal and external collaterals.

Senior Graphic Design Specialist at Northrop Grumman

January 1, 2011 - October 21, 2025

Produced proposal graphics, technical illustrations, and digital assets for federal and defense sector contracts. Delivered visual assets for multi-million-dollar proposal wins. Created animations and multimedia seen by 85M+ via digital platforms.