Lianne Cawley

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I am an Art Director and Creative Director with 18+ years of experience leading brand strategy, visual identity, campaign development, and creative production.

About

I am an Art Director and Creative Director with 18+ years of experience leading brand strategy, visual identity, campaign development, and creative production. Known for translating strategy and cultural context into thoughtful visual systems, compelling pitch concepts, and polished client-facing creative. Strong collaborator across design, copy, marketing, photography, development, and production with a hands-on approach from initial creative direction through final delivery.

  • 16 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Software & Internet
  • Other

Work experience· 6 roles

Co-Founder · The Very Good Branding WorkshopMar 2026 – Present · 9 mos

Co-founded a brand education event helping entrepreneurs understand how strategy, storytelling, and visual identity work together. Led concept development, event positioning, programming, speaker coordination, and creative direction.

Founder · The Branded GoodJun 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

Non-profit initiative creating apparel collections with 100% of net profits donated to partner charities, including The Bissell Centre, Canadian Women's Foundation, AdaptAbilities, Alberta Cancer Foundation, and others.

Creative Director & Founder · Chapter 35Jul 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 5 mos

Lead brand strategy, creative direction, and design systems for 150+ businesses, guiding projects from discovery through execution, production, and launch. Served as Art Director and Creative Director for large-scale integrated marketing campaigns for corporate clients including Alberta Motor Association, Finning Canada, and Alberta Construction Safety Association. Direct visual identity, typography, layout, print, packaging, digital, signage, and environmental brand touchpoints across diverse industries. Build mood boards, creative territories, pitch decks, and brand presentations that communicate direction clearly to clients and collaborators. Collaborate with and direct designers, copywriters, photographers, developers, printers, and fabricators to ensure creative integrity across all deliverables. Provide senior-level creative leadership to clients who need cohesive, strategic brand direction without hiring a full-time creative director.

Art Director · Wellness Alberta MagazineAug 2014 – Jul 2015 · 1 yr
Senior Graphic Designer · PinPoint MarketingJan 2014 – Aug 2015 · 1 yr 8 mos
Brand Lead · HoneywellAug 2010 – Jan 2014 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Education

Bachelor of Design in Advertising Design · Ontario College of Art & Design (OCAD)2005 – 2009
Psychology & Sociology · University of Alberta2003 – 2005

Certifications and awards

RGD Certified Designer2026 – 2027

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