I'm Marla Stough—a brand strategist and creative director with 20+ years shaping brand identities, developing integrated campaigns, and driving performance-led creative across DTC, CPG, and emerging food brands. As co-founder of The Moxie Food Co. and founder of Coven Creative, I collaborate across teams to translate insights into cohesive, conversion-focused brand experiences across social, email, web, packaging, and retail; I blend strategic thinking with hands-on production to deliver resonant, scalable creative.

Marla Stough

I'm Marla Stough—a brand strategist and creative director with 20+ years shaping brand identities, developing integrated campaigns, and driving performance-led creative across DTC, CPG, and emerging food brands. As co-founder of The Moxie Food Co. and founder of Coven Creative, I collaborate across teams to translate insights into cohesive, conversion-focused brand experiences across social, email, web, packaging, and retail; I blend strategic thinking with hands-on production to deliver resonant, scalable creative.

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I’m Marla Stough—a brand strategist and creative director with 20+ years shaping brand identities, developing integrated campaigns, and driving performance-led creative across DTC, CPG, and emerging food brands.

As co-founder of The Moxie Food Co. and founder of Coven Creative, I collaborate across teams to translate insights into cohesive, conversion-focused brand experiences across social, email, web, packaging, and retail; I blend strategic thinking with hands-on production to deliver resonant, scalable creative.

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Experience Level

Expert

Work Experience

Founder, Head of Brand Marketing & Creative at The Moxie Food Co.
May 1, 2025 - Present
Defined and evolved Moxie’s brand positioning, voice and visual identity; translated consumer insights and market trends into strategic, 360-degree creative direction across DTC, paid/organic social, email, and website; led campaigns, content production, and scalable content systems; collaborated cross-functionally with product, ops and marketing to support growth.
Founder & Creative Director at Coven Creative LLC
February 1, 2024 - Present
Conceptualized and executed comprehensive brand campaigns for beauty and wellness CPG clients; led art direction and design strategy; produced digital and print assets; established visual guidelines and design systems; managed experiential campaigns, project timelines and budgets; partnered with clients to stay ahead of market trends.
Executive Creative Director at ERNO LASZLO
January 1, 2017 - September 30, 2024
Led development of Skin & Mind brand positioning and global creative across NA, China, Europe; directed visual/retail materials, packaging, launches, and digital assets; managed a global creative budget of $1M; redesigned packaging for sustainability and led in-store experiences; built the EL Creative Studio and mentored a global team; leveraged data to optimize campaign performance.
Global Creative Services Manager at Revlon Inc.
March 1, 2013 - January 31, 2017
Developed and maintained visual branding across local and global channels; led rebranding initiatives, product launches, and promotions; packaging design and testing; created digital assets and internal/external communications; delivered $1.5M+ cost savings through streamlined processes and cross-functional collaboration.

Education

Masters of Professional Studies in Branding at School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Minor in Art History at The College of Saint Rose
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Advanced Perfumery Certificate at Pratt Institute, New York, NY
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026

Qualifications

Advanced Perfumery Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail