I create clear, strategic visual design across digital, print, and campaign-driven environments. With more than 20 years of experience, I help organizations communicate with purpose through branding and visual identity systems, publications, campaigns, and information design that clarifies complex ideas and makes them easier to engage with. I bring seasoned expertise, grace, and good humor.…

Amanda M. Morris

I create clear, strategic visual design across digital, print, and campaign-driven environments. With more than 20 years of experience, I help organizations communicate with purpose through branding and visual identity systems, publications, campaigns, and information design that clarifies complex ideas and makes them easier to engage with. I bring seasoned expertise, grace, and good humor.…

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I create clear, strategic visual design across digital, print, and campaign-driven environments. With more than 20 years of experience, I help organizations communicate with purpose through branding and visual identity systems, publications, campaigns, and information design that clarifies complex ideas and makes them easier to engage with.

I bring seasoned expertise, grace, and good humor.

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English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Creative Manager at NC Chamber
October 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Led creative strategy and design execution for marketing, communications, digital content, and events with a focus on cohesive brand delivery. Produced high-volume assets for 14+ annual events and created templates and branded systems that streamlined workflows across teams. Branded major statewide initiatives including Coolest Thing Made in NC, NC Ag Leads, NC Manufacturing Tour, and NC Business Playbook. Contributed design support to campaigns within broader initiatives that delivered 4× ROI, 90% retention, and $4.1M in event revenue. Developed and refined visual frameworks across editorial and digital deliverables. Conducted audits and updated system components to improve long-term consistency.
Senior Graphic Designer at G&S Business Communications
February 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Led design and art direction for national clients across print, web, social, and experiential channels, supporting cohesive brand delivery. Directed creative for a national magazine; managed layout, typography, photography direction, and production to ensure high-quality results. Built scalable templates and branded assets supporting recurring campaigns. Developed and refined visual frameworks across editorial, digital, and environmental deliverables to support consistent brand application. Conducted audits and updated system components to improve long-term consistency.
Graphic Designer II at NC Department of Agriculture
February 1, 2005 - February 28, 2022
Designed digital, social, and print materials for statewide programs, including NC State Fair and USDA initiatives, supporting broad public engagement. Led creative direction for 12 State Fair campaigns, developing annual visual systems deployed across hundreds of branded deliverables, including venue signage, environmental graphics, and digital hype assets serving 1M+ yearly visitors. Developed brochures, guides, maps, exhibits, and large-format graphics; oversaw prepress and vendor coordination to ensure accuracy and quality. Created reusable templates, identity systems, and brand guidelines supporting multi-channel communication and consistent statewide application.
Graphic Designer at NC Department of Agriculture
February 1, 2005 - February 1, 2022
Designed print and digital materials for statewide programs, including the NC State Fair and USDA, supporting broad public outreach. Led creative for 12 State Fair campaigns, applying cohesive identity systems across hundreds of annual deliverables for statewide audiences. Designed brochures, guides, maps, exhibits, and large-format graphics; managed prepress and vendor coordination to ensure accuracy. Developed annual visual identity systems and reusable templates supporting statewide programs and multi-channel application.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Amanda M. Morris Graphic Design
April 30, 2003 - Present
Provide full-service design and creative direction across digital, social, print, web, and experiential channels, delivering cohesive brand systems and cross-channel campaigns. Partner with marketing teams and executive stakeholders to align brand systems with organizational strategy while managing concurrent, high-volume engagements. Lead brand identity development and build scalable systems, templates, and asset libraries that strengthen workflow efficiency and ensure long-term brand consistency across channels. Design branding, publications, infographics, presentations, and digital assets that translate complex ideas into clear, engaging visual experiences for diverse audiences. Deliver complex digital and print-ready assets across formats, ensuring precision, craftsmanship, and seamless execution from concept through launch. Maintain a 100% referral-based client network through thoughtful communication, collaborative partnerships, and reliable, high-quality service.

Education

Bachelor of Graphic Design at NC State University, College of Design
August 1, 1998 - May 1, 2003
Completed a design-intensive program emphasizing visual storytelling, typography, layout systems, digital imaging, and design strategy through rigorous studio coursework.
Bachelor of Graphic Design at NC State University, College of Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2003
Bachelor of Graphic Design at NC State University, College of Design
May 1, 2003 - May 1, 2003

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Agriculture & Mining, Education, Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Wholesale & Distribution, Computers & Electronics, Energy & Utilities, Consumer Goods, Transportation & Logistics

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