I’m Lenore Messler, a graphic designer specializing in branding, illustration, typography, and print design. I also bring deep experience project managing large creative workloads, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering polished, on-brand work across digital and print. Over the past decade plus, I’ve led integrated marketing and brand communications for a nonprofit food bank while also serving as an in-house designer for a nationally distributed wine brand—handling everything from campaign creative and web/e-commerce updates to label and packaging design with strict compliance needs. I’m hands-on with Adobe Creative Cloud and web-focused tools, and I love turning organizational goals into clear visual stories.…

Lenore Messler

I’m Lenore Messler, a graphic designer specializing in branding, illustration, typography, and print design. I also bring deep experience project managing large creative workloads, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering polished, on-brand work across digital and print. Over the past decade plus, I’ve led integrated marketing and brand communications for a nonprofit food bank while also serving as an in-house designer for a nationally distributed wine brand—handling everything from campaign creative and web/e-commerce updates to label and packaging design with strict compliance needs. I’m hands-on with Adobe Creative Cloud and web-focused tools, and I love turning organizational goals into clear visual stories.…

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I’m Lenore Messler, a graphic designer specializing in branding, illustration, typography, and print design. I also bring deep experience project managing large creative workloads, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering polished, on-brand work across digital and print.

Over the past decade plus, I’ve led integrated marketing and brand communications for a nonprofit food bank while also serving as an in-house designer for a nationally distributed wine brand—handling everything from campaign creative and web/e-commerce updates to label and packaging design with strict compliance needs. I’m hands-on with Adobe Creative Cloud and web-focused tools, and I love turning organizational goals into clear visual stories.

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Work Experience

Marketing & Communications Manager at Food for Thought
March 1, 2024 - Present
Sole in-house marketing professional for a nonprofit food bank, leading integrated marketing across paid advertising, email, social media, messaging, and brand communications. Develops multi-channel campaigns that drive awareness, community engagement, fundraising, and support for the mission. Manages brand strategy and mission-driven storytelling across digital channels to maintain consistent voice and messaging. Partners cross-functionally to translate organizational goals into campaigns, using performance insights to optimize outreach and impact.
Graphic Designer at Dry Creek Vineyard
August 1, 2018 - March 1, 2024
Sole in-house graphic designer for a nationally distributed wine brand, responsible for brand identity management, creation of digital and print graphics, and maintenance of a graphic asset library. Collaborates with marketing to support e-commerce sales and tourism via promotions, advertising, email and SMS campaigns, and other marketing efforts. Manages packaging projects including labels, boxes, capsules, and glass; coordinates with Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and keeps label certifications up-to-date. Ensures label designs follow TTB federal regulations and updates/maintains the website and e-commerce store.
Graphic Designer & Project Manager at PBHS, Inc.
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2018
Brand designer for clients in the dental and medical industry, producing logos, stationery, brochures, illustration, advertising, direct mailers, websites, and other print and digital deliverables. Develops print and social media marketing campaigns and provides customer service while working directly with many clients. Assists with organizing and managing department workflow and supports overall project execution.
Graduate Assistant at Florida State University
August 1, 2011 - May 1, 2013
Managed projects for the Oglesby Student Union Marketing & Communications department, overseeing undergraduate students. Responsible for training undergraduate/OPS staff, guiding graphic design project development, preparing proofs, and providing feedback to student staff. Consulted with the Creative Director, Art Director, and clients to evaluate creative strategies, designs, and project progress through completion.

Education

M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications at Florida State University
January 1, 2013 - May 1, 2013
Graduate Certificate in Project Management at Florida State University
January 1, 2013 - May 1, 2013
B.A. Studio Art (Graphic Design Minor) at Florida State University
August 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Graduate Certificate in Project Management
January 1, 2013 - May 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services