Multidisciplinary creative director and brand strategist with 10+ years of experience translating business goals into cohesive visual systems across branding, graphic design, marketing, digital experiences, and photography. I lead projects end-to-end—from discovery and creative direction through polished, production-ready deliverables. I partner with clients to align design decisions with audience needs and brand positioning, manage creative timelines and delivery, and ensure consistency across digital, print, and campaign touchpoints. My strengths include building signature campaign/event identities, directing visual assets across channels, and supporting performance goals through marketing and KPI tracking.

Lauren DuBose

Multidisciplinary creative director and brand strategist with 10+ years of experience translating business goals into cohesive visual systems across branding, graphic design, marketing, digital experiences, and photography. I lead projects end-to-end—from discovery and creative direction through polished, production-ready deliverables. I partner with clients to align design decisions with audience needs and brand positioning, manage creative timelines and delivery, and ensure consistency across digital, print, and campaign touchpoints. My strengths include building signature campaign/event identities, directing visual assets across channels, and supporting performance goals through marketing and KPI tracking.

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Multidisciplinary creative director and brand strategist with 10+ years of experience translating business goals into cohesive visual systems across branding, graphic design, marketing, digital experiences, and photography. I lead projects end-to-end—from discovery and creative direction through polished, production-ready deliverables.

I partner with clients to align design decisions with audience needs and brand positioning, manage creative timelines and delivery, and ensure consistency across digital, print, and campaign touchpoints. My strengths include building signature campaign/event identities, directing visual assets across channels, and supporting performance goals through marketing and KPI tracking.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Director of Design & Brand Strategy at Taylor Brand Consulting
June 1, 2025 - Present
Lead design and brand strategy for client creative initiatives, developing visual direction and cohesive brand systems. Provide creative consulting and strategic guidance to align design decisions with client goals, audience needs, and brand positioning. Direct visual assets across digital, print, marketing, and brand applications, translating objectives into polished concepts and production-ready deliverables.
Office Manager & Compliance Specialist at Aquatrex, INC.
October 1, 2024 - Present
Manage administrative operations, client communications, scheduling, billing support, work orders, supplies, and internal coordination. Coordinate compliance documentation and reporting, Cross Connection Control support, HR processes, trainings, and communications. Create web, graphic design, and business communications materials.
Owner / Creative Director at Doki Doki Creative, LLC
June 1, 2024 - Present
Lead branding, graphic design, photography, and visual communications projects from discovery through final delivery. Manage client relationships, project scope, creative direction, timelines, production, and delivery for end-to-end creative outcomes.
Marketing Specialist (Graphic Design) at Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2024
Led integrated marketing across social media, print, digital, photography, copywriting, PR, outreach, event branding, video, illustration, publications, and web. Developed signature event branding and cohesive campaign materials across digital and physical touchpoints. Supported KPI and progress management to evaluate marketing performance and organizational goals.
Graphic Designer II (Campus Graphics) at Allan Hancock College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Provided creative consulting, campaign development, design rendering, prepress, and digital design for institutional and insourced clients. Managed client projects from concept through production while adhering to institutional brand and design standards.

Education

Associate (Graphic Design) or related program at Allan Hancock College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Graphic Design (Certificate/Program) or related coursework at California College of the Arts
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
High School Diploma (or equivalent) at Cabrillo High School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2026
Whale Done: Leading By Example (GS)
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2026
Department of the Year (AHC 2022)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
5 Years of Service Pin (AHC)
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail