I’m a Houston-based Senior Art Director and Graphic Designer with 12+ years of experience creating brand-specific visual solutions for global clients. I combine strong communication design foundations with UX and usability expertise, helping teams translate strategy into clear, user-centered, and aesthetically compelling work across print and digital. For the past eight years, I built a successful freelance practice and maintained long-term partnerships—most notably supporting the Samsung account with Cheil Germany—while ensuring deliverables stayed aligned with global brand standards. I’m now excited to transition back into an in-house environment so I can contribute to long-term organizational goals through collaborative, end-to-end creative leadership and reliable execution.

LauraStatkute

I’m a Houston-based Senior Art Director and Graphic Designer with 12+ years of experience creating brand-specific visual solutions for global clients. I combine strong communication design foundations with UX and usability expertise, helping teams translate strategy into clear, user-centered, and aesthetically compelling work across print and digital. For the past eight years, I built a successful freelance practice and maintained long-term partnerships—most notably supporting the Samsung account with Cheil Germany—while ensuring deliverables stayed aligned with global brand standards. I’m now excited to transition back into an in-house environment so I can contribute to long-term organizational goals through collaborative, end-to-end creative leadership and reliable execution.

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I’m a Houston-based Senior Art Director and Graphic Designer with 12+ years of experience creating brand-specific visual solutions for global clients. I combine strong communication design foundations with UX and usability expertise, helping teams translate strategy into clear, user-centered, and aesthetically compelling work across print and digital.

For the past eight years, I built a successful freelance practice and maintained long-term partnerships—most notably supporting the Samsung account with Cheil Germany—while ensuring deliverables stayed aligned with global brand standards. I’m now excited to transition back into an in-house environment so I can contribute to long-term organizational goals through collaborative, end-to-end creative leadership and reliable execution.

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Language

English
Advanced
German
Fluent
Lithuanian
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Creative & Senior Art Director
January 1, 2016 - Present
Developed brand-specific visual solutions and layout designs for international clients, adapting to diverse corporate identities and project requirements. Maintained a long-term partnership with Cheil Germany to support the Samsung account, ensuring visual deliverables adhered to global brand standards. Managed end-to-end design workflows from strategic ideation through production, including major catalog overhauls (e.g., BTI Befestigungstechnik) and corporate identity systems. Operated an independent business for 8+ years by coordinating stakeholders and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Junior Art Director at Track GmbH
February 28, 2012 - December 29, 2015
Developed branding and co-branding concepts for campaigns including airberlin and Lindt, Etihad Airlines. Supported multi-channel communication initiatives and directed photoshoots to ensure alignment with overall brand strategies. Coordinated resources, timelines, and delivery across internal teams, vendors, and clients to support reliable project outcomes.
Independent Designer & Brand Promotion
January 1, 2009 - February 28, 2012
Supported coordination and execution of promotional events and brand initiatives for international clients. Handled logistics, documentation, and reporting to ensure accurate records and smooth project delivery.

Education

State-Certified Communication Designer (EQF Level 6 / U.S. Bachelor Equivalent) at Academy of Visual Arts (AVA)
March 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
Certified UX & Usability Expert at Interaction Design Foundation (IxD)
July 12, 2018 - July 27, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet