I’m a Senior Brand Designer and Art Director with 10+ years of experience helping organizations clarify their message and express it through intentional, well-crafted design. I support brands and agencies on a contract or project basis, offering both strategic thinking and strong execution. Expertise includes: • Brand identity and visual systems • Creative direction and campaign design • Print and digital assets • Strategy-led design with attention to detail I’m known for clear communication, thoughtful collaboration, and taking full ownership of projects from concept through delivery. I work best with teams who value clarity, intention, and well-designed outcomes.

CHINDO NKENKE-SMITH

I’m a Senior Brand Designer and Art Director with 10+ years of experience helping organizations clarify their message and express it through intentional, well-crafted design. I support brands and agencies on a contract or project basis, offering both strategic thinking and strong execution. Expertise includes: • Brand identity and visual systems • Creative direction and campaign design • Print and digital assets • Strategy-led design with attention to detail I’m known for clear communication, thoughtful collaboration, and taking full ownership of projects from concept through delivery. I work best with teams who value clarity, intention, and well-designed outcomes.

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I’m a Senior Brand Designer and Art Director with 10+ years of experience helping organizations clarify their message and express it through intentional, well-crafted design. I support brands and agencies on a contract or project basis, offering both strategic thinking and strong execution.

Expertise includes:
• Brand identity and visual systems
• Creative direction and campaign design
• Print and digital assets
• Strategy-led design with attention to detail

I’m known for clear communication, thoughtful collaboration, and taking full ownership of projects from concept through delivery. I work best with teams who value clarity, intention, and well-designed outcomes.

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Work Experience

Creative Director / Digital Designer at AMALAEJU DESIGN STUDIO
May 1, 2020 - Present
Lead creative development and visual direction for brand, editorial, and experiential projects across digital and print touchpoints; designed experiential campaign assets for Amazon Studios’ Small Axe series (2020); designed UI elements and brand visuals for Sony Music Germany’s Certified app (2023); presented work with narrative clarity to minimize revisions; mentored freelance designers and upheld high craft standards across multi-project timelines.
Art Director / Digital Designer at QUANTASY + ASSOCIATES
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Art directed visual storytelling for REVOLT World’s True Voice Retreat (2023); designed campaign and social assets for Target’s 2023 Black Beyond Measure HBCU initiative; delivered narrative-driven pitch decks, visual systems, and toolkits in collaboration with strategy, copy, and production partners.
Art Director / Senior Digital Designer at FUFU + GRITS
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Designed the award-winning Olympic Watch digital toolkit (2021) for Color of Change; led and mentored junior designers; built visual direction for experiential and community-centered activations across social and event touchpoints.
Freelance Fashion Stylist + Creative Assistant | Visual Merchandiser at FASHION + EARLY CAREER EXPERIENCE
October 1, 2009 - October 1, 2018
Styled and directed models for editorial and portfolio shoots; assisted Lauryn Hill’s stylist with luxury pulls and band styling; supported Zac Posen for SS2011 runway preparation; 9 years in retail & visual merchandising informing taste, composition, and consumer-aware visual storytelling.

Education

Fashion Merchandising at Berkeley College, NYC
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education