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Hi, I’m Danyel Poindexter, a Creative Brand Designer focused on web design and illustration. I help small businesses craft distinctive brands and engaging digital experiences through thoughtful identity, user-friendly interfaces, and expressive illustrations. Over the years, I’ve worked as a freelance designer and illustrator, collaborating with startups, educators, and content teams to tell stories visually. I’m passionate about digital illustration, brand identity, and making creative ideas that let's me try new styles and techniques…Hi, I’m Danyel Poindexter, a Creative Brand Designer focused on web design and illustration. I help small businesses craft distinctive brands and engaging digital experiences through thoughtful identity, user-friendly interfaces, and expressive illustrations. Over the years, I’ve worked as a freelance designer and illustrator, collaborating with startups, educators, and content teams to tell stories visually. I’m passionate about digital illustration, brand identity, and making creative ideas that let's me try new styles and techniques

Danyel Poindexter

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Brand Designer, Web Designer, Illustrator, +4

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Hi, I’m Danyel Poindexter, a Creative Brand Designer focused on web design and illustration. I help small businesses craft distinctive brands and engaging digital experiences through thoughtful identity, user-friendly interfaces, and expressive illustrations. Over the years, I’ve worked as a freelance designer and illustrator, collaborating with startups, educators, and content teams to tell stories visually. I’m passionate about digital illustration, brand identity, and making creative ideas that let's me try new styles and techniques…Hi, I’m Danyel Poindexter, a Creative Brand Designer focused on web design and illustration. I help small businesses craft distinctive brands and engaging digital experiences through thoughtful identity, user-friendly interfaces, and expressive illustrations. Over the years, I’ve worked as a freelance designer and illustrator, collaborating with startups, educators, and content teams to tell stories visually. I’m passionate about digital illustration, brand identity, and making creative ideas that let's me try new styles and techniques

Available to hire

Saint Louis, United States

Hi, I’m Danyel Poindexter, a Creative Brand Designer focused on web design and illustration. I help small businesses craft distinctive brands and engaging digital experiences through thoughtful identity, user-friendly interfaces, and expressive illustrations.

Over the years, I’ve worked as a freelance designer and illustrator, collaborating with startups, educators, and content teams to tell stories visually. I’m passionate about digital illustration, brand identity, and making creative ideas that let’s me try new styles and techniques

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator & Designer at Freelance

January 1, 2020 - Present

Developed unique brand logos for small businesses, designed user-friendly web interfaces using Figma, and created character illustrations to communicate client brands.

Website & Product Designer at PurfectKittyCat

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026

Designed and developed user-friendly product designs and website layouts; addressed technical issues; collaborated with vendors to implement design strategies.

Lead Brand Manager at Poplar Institute For Film & Theatre

April 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021

Led brand management for film & theatre initiatives, coordinating with teams to develop branding strategies and campaign assets.

Client Services Assistant at Influence & Co.

November 1, 2017 - February 1, 2019

Collaborated with content strategists, assisted in researching topics, creating outlines, and pitching ideas for client articles.

Content Coordinator/Consultant at TSi Geotechnical, Inc.

October 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Managed LinkedIn presence, created social posts, advised on brand awareness and web development.

Freelance Writer at WriterAccess

July 1, 2016 - July 1, 2018

Wrote business, product, and travel articles; ensured quality and plagiarism checks; aligned with client requirements.

Staff Writer at University of Missouri - St. Louis

September 1, 2016 - October 1, 2017

Met deadlines for articles; contributed reviews and opinions; supported coverage of events.

Publishing Editor at UMSL Litmag Literary Magazine

January 1, 2017 - May 1, 2017

As chair of publishing committee, edited manuscripts, created digital signage, and managed author biographies.

Contributing Writer at HonorSociety.org

October 1, 2015 - February 1, 2017

Wrote articles monthly across Books, Education, Career & Finance sections; managed photos and credits; met deadlines.

Staff Writer at University of Missouri - St. Louis

August 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014

Met deadlines for weekly articles; edited before submission; covered events and concerts.

Freelance Illustrator & Designer at Independent Artists & Businesses

January 1, 2020 - Present

Developed artists' album & song covers; developed unique brand logos for small businesses, enhancing their visual identity.

Character & Product Illustrator at Purfect Kitty Cat

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026

Designed character & product illustrations.

Education

BA, English Language and Literature, General at University of Missouri-Saint Louis

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018