I am a Strategic Art Director with 20+ years of experience leading brand transformations and multi-channel creative campaigns for medical device, biotech, and manufacturing brands. I thrive on translating complex strategies into clear, visually compelling solutions and mentor cross-functional teams toward smart, beautiful design. I’m detail-oriented with a big-picture mindset, reliable, calm under pressure, and always focused on aligning marketing and brand functions to elevate the entire business. Throughout my career I’ve directed high-impact visual identities, driven brand stewardship across organizations, and partnered with executive stakeholders to deliver scalable creative solutions. I enjoy shaping brand systems that are consistent, accessible, and globally resonant while maintaining a human, approachable design voice.

Amy Glassow

I am a Strategic Art Director with 20+ years of experience leading brand transformations and multi-channel creative campaigns for medical device, biotech, and manufacturing brands. I thrive on translating complex strategies into clear, visually compelling solutions and mentor cross-functional teams toward smart, beautiful design. I’m detail-oriented with a big-picture mindset, reliable, calm under pressure, and always focused on aligning marketing and brand functions to elevate the entire business. Throughout my career I’ve directed high-impact visual identities, driven brand stewardship across organizations, and partnered with executive stakeholders to deliver scalable creative solutions. I enjoy shaping brand systems that are consistent, accessible, and globally resonant while maintaining a human, approachable design voice.

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I am a Strategic Art Director with 20+ years of experience leading brand transformations and multi-channel creative campaigns for medical device, biotech, and manufacturing brands. I thrive on translating complex strategies into clear, visually compelling solutions and mentor cross-functional teams toward smart, beautiful design. I’m detail-oriented with a big-picture mindset, reliable, calm under pressure, and always focused on aligning marketing and brand functions to elevate the entire business.

Throughout my career I’ve directed high-impact visual identities, driven brand stewardship across organizations, and partnered with executive stakeholders to deliver scalable creative solutions. I enjoy shaping brand systems that are consistent, accessible, and globally resonant while maintaining a human, approachable design voice.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at Thermo Fisher Scientific
June 1, 2025 - October 18, 2025
Led global campaigns targeting a scientific audience. Designed and pitched creative campaigns, delivering high-impact visuals and brand-aligned collateral. Key wins include a ‘3 for 2’ campaign that generated $6.8M in sales within 5 days and a revitalizing ‘Top 6’ effort yielding 15.5% revenue growth, contributing to broader growth and a halo effect across related products. Directed special high-visibility projects such as the Annual Report and Missions Posters, translating complex marketing strategies into clear visuals. Served as Brand Ambassador, aligning with Corporate Brand to ensure cross-functional brand compliance, and mentored designers to maintain best practices and scalable execution.
Art Director at Life Technologies
November 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025
Created a 700+ icon library in a consistent, ownable style as part of a high-priority visual overhaul; contributed to broader design efforts during the company’s rebranding amid its acquisition by Thermo Fisher. Provided art direction across assets and led design initiatives, supporting senior-level marketing and facilitating a smooth brand transition that aligned with corporate standards.
Art Director at Hunter Industries
November 1, 2012 - October 18, 2025
Led the visual rebrand of FX Luminaire post-acquisition, elevating perception during rapid product expansion. Promoted to Art Director over a team of 5 designers and 1–2 freelancers, overseeing the brand redesign across Hunter Industries and sub-brands (FX Luminaire, Custom Molding). Directed advertising concepts and photo direction to drive audience engagement, and extended brand modernization across 125+ countries, with an estimated revenue range of $400M–$500M.
Art Director at LiveWire Marketing
March 1, 2009 - October 18, 2025
Created brand identity systems and marketing collateral, advertising concepts, and web design for clients in the medical industry, providing design leadership and contributing to campaign execution.
Design Director at The Artime Group
May 1, 2005 - October 18, 2025
Led identity design, marketing collateral and advertising concepts for clients including Utility Trailer, Community Bank of California, ElectroRent, Affinity Internet and Avery Dennison. Updated The Artime Group’s identity to reflect current capabilities and elevate perceived caliber of work.
Senior Graphic Designer at IOM.Composition Group
December 1, 2000 - October 18, 2025
Senior role focusing on small to mid-sized business branding and graphic design, delivering effective visual identities and collateral.

Education

Combined Computer Graphic & Graphic Design program at UCLA Extension
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
Graphic Design Coursework at Pasadena City College
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment