I'm Abany Bauer, a strategic Creative Director and Designer with over 20 years of experience leading brand and campaign work across agency, corporate, and non-profit environments. I'm known for listening deeply and translating client goals into clear, emotionally resonant design, bringing clarity and cohesion to complex creative challenges. In recent years, I've partnered closely with agencies and cross-functional teams to develop brands and campaigns for corporate accounts, contributing strategically while working seamlessly within large, collaborative teams. My work is grounded in thoughtful strategy, strong storytelling, and design that connects. I draw inspiration from culture, history, travel, and the balance between simplicity and complexity to create work that feels intentional, human, and enduring.

Abany Bauer

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I'm Abany Bauer, a strategic Creative Director and Designer with over 20 years of experience leading brand and campaign work across agency, corporate, and non-profit environments. I'm known for listening deeply and translating client goals into clear, emotionally resonant design, bringing clarity and cohesion to complex creative challenges. In recent years, I've partnered closely with agencies and cross-functional teams to develop brands and campaigns for corporate accounts, contributing strategically while working seamlessly within large, collaborative teams. My work is grounded in thoughtful strategy, strong storytelling, and design that connects. I draw inspiration from culture, history, travel, and the balance between simplicity and complexity to create work that feels intentional, human, and enduring.

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I’m Abany Bauer, a strategic Creative Director and Designer with over 20 years of experience leading brand and campaign work across agency, corporate, and non-profit environments. I’m known for listening deeply and translating client goals into clear, emotionally resonant design, bringing clarity and cohesion to complex creative challenges.

In recent years, I’ve partnered closely with agencies and cross-functional teams to develop brands and campaigns for corporate accounts, contributing strategically while working seamlessly within large, collaborative teams. My work is grounded in thoughtful strategy, strong storytelling, and design that connects. I draw inspiration from culture, history, travel, and the balance between simplicity and complexity to create work that feels intentional, human, and enduring.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director & Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Lead creative strategy and graphic design for a wide range of clients, including thought leaders, nonprofits, and growing brands, delivering brand builds, refreshes, and comprehensive design support across digital and print.
Creative Director & Graphic Designer at Collideoscope
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Provided art direction and graphic design for nonprofit, design, and corporate clients, including Chick-fil-A and Southwest Airlines. Led creative communication projects across web, social, film, and print, with a specialization in publication design and visual identity systems.
Creative Director at Grace Midtown
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Led the Creative Communications team on 25-30 projects each year in a fast-paced environment, that included web, social, film, and print communications and design.
Owner & Designer at Brown Linen Design
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2017
Designed luxury wedding invitations and wedding paraphernalia with a specialization in calligraphy and illustration. Built a network of clients from high-budget brides, luxury wedding planners and leading industry photographers with an average project cost of $10k. Design work was published in over 30 print and digital publications.
Creative Direction & Graphic Design at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Lead creative strategy and graphic design for a wide range of clients, including thought leaders, nonprofits, and growing brands, delivering brand builds, refreshes, and comprehensive design support across digital and print.
Creative Direction & Graphic Design at Collideoscope
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Provided art direction and graphic design for nonprofit, design, and corporate clients, including Chick-fil-A and Southwest Airlines. Led creative communication projects across web, social, film, and print, with a specialization in publication design and visual identity systems.

Education

Fine Art / Graphic Design at Georgia State University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Graphic Design at Art Institute of Atlanta
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Marketing at Berry College
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Fine Art / Graphic Design at Georgia State University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Graphic Design at Art Institute of Atlanta
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Marketing at Berry College
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Education