Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer with 10+ years of experience elevating brands through strategic, cohesive visual design. Proven ability to develop and maintain brand consistency across multiple channels, lead and mentor designers, and execute creative solutions that support business objectives. Experienced working independently and collaboratively, combining hands-on design expertise with creative leadership and visual strategy. Portfolio: mariadthompson.com

Maria D. Thompson

Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer with 10+ years of experience elevating brands through strategic, cohesive visual design. Proven ability to develop and maintain brand consistency across multiple channels, lead and mentor designers, and execute creative solutions that support business objectives. Experienced working independently and collaboratively, combining hands-on design expertise with creative leadership and visual strategy. Portfolio: mariadthompson.com

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Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer with 10+ years of experience elevating brands through strategic, cohesive visual design. Proven ability to develop and maintain brand consistency across multiple channels, lead and mentor designers, and execute creative solutions that support business objectives. Experienced working independently and collaboratively, combining hands-on design expertise with creative leadership and visual strategy.

Portfolio: mariadthompson.com

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Work Experience

Creative Director at Corrado Properties
January 1, 2026 - Present
Luxury hospitality and real estate development group across Florida and Utah. Defined and evolved brand identities for Sorrel River Ranch and JJ's Mercantile in Moab, Utah. Oversaw brand development for Biba Social in West Palm Beach, including concepting, positioning, and identity creation, and supported future brand launches.
Art Director/Graphic Designer (Contract) at Corrado Properties
January 1, 2026 - Present
Luxury hospitality and real estate development group across Florida and Utah. Defined and evolved brand identities for Sorrel River Ranch and JJ's Mercantile in Moab, Utah. Oversaw brand development for Biba Social in West Palm Beach, including concepting, positioning, and identity creation, and supported future brand launches.
Senior Brand & Communications Manager at Hive Collective
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Creative lead across a growing multi-brand retail and lifestyle collective with home stores, clothing boutiques, bed & bath, a Hästens showroom, interior design, yacht styling, a café, and a trade showroom. Designed and oversaw projects from concept through execution across digital, print, and in-store channels; co-managed Communications and supported strategic campaign planning. Designed email campaigns and templates driving 25–50% of total online revenue in 2025 and contributing to increased in-store foot traffic and sales. Created templates and guidelines and reviewed creative for brand consistency across channels.
Senior Designer at RAYUS Radiology
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Partnered with leadership on national campaigns and core marketing materials. Designed assets from concept to launch across multiple channels. Reviewed in-house and freelance work, providing creative direction to ensure consistency. Strengthened brand identity through updated guidelines and new initiatives; RAYUS Radiology is the official medical provider to three Olympic sports organizations.
Visual Design Manager at Interlude Home
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022
Co-managed and executed print, digital, and promotional materials for two brands. Designed email campaigns, web graphics, digital ads, and large-scale print sales collateral supporting ecommerce and showrooms. Directed photoshoots, retouched imagery, and designed environmental graphics and window displays. Collaborated cross-functionally to maintain brand standards. Interlude Home designs furniture and home décor inspired by world fashion runways; IHCU is a custom upholstered furniture subdivision.
Lead Graphic Designer at GCAM Group
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Designed, developed, and maintained the company website. Created large-scale printed feasibility studies for museum and cultural institution launches, including detailed project plans. GCAM specializes in large-scale master plans for development of museums and exhibition spaces, founded by Thomas Krens (Director Emeritus of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation).
Gallery Manager at Silken Wool Home
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Freelance Designer
January 1, 2012 - Present

Education

BFA, Graphic Design at N YIT
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Good 50x70 Winner (featured in a travelling exhibit overseas and published)
January 1, 2013 - July 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education