Art Director with 15+ years of professional graphic design experience across editorial and agency environments. Currently an Art Director at a full-service creative agency, where I work on large-scale brand and marketing initiatives for nationally recognized companies. I’ve contributed to multiple major RFPs, helping secure new business through strong creative direction and presentation. Previously, I served as Art Director at TulsaKids Magazine, leading the complete visual direction of the publication and collaborating closely with writers, editors, and photographers to produce engaging print and digital content. I hold a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Tulsa and am highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong eye for typography, color, and composition. I value collaboration, clear storytelling, and thoughtful design that elevates brands and connects with audiences.

Annie Tyndall

Art Director with 15+ years of professional graphic design experience across editorial and agency environments. Currently an Art Director at a full-service creative agency, where I work on large-scale brand and marketing initiatives for nationally recognized companies. I’ve contributed to multiple major RFPs, helping secure new business through strong creative direction and presentation. Previously, I served as Art Director at TulsaKids Magazine, leading the complete visual direction of the publication and collaborating closely with writers, editors, and photographers to produce engaging print and digital content. I hold a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Tulsa and am highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong eye for typography, color, and composition. I value collaboration, clear storytelling, and thoughtful design that elevates brands and connects with audiences.

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Art Director with 15+ years of professional graphic design experience across editorial and agency environments. Currently an Art Director at a full-service creative agency, where I work on large-scale brand and marketing initiatives for nationally recognized companies. I’ve contributed to multiple major RFPs, helping secure new business through strong creative direction and presentation.

Previously, I served as Art Director at TulsaKids Magazine, leading the complete visual direction of the publication and collaborating closely with writers, editors, and photographers to produce engaging print and digital content.

I hold a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Tulsa and am highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong eye for typography, color, and composition. I value collaboration, clear storytelling, and thoughtful design that elevates brands and connects with audiences.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at Idea Ranch
November 1, 2024 - Present
Large-scale brand and marketing initiatives for nationally recognized companies. RFP creation, production and support; helping to secure new business through strong creative direction and presentation. Managed multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced production environment, consistently delivering high-quality work on schedule. Maintained visual standards and systems of brands to ensure consistency, scalability, and efficiency across platforms.
Art Director at TulsaKids Magazine
March 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024
Editorial design, layout and execution; creative direction and concept design; ad design, creation and support. Complete magazine redesign and implementation as well as coordinating digital assets. Website graphics/support; social media graphics. Cover photo shoot theme design, brainstorming and implementation. Illustration, photography, photo manipulation, design exploration and discovery.
Graphic Designer at Signal Factory
May 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Website design, collaborative brainstorming, idea creative, infographics, advertising design, print design
Graphic Designer at Byers Creative
July 1, 2016 - May 1, 2019
Brand and identity design, advertising design, print design, environmental design, website design, newsletter design. Work for industries including Fortune 500 companies, small non-profits, start-ups and local organizations
Communications & Marketing Coordinator at Oklahoma Innovation Institute
May 1, 2014 - July 1, 2016
Communications and marketing support, social media, website design and support, and public relations. Collaboration with local organizations, non-profits and school districts. Event planning, educational outreach, and administrative support.
Creative Media Director at The Metropolitan Environmental Trust (The M.e.t.)
June 1, 2012 - May 1, 2014
Communications and marketing support, website development, support and design, public relations. Event planning and coordination; environmental education programs, support and implementation.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Graphic Design; Minor: Art History at The University of Tulsa
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012

Qualifications

Parenting Media Association Award: Gold — General Excellence (TulsaKids Magazine)
January 1, 2023 - April 23, 2026
Parenting Media Association Award: Gold — Feature Layout (TulsaKids Magazine)
January 1, 2023 - April 23, 2026
Great Plains Journalism Awards 2022 Finalist — Magazine page design (TulsaKids Magazine)
January 1, 2022 - April 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services