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Hi, I’m Candace Dodds, a Brand Designer based in Long Beach, CA. I specialize in brand identity, design development, and packaging that communicates a clear story across print and digital channels. I thrive on collaborating with clients to translate strategy into compelling visuals, from concept to production. With experience shaping campaigns for UHNW brands in automotive, jewelry, and wine, I combine hands-on design with strong project management, client communication, and production knowledge to deliver high-quality results on tight deadlines. When I’m not designing, I enjoy reading, cooking, running, and exploring illustration.…Hi, I’m Candace Dodds, a Brand Designer based in Long Beach, CA. I specialize in brand identity, design development, and packaging that communicates a clear story across print and digital channels. I thrive on collaborating with clients to translate strategy into compelling visuals, from concept to production. With experience shaping campaigns for UHNW brands in automotive, jewelry, and wine, I combine hands-on design with strong project management, client communication, and production knowledge to deliver high-quality results on tight deadlines. When I’m not designing, I enjoy reading, cooking, running, and exploring illustration.

Candace Dodds

Designer, Brand Designer, Graphic Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Candace Dodds, a Brand Designer based in Long Beach, CA. I specialize in brand identity, design development, and packaging that communicates a clear story across print and digital channels. I thrive on collaborating with clients to translate strategy into compelling visuals, from concept to production. With experience shaping campaigns for UHNW brands in automotive, jewelry, and wine, I combine hands-on design with strong project management, client communication, and production knowledge to deliver high-quality results on tight deadlines. When I’m not designing, I enjoy reading, cooking, running, and exploring illustration.…Hi, I’m Candace Dodds, a Brand Designer based in Long Beach, CA. I specialize in brand identity, design development, and packaging that communicates a clear story across print and digital channels. I thrive on collaborating with clients to translate strategy into compelling visuals, from concept to production. With experience shaping campaigns for UHNW brands in automotive, jewelry, and wine, I combine hands-on design with strong project management, client communication, and production knowledge to deliver high-quality results on tight deadlines. When I’m not designing, I enjoy reading, cooking, running, and exploring illustration.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Candace Dodds, a Brand Designer based in Long Beach, CA. I specialize in brand identity, design development, and packaging that communicates a clear story across print and digital channels. I thrive on collaborating with clients to translate strategy into compelling visuals, from concept to production.

With experience shaping campaigns for UHNW brands in automotive, jewelry, and wine, I combine hands-on design with strong project management, client communication, and production knowledge to deliver high-quality results on tight deadlines. When I’m not designing, I enjoy reading, cooking, running, and exploring illustration.

Skills

Editorial Illustration

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Work Experience

Brand Designer at Candace Dodds Design

August 1, 2021 - Present

In addition to design development and execution, I directly managed client interactions, advertising media submissions, project schedules, production, and client relationships.

Senior Designer at Ross Madrid Group

March 1, 2018 - August 1, 2021

In addition to design development and execution, I directly managed client interactions, advertising media submissions, project schedules, production, and client relationships.

Graphic Designer at ZO Skin Health

July 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018

Design responsibilities included brand marketing collateral, educational materials, and product packaging (components + unit cartons).

Graphic Designer at Ross Madrid Group

May 1, 2014 - June 1, 2017

Supported marketing efforts for Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) brands across the automotive, jewelry, and wine industries. Design responsibilities included concept brainstorming and research, brand development with new and existing companies, layout (brochure, editorial, collateral), and photo retouching.

Junior Designer at Ross Madrid Group

January 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014

Supported marketing efforts for UHNW brands across the automotive, jewelry, and wine industries. Design responsibilities included concept brainstorming and research, brand development with new and existing companies, layout (brochure, editorial, collateral), and photo retouching.