My knowledge of how to grow advocates fits perfectly with my mission and goal to help brands and organizations grow and become world leaders in their category. I have extensive experience in advertising/design agencies, in-house creative, and standalone creative assignments. This experience and my intense focus on system-based thinking and visual identity systems make me a perfect fit for the role.

Darryl Collins

My knowledge of how to grow advocates fits perfectly with my mission and goal to help brands and organizations grow and become world leaders in their category. I have extensive experience in advertising/design agencies, in-house creative, and standalone creative assignments. This experience and my intense focus on system-based thinking and visual identity systems make me a perfect fit for the role.

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My knowledge of how to grow advocates fits perfectly with my mission and goal to help brands and organizations grow and become world leaders in their category. I have extensive experience in advertising/design agencies, in-house creative, and standalone creative assignments. This experience and my intense focus on system-based thinking and visual identity systems make me a perfect fit for the role.

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Work Experience

Creative Visionary at dcHAUS Design Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Spearheaded design projects from concept to execution, delivering visually impactful solutions that enhanced brand visibility and client engagement. Implemented user-centered design principles to improve client satisfaction and expedite project timelines. Fostered cross-disciplinary collaboration across design and marketing teams, aligning brand strategies with audience insights.
Content Brand Manager at FOOD LIFELINE
January 1, 2025 - October 3, 2025
Craft compelling visual narratives across print and digital platforms; led the design of branded assets for marketing, social media, websites, and other platforms. Maintained brand consistency by upholding established design/workflow practices. Led content strategy, improved brand visibility, and drove audience engagement; streamlined the design process to cut turnaround times and boost productivity.
Visual Creative Design Manager at EXOFFICIO
January 1, 2017 - October 3, 2025
Transformed a low-performing creative team into a high-performing unit, increasing project delivery speed by 30%. Established clear brand standards for messaging and visuals. Fostered a user-centric design approach by collaborating with leadership and product teams; redesigned assets to optimize user engagement.
Associate Creative Director at HACKER GROUP
January 1, 2015 - October 3, 2025
Cultivated a culture of creative thinking within the art directors and copywriters team. Streamlined imagery sourcing to reduce costs and improve output. Led the development of art-directed pitch decks that secured client buy-in and approvals.
Creative Manager at Clear Brand Marketing Group, CLEARWIRE
January 1, 2013 - October 3, 2025
Realigned brand assets to engage untapped consumer bases. Provided strategic creative direction to agencies, sales teams, and vendors. Drove data-driven creative problem-solving through rational design thinking; coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline workflows.
Design Consultant & Project Manager at STARBUCKS
January 1, 2011 - October 3, 2025
Enhanced profitability by streamlining communication and accelerating feedback loops. Crafted branded packaging programs and established guidelines to minimize brand misinterpretation.
Senior Designer, Creative Services Group at TOMMY BAHAMA
January 1, 2011 - October 3, 2025
Elevated the visual impact of packaging, emails, POS kits, photography, and global promotions. Built a comprehensive asset library to support scalable design. Implemented streamlined design processes, reducing turnaround times.

Education

Bachelor of Communication Arts Degree at College for Creative Studies
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1989

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Industry Experience

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