Hello! I’m a passionate, award-winning, senior creative producing authentic, compelling solutions that are strategy-driven, stick to parameters, and achieve goals. With a background in anthropology and art, I have a penchant for human-centered insights, conceptual thinking, and transforming ideas into targeted, on-brand communications. I specialize in print and digital design of all kinds – logo design and brand development, VIS and guidelines, multi-disciplinary campaign development, narrative development, wayfinding and interpretive design, event branding and planning, grassroots (community, civic, nonprofit) advocacy and marketing.

Margaret Spalding

Hello! I’m a passionate, award-winning, senior creative producing authentic, compelling solutions that are strategy-driven, stick to parameters, and achieve goals. With a background in anthropology and art, I have a penchant for human-centered insights, conceptual thinking, and transforming ideas into targeted, on-brand communications. I specialize in print and digital design of all kinds – logo design and brand development, VIS and guidelines, multi-disciplinary campaign development, narrative development, wayfinding and interpretive design, event branding and planning, grassroots (community, civic, nonprofit) advocacy and marketing.

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Hello! I’m a passionate, award-winning, senior creative producing authentic, compelling solutions that are strategy-driven, stick to parameters, and achieve goals. With a background in anthropology and art, I have a penchant for human-centered insights, conceptual thinking, and transforming ideas into targeted, on-brand communications. I specialize in print and digital design of all kinds – logo design and brand development, VIS and guidelines, multi-disciplinary campaign development, narrative development, wayfinding and interpretive design, event branding and planning, grassroots (community, civic, nonprofit) advocacy and marketing.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Designer & Art Director at Margaret Spalding, LLC
January 1, 2008 - November 11, 2025
Multi-disciplinary senior creative producing strategic solutions tailored to project goals, audience needs, and brand voice for clients ranging from local business to large firms, municipalities to nonprofits. Consulting and strategy, campaign development, logo design, brand systems, marketing plans, advertising, event development, civic, policy and nonprofit campaigns, interpretive design.
Executive Director at South River Watershed Alliance
January 1, 2019 - November 11, 2025
Leads strategic, nonprofit communications and the development of multi-platform campaigns for advocacy and fundraising. Co-leads all programs, product & project development, events, partnerships, outreach and engagement. Supports board of directors in long-range planning, operations, and development.
Senior Designer & Art Director at Jackson Spalding
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Award-winning agency experience for clients including Toyota, Coca-Cola, Delta, The Goizueta Foundation, City of Atlanta, Rollins, Chick-fil-A, TM Capital, Smith + Howard, and many more. Brand designer and art director responsible for campaign development for advertising, marketing, PR, events, capital campaigns, logo design, brand development, photo and video direction, production, and creative team leadership.
Graphic Designer at Carter’s | Oshkosh
January 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010
Junior designer for Carter's packaging, advertising, catalog design, POP and in-store signage.

Education

B.A. Anthropology at College of Charleston
January 1, 1999 - November 11, 2025
Studio Art (minor) at University of Georgia
January 1, 2000 - November 11, 2025
Graphic Design & Art Direction at The Creative Circus
January 1, 2010 - November 11, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government, Media & Entertainment