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I am an empathetic, narrative-focused, highly collaborative visual designer with 20+ years experience in print, digital, hard/soft CPG, and conceptual. Clients/companies: Zulily, Vulcan, Target, TJX, Barnes & Noble, Indigo/Chapters, Paper Source, Anthropologie, various small businesses and NPOs Recent work: At Zulily, their composite/design concepts directly contributed to the rebrand’s style guide, were consistently featured in the creative director’s “top ten,” and regularly surpassed daily workload expectations by exceeding team averages in quality and quantity by 20-25%. Skills: Brand/identity development, design systems, visual storytelling, editorial/layout design, typography, key art, illustration, photo/video editing, marketing and advertising design, creative project development/management, mentorship, cross-departmental coordination and collaboration. Tools: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, Jira/Confluence…I am an empathetic, narrative-focused, highly collaborative visual designer with 20+ years experience in print, digital, hard/soft CPG, and conceptual. Clients/companies: Zulily, Vulcan, Target, TJX, Barnes & Noble, Indigo/Chapters, Paper Source, Anthropologie, various small businesses and NPOs Recent work: At Zulily, their composite/design concepts directly contributed to the rebrand’s style guide, were consistently featured in the creative director’s “top ten,” and regularly surpassed daily workload expectations by exceeding team averages in quality and quantity by 20-25%. Skills: Brand/identity development, design systems, visual storytelling, editorial/layout design, typography, key art, illustration, photo/video editing, marketing and advertising design, creative project development/management, mentorship, cross-departmental coordination and collaboration. Tools: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, Jira/Confluence

Ambrose P. Ambrose

Photoshop Editor, Photographer, Image Editor, +6

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I am an empathetic, narrative-focused, highly collaborative visual designer with 20+ years experience in print, digital, hard/soft CPG, and conceptual. Clients/companies: Zulily, Vulcan, Target, TJX, Barnes & Noble, Indigo/Chapters, Paper Source, Anthropologie, various small businesses and NPOs Recent work: At Zulily, their composite/design concepts directly contributed to the rebrand’s style guide, were consistently featured in the creative director’s “top ten,” and regularly surpassed daily workload expectations by exceeding team averages in quality and quantity by 20-25%. Skills: Brand/identity development, design systems, visual storytelling, editorial/layout design, typography, key art, illustration, photo/video editing, marketing and advertising design, creative project development/management, mentorship, cross-departmental coordination and collaboration. Tools: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, Jira/Confluence…I am an empathetic, narrative-focused, highly collaborative visual designer with 20+ years experience in print, digital, hard/soft CPG, and conceptual. Clients/companies: Zulily, Vulcan, Target, TJX, Barnes & Noble, Indigo/Chapters, Paper Source, Anthropologie, various small businesses and NPOs Recent work: At Zulily, their composite/design concepts directly contributed to the rebrand’s style guide, were consistently featured in the creative director’s “top ten,” and regularly surpassed daily workload expectations by exceeding team averages in quality and quantity by 20-25%. Skills: Brand/identity development, design systems, visual storytelling, editorial/layout design, typography, key art, illustration, photo/video editing, marketing and advertising design, creative project development/management, mentorship, cross-departmental coordination and collaboration. Tools: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, Jira/Confluence

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I am an empathetic, narrative-focused, highly collaborative visual designer with 20+ years experience in print, digital, hard/soft CPG, and conceptual.

Clients/companies: Zulily, Vulcan, Target, TJX, Barnes & Noble, Indigo/Chapters, Paper Source, Anthropologie, various small businesses and NPOs

Recent work: At Zulily, their composite/design concepts directly contributed to the rebrand’s style guide, were consistently featured in the creative director’s “top ten,” and regularly surpassed daily workload expectations by exceeding team averages in quality and quantity by 20-25%.

Skills: Brand/identity development, design systems, visual storytelling, editorial/layout design, typography, key art, illustration, photo/video editing, marketing and advertising design, creative project development/management, mentorship, cross-departmental coordination and collaboration.

Tools: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, Jira/Confluence

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Work Experience

Independent Contractor — Designer & Creative Generalist at Independent Contractor

January 1, 2001 - Present

Drove client growth and elevated audience engagement for brands like Target, TJ Maxx, Vulcan, and Chapters/Indigo by creating impactful content and strategies. Designed and delivered high-quality visual assets across diverse media formats, contributing to the success of events such as Upstream Festival and Seattle Art Fair. Directed full design and production cycles for clients, enhancing brand consistency and user experience. Created custom training materials and led visual identity projects for community-focused nonprofits.

Editorial Content Designer at Zulily

January 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025

Designed, curated, and edited customer-focused visual content for multiple digital platforms, including photo composites, motion design, and layouts. Mentored team members in advanced Adobe CC techniques; led design knowledge-sharing sessions on Illustrator and InDesign integrations to enhance team proficiency and overall design quality. Boosted new-hire engagement by redesigning cross-department onboarding materials, leading to higher performance and retention.

Graphic Designer at Andrews + Blaine

January 1, 2017 - September 18, 2025

Proposed, designed, and delivered cohesive consumer goods collections, transforming buyer directives into visually compelling arrays. Collaborated closely with buyers and cross-functional teams to develop creative briefs, ensuring timely delivery of designs that consistently met quality and production standards. Increased product visibility and retail success by leveraging emerging design trends and consumer insights.

Marketing Director/Creative Lead at The Stanhope House

January 1, 2013 - September 18, 2025

Redesigned the venue’s brand identity, creating a cohesive suite of print and digital assets including menus, posters, flyers, print ads, social media graphics, and web banners, boosting brand visibility and audience engagement. Spearheaded marketing campaigns by designing and implementing all advertising materials, managing media lists and purchases, and crafting regular targeted email communications, resulting in increased attendance and community engagement. Played a pivotal role in event promotion and community outreach, developing programs and partnerships with performers and organizations while supporting operational needs as a talent/media buyer and venue manager.