I am Amanda May, a Senior Graphic Designer with 10+ years of experience supporting multi-brand marketing teams across B2B and B2C spaces. I specialize in typography, visual systems, apparel graphics, and art direction, translating complex concepts into clear, reader-focused visual narratives across long-form print and digital formats. I bring a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to creating cohesive marketing materials, apparel graphics, and instructional content while adapting design systems to meet diverse audiences and collaborating across cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency and scalable production.…

Amanda May

I am Amanda May, a Senior Graphic Designer with 10+ years of experience supporting multi-brand marketing teams across B2B and B2C spaces. I specialize in typography, visual systems, apparel graphics, and art direction, translating complex concepts into clear, reader-focused visual narratives across long-form print and digital formats. I bring a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to creating cohesive marketing materials, apparel graphics, and instructional content while adapting design systems to meet diverse audiences and collaborating across cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency and scalable production.…

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I am Amanda May, a Senior Graphic Designer with 10+ years of experience supporting multi-brand marketing teams across B2B and B2C spaces. I specialize in typography, visual systems, apparel graphics, and art direction, translating complex concepts into clear, reader-focused visual narratives across long-form print and digital formats.

I bring a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to creating cohesive marketing materials, apparel graphics, and instructional content while adapting design systems to meet diverse audiences and collaborating across cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency and scalable production.

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Work Experience

Creative Lead & Design Operations Coordinator at ImproveYourHouse.com Magazine
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025
Produced high-volume B2B/B2C marketing assets across web, email, print publications, and sales channels. Collaborated closely with marketing, sales, and customer-facing teams to interpret project briefs, establish design expectations and deliver on-brand solutions. Adapted core brand systems to support diverse partner needs while maintaining visual consistency, accuracy and clarity across long-form print and instructional-style layouts. Built reusable templates and organized asset libraries to improve production efficiency, scalability, and brand alignment.
Creative Department Lead at Paradise Pen Company
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Created award-winning annual catalog and promotional materials, earning recognition from Hermes Creative Awards. Produced advertising campaigns, visual merchandising, product design, and product photography to drive sales and customer engagement. Supported luxury writing instrument brands including Montblanc, Disney and Cartier across catalog, advertising, and merchandising design.
Freelance Designer & Brand Strategist at Foxy Branding
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2025
Developed branding, trade show graphics, marketing materials and copywriting for small businesses across diverse industries. Produced logos, campaigns, e-commerce branding, apparel design, promotional print and social media content tailored to client needs. Collaborated with clients to maintain consistent messaging, and visual identity.

Education

B.A., Visual Effects & Motion Graphics at Art Institute of Colorado
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
B.A., Visual Effects & Motion Graphics at Art Institute of Colorado
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Hermes Creative Award - Gold (Catalog Design)
January 1, 2015 - April 3, 2026
Hermes Creative Award - Platinum (Product Design)
January 1, 2016 - April 3, 2026
Hermes Creative Awards - Gold Winner, Catalog Design
January 1, 2015 - April 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail
    paper Got DJ Productions | Wedding & Event Brand Identity

    Got DJ Productions is a wedding and special events DJ company specializing in high-energy, professional sound experiences.

    The goal of this brand identity was to create a logo that felt both polished and dynamic — capturing the excitement of live music while maintaining the elegance required for weddings and upscale events.

    The headphone and audio cable elements were integrated into the typography to reinforce the brand’s focus on sound production and performance. Multiple color variations were developed to allow flexibility across digital platforms, print materials, and event branding.

    Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

    Project: https://www.twine.net/signin
    Another example of branding can be viewed on these pages, too.