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I’m Abby Derango, a multidisciplinary visual artist and graphic designer with a strong foundation in brand storytelling and a passion for art that makes you feel something. I specialize in helping brands express their unique authenticity through thoughtful, visually driven narratives. With experience spanning brand development, surrealist photography, merchandise design and more, I bring conceptual depth and technical precision to every project. I thrive in creative environments where art, strategy, and storytelling intersect to create meaningful, memorable, sometimes weird work.…I’m Abby Derango, a multidisciplinary visual artist and graphic designer with a strong foundation in brand storytelling and a passion for art that makes you feel something. I specialize in helping brands express their unique authenticity through thoughtful, visually driven narratives. With experience spanning brand development, surrealist photography, merchandise design and more, I bring conceptual depth and technical precision to every project. I thrive in creative environments where art, strategy, and storytelling intersect to create meaningful, memorable, sometimes weird work.

Abby Derango

Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Designer, +7

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I’m Abby Derango, a multidisciplinary visual artist and graphic designer with a strong foundation in brand storytelling and a passion for art that makes you feel something. I specialize in helping brands express their unique authenticity through thoughtful, visually driven narratives. With experience spanning brand development, surrealist photography, merchandise design and more, I bring conceptual depth and technical precision to every project. I thrive in creative environments where art, strategy, and storytelling intersect to create meaningful, memorable, sometimes weird work.…I’m Abby Derango, a multidisciplinary visual artist and graphic designer with a strong foundation in brand storytelling and a passion for art that makes you feel something. I specialize in helping brands express their unique authenticity through thoughtful, visually driven narratives. With experience spanning brand development, surrealist photography, merchandise design and more, I bring conceptual depth and technical precision to every project. I thrive in creative environments where art, strategy, and storytelling intersect to create meaningful, memorable, sometimes weird work.

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I’m Abby Derango, a multidisciplinary visual artist and graphic designer with a strong foundation in brand storytelling and a passion for art that makes you feel something.

I specialize in helping brands express their unique authenticity through thoughtful, visually driven narratives. With experience spanning brand development, surrealist photography, merchandise design and more, I bring conceptual depth and technical precision to every project. I thrive in creative environments where art, strategy, and storytelling intersect to create meaningful, memorable, sometimes weird work.

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Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Topstep

July 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025

Promoted to Senior Graphic Designer with expanded leadership and strategic responsibilities. Scaled the creative team from two to thirteen members by onboarding and training creative leadership, designers, motion designers, and interns, while establishing shared brand knowledge and standards. Managed external merchandise partnerships and oversaw company-wide merch initiatives, including holiday gifting, onboarding kits, offsite materials, and the launch of an online merch shop. Collaborated on brand development for a new company division while continuing to steward and evolve the core Topstep brand across all channels through significant company growth.

Graphic Designer at Topstep

March 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023

Hired as the sole in-house designer to lead the visual application of newly developed, agency-created brand guidelines. Reinterpreted and implemented the guidelines to create a fresh, cohesive, and authentic brand expression. Reimagined Topstep’s visual presence across email marketing, social media, web, and merchandise, strengthening brand consistency while highlighting the personality, expertise, and passion that differentiate the company in its market.

Graphic Designer at Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.

August 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022

Designed a wide range of print materials, including full-page magazine advertisements, flyers, postcards, double-sided magnets, and other promotional assets. Led the refresh of existing materials by implementing updated brand guidelines to ensure a cohesive, modern visual identity. Managed the quarterly direct mail campaign from concept through production, including design execution, coordinating database and proofing tasks with team members, incorporating stakeholder feedback, preparing files for print, and overseeing delivery to print vendors.