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I'm Danielle Fasano, a Senior Graphic Designer and Exhibiting Fine Artist with 20+ years of experience creating illustration-led, brand-driven visual work for agencies and brands. My practice bridges fine art and commercial design, focusing on visual storytelling, refined aesthetics, and strong composition across print, packaging, and digital platforms. I specialize in branding, illustration, and expressive visual systems that translate abstract ideas into distinctive, emotionally engaging imagery. I bring an art-forward, thoughtful approach to commercial projects, balancing concept, craft, and clarity. I work independently and with teams in remote, flexible, and project-based environments. I'm currently seeking illustration-focused, part-time, contract, or remote engagements with agencies and brands. I’ve built a practice that merges fine art with commercial design, delivering visually compelling branding and illustration systems. My passion is translating abstract concepts into accessible imagery that resonates with audiences, while maintaining a refined aesthetic and clear, effective communication across print, packaging, and digital spaces.…I'm Danielle Fasano, a Senior Graphic Designer and Exhibiting Fine Artist with 20+ years of experience creating illustration-led, brand-driven visual work for agencies and brands. My practice bridges fine art and commercial design, focusing on visual storytelling, refined aesthetics, and strong composition across print, packaging, and digital platforms. I specialize in branding, illustration, and expressive visual systems that translate abstract ideas into distinctive, emotionally engaging imagery. I bring an art-forward, thoughtful approach to commercial projects, balancing concept, craft, and clarity. I work independently and with teams in remote, flexible, and project-based environments. I'm currently seeking illustration-focused, part-time, contract, or remote engagements with agencies and brands. I’ve built a practice that merges fine art with commercial design, delivering visually compelling branding and illustration systems. My passion is translating abstract concepts into accessible imagery that resonates with audiences, while maintaining a refined aesthetic and clear, effective communication across print, packaging, and digital spaces.

Danielle Fasano

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Designer, +2

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I'm Danielle Fasano, a Senior Graphic Designer and Exhibiting Fine Artist with 20+ years of experience creating illustration-led, brand-driven visual work for agencies and brands. My practice bridges fine art and commercial design, focusing on visual storytelling, refined aesthetics, and strong composition across print, packaging, and digital platforms. I specialize in branding, illustration, and expressive visual systems that translate abstract ideas into distinctive, emotionally engaging imagery. I bring an art-forward, thoughtful approach to commercial projects, balancing concept, craft, and clarity. I work independently and with teams in remote, flexible, and project-based environments. I'm currently seeking illustration-focused, part-time, contract, or remote engagements with agencies and brands. I’ve built a practice that merges fine art with commercial design, delivering visually compelling branding and illustration systems. My passion is translating abstract concepts into accessible imagery that resonates with audiences, while maintaining a refined aesthetic and clear, effective communication across print, packaging, and digital spaces.…I'm Danielle Fasano, a Senior Graphic Designer and Exhibiting Fine Artist with 20+ years of experience creating illustration-led, brand-driven visual work for agencies and brands. My practice bridges fine art and commercial design, focusing on visual storytelling, refined aesthetics, and strong composition across print, packaging, and digital platforms. I specialize in branding, illustration, and expressive visual systems that translate abstract ideas into distinctive, emotionally engaging imagery. I bring an art-forward, thoughtful approach to commercial projects, balancing concept, craft, and clarity. I work independently and with teams in remote, flexible, and project-based environments. I'm currently seeking illustration-focused, part-time, contract, or remote engagements with agencies and brands. I’ve built a practice that merges fine art with commercial design, delivering visually compelling branding and illustration systems. My passion is translating abstract concepts into accessible imagery that resonates with audiences, while maintaining a refined aesthetic and clear, effective communication across print, packaging, and digital spaces.

Available to hire

I’m Danielle Fasano, a Senior Graphic Designer and Exhibiting Fine Artist with 20+ years of experience creating illustration-led, brand-driven visual work for agencies and brands. My practice bridges fine art and commercial design, focusing on visual storytelling, refined aesthetics, and strong composition across print, packaging, and digital platforms. I specialize in branding, illustration, and expressive visual systems that translate abstract ideas into distinctive, emotionally engaging imagery. I bring an art-forward, thoughtful approach to commercial projects, balancing concept, craft, and clarity. I work independently and with teams in remote, flexible, and project-based environments. I’m currently seeking illustration-focused, part-time, contract, or remote engagements with agencies and brands.

I’ve built a practice that merges fine art with commercial design, delivering visually compelling branding and illustration systems. My passion is translating abstract concepts into accessible imagery that resonates with audiences, while maintaining a refined aesthetic and clear, effective communication across print, packaging, and digital spaces.

Skills

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Ocluvet / Oclumed

January 1, 2018 - Present

Provide remote branding, packaging, and graphic design support for product lines manufactured across two facilities. Develop original illustrations and visual assets supporting product identity and packaging systems. Design print-ready packaging and marketing materials with attention to color, layout, and consistency. Edit and produce video content using Adobe Premiere Pro as needed.

Senior Graphic Artist at CBRE, Suburban Retail Marketing

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2024

Designed visual marketing assets supporting suburban retail leasing efforts. Created custom, illustration-based site plans for suburban retail properties using Adobe Illustrator. Collaborated closely with brokers and their landlord clients. Created brochures, presentations, and digital marketing materials. Applied strong layout, hierarchy, and visual clarity to support property positioning. Recorded and delivered Adobe Illustrator training for Client Service Coordinators.

Freelance Illustrator & Visual Designer at Various Clients (Remote)

January 1, 2011 - Present

Create custom illustrations, branding systems, and visual assets for agencies and independent brands. Manage projects independently from concept through final delivery. Created custom site plan illustrations for freelance clients.

Graphic Artist at Barksdale Photography

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014

Retouched school photography images, including glare removal and hair cleanup. Created a mock yearbook used by sales teams to present services to schools. Designed photo ID tags and supporting materials. Organized and prepared photography assets for yearbook production.

Graphic Artist at Yellow Pages Group

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011

Created graphic assets and layouts for Yellow Pages advertisements. Designed logos for small businesses without existing branding. Identified by corporate leadership for efficient design process and selected to train new hires. Retained during departmental layoffs prior to outsourcing.

Graphic Artist / Designer at J.M. Stewart Corporation (Stewart Signs)

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008

Designed custom sign headers for churches, schools, and military clients. Created short custom animations for LED signs, including holiday and messaging content. Produced trade show animations demonstrating LED sign capabilities. Created custom mounting drawings for non-standard sign installations.