Hi, I'm Corby Deford, a graphic designer based in Michigan. With several years of experience in designing impactful advertisements, Amazon storefronts, and internal materials for well-known brands, I thrive on creating visually compelling work that drives results and client satisfaction. I enjoy collaborating with teams and mentoring junior designers to foster creativity and growth within the group. I graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design from Western Michigan University, where I gained extensive hands-on experience in typography, branding, visual systems, and motion graphics. I’m always eager to learn and adapt, bringing my skills in project management and design to deliver quality work on time across various platforms.

Corby Deford

Hi, I'm Corby Deford, a graphic designer based in Michigan. With several years of experience in designing impactful advertisements, Amazon storefronts, and internal materials for well-known brands, I thrive on creating visually compelling work that drives results and client satisfaction. I enjoy collaborating with teams and mentoring junior designers to foster creativity and growth within the group. I graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design from Western Michigan University, where I gained extensive hands-on experience in typography, branding, visual systems, and motion graphics. I’m always eager to learn and adapt, bringing my skills in project management and design to deliver quality work on time across various platforms.

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Hi, I’m Corby Deford, a graphic designer based in Michigan.
With several years of experience in designing impactful advertisements, Amazon storefronts, and internal materials for well-known brands, I thrive on creating visually compelling work that drives results and client satisfaction. I enjoy collaborating with teams and mentoring junior designers to foster creativity and growth within the group.

I graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design from Western Michigan University, where I gained extensive hands-on experience in typography, branding, visual systems, and motion graphics. I’m always eager to learn and adapt, bringing my skills in project management and design to deliver quality work on time across various platforms.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Blue Wheel Media
December 1, 2020 - April 30, 2025
Designed ads for various platforms, driving substantial improvements in client engagement and campaign reach. Developed Amazon storefronts to streamline user experience, leading to enhanced visibility and increased sales. Led team in management absence to ensure project progress, reasonable workloads, and timely delivery. Designed internal use materials for various well-known brands, including brand guidelines, media kits, influencer decks, and other internal presentations and documents. Collaborated with other teams to create eye-catching promotional materials, resulting in increased engagement. Quality checked all designs to ensure adherence to brand guidelines and maintain quality standards. Fostered a collaborative environment by mentoring junior designers to develop team creativity and morale. Managed a large variety of clients and a high volume of tasks with quick turnaround while adhering to varying brand guidelines and voice effectively.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Blue Wheel Media
July 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Designed and overhauled Amazon storefronts for several well-known brands to enhance visual appeal and customer navigation efficiency. Collaborated with advertising teams to create impactful listing images and A+ Content. Worked with social analysts to design multi-platform ad campaigns to boost brand interest and engagement. Worked closely with clients to understand their vision and develop design solutions aligned with their goals and needs.

Education

BFA at Western Michigan University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019

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Industry Experience

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