Helen Wagner Vickers

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Hi, I'm Helen Wagner Vickers, a Senior Art Director with over 15 years of experience in graphic design and more than 6 years managing creative teams.

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Hi, I’m Helen Wagner Vickers, a Senior Art Director with over 15 years of experience in graphic design and more than 6 years managing creative teams. I have a strong track record of leading successful advertising campaigns and creative projects from initial concept through to launch, always ensuring they meet business goals and deadlines.

I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life across both digital and traditional media. My passion lies in translating strategies into impactful designs that resonate with audiences and drive results, whether it’s wellness campaigns for Home Depot associates or social media launches for podcasts.

  • Joined May 2024

Industry experience

  • Healthcare
  • Wholesale & Distribution
  • Consumer Goods
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Retail
  • Professional Services

Projects · 1

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Work experience· 4 roles

Senior Art Director · HelenCreative (Contracted Freelance) - AD AGENCY AND INDEPENDENT CLIENTSJan 2007 – Jun 2024 · 17 yrs 6 mos

Contracted by multiple agencies and clients to lead art direction for campaigns and brand development. Achievements include contributing to a high-response campaign for Toyota Southeast Dealers, managing integrated content and campaigns for MetroPower valued at $400 million, directing a social media campaign launch for The Friendzy podcast that increased engagement by 75%, and supporting local Atlanta businesses like High Ground Company with brand development.

Senior Art Director · HelenCreative (Contracted Freelance) - TURNER DILLON GRECO AGENCYJan 2007 – Jun 2024 · 17 yrs 6 mos

Led a team that won the Gold Quill Award for Excellence in strategic communication for The Home Depot internal communications. Developed creative rooted in strategy across digital and traditional media for benefits packaging, wellness initiatives, and health screening campaigns impacting over 450,000 Home Depot Associates. Managed and developed a team of freelancers including copywriters, designers, and photographers. Supported internal digital wellness campaigns and branding efforts for Summary Plan Descriptions.

Senior Art Director · HelenCreative (Contracted Freelance) - WRAY SMART CREATIVE AGENCYJan 2005 – Dec 2007 · 3 yrs

Part of a team launching consumer ophthalmic OTC products for Alimera Sciences, including naming, branding, packaging, and messaging. Directed advertising campaigns, supervised product photo shoots, and led package design for these products. Developed strategic creative for multiple media formats and played a key role in demonstrating the return on investment for media budgets, which resulted in successful product sales to a national pharma company.

Art Director · ONE SOURCE MARKETING AGENCYJan 2001 – Dec 2004 · 4 yrs

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts · Radford University2024

Concentration in Graphic Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts · Radford University, VA1993 – 1997

Certifications and awards

Gold Quill Award for Excellence in strategic communications2024

Client: The Home Depot

Showsouth2024

Honorable Mention for Starlight Drive-in Poster

ADDYs2024

Honorable Me for Starlight Drive-in Poste

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