I am a highly adaptable Creative and Design Director with over 15 years of experience in crafting strategic and conceptual print and digital design solutions across a wide range of channels. I enjoy simplifying intricate concepts and ideas, and have a drive to elevate brand perceptions and build awareness. With every project my skill set of layout organization, design, branding, typography, ideation formation, and Photoshop executions have been refined and excelled to a high level of standards while paying great attention to detail. As a passionate, organized designer and leader I love to deliver quality work that creates a positive impact. My ability to balance creativity with strategic thinking, combined with my meticulous attention to detail, makes me an asset to any team.

Margaret Szarzynski

I am a highly adaptable Creative and Design Director with over 15 years of experience in crafting strategic and conceptual print and digital design solutions across a wide range of channels. I enjoy simplifying intricate concepts and ideas, and have a drive to elevate brand perceptions and build awareness. With every project my skill set of layout organization, design, branding, typography, ideation formation, and Photoshop executions have been refined and excelled to a high level of standards while paying great attention to detail. As a passionate, organized designer and leader I love to deliver quality work that creates a positive impact. My ability to balance creativity with strategic thinking, combined with my meticulous attention to detail, makes me an asset to any team.

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I am a highly adaptable Creative and Design Director with over 15 years of experience in crafting strategic and conceptual print and digital design solutions across a wide range of channels. I enjoy simplifying intricate concepts and ideas, and have a drive to elevate brand perceptions and build awareness. With every project my skill set of layout organization, design, branding, typography, ideation formation, and Photoshop executions have been refined and excelled to a high level of standards while paying great attention to detail.

As a passionate, organized designer and leader I love to deliver quality work that creates a positive impact. My ability to balance creativity with strategic thinking, combined with my meticulous attention to detail, makes me an asset to any team.

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Language

English
Fluent
Polish
Advanced

Work Experience

Independent Creative + Design Director at Freelance (Remote)
October 1, 2024 - Present
Lead creative direction and design strategy for clients across branding, print, web, and multimedia; manage timelines and budgets; collaborate with photographers, developers, and external vendors.
Visual Designer, Consultant at Via Technical (Contract: Remote) for Illumina
October 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Contract visual designer providing design direction and UI/branding materials for Illumina; cross-functional collaboration.
Creative Director at Mahana Therapeutics (Remote)
April 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Led creative direction across brand and digital assets; oversaw design teams; produced patient-focused materials.
Associate Creative Director at Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness (NY)
August 1, 2018 - November 1, 2021
Led creative direction for wellness accounts; managed cross-functional teams; concept development.
Associate Creative Director at FCB Health New York
July 1, 2016 - March 1, 2018
Oversaw art direction and creative output for healthcare accounts; collaborated with strategists and producers.
VP, ART Supervisor at CDM New York
May 1, 2013 - July 1, 2016
Led art direction for multi-channel campaigns; supervised design staff; client presentations.
Art Director + Web Designer at MANGA CREATIVE KITCHEN (Freelance: Istanbul, Turkey)
April 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012
Art direction and web design for international projects; branding and packaging.
Senior Art Director + Web Designer at Wilson RMS (NY)
October 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Led creative direction and web design for corporate clients; designed systems and assets.
Art Director at The Levinson Tractenberg Group (NY)
September 1, 2007 - October 1, 2008
Art direction for advertising campaigns; concept development and production oversight.
Art Director at Quinn Fable Advertising, Inc. (NY)
November 1, 2005 - August 1, 2007
Art direction for advertising campaigns; design leadership across print and digital.

Education

BFA at FIT (SUNY)
January 1, 2001 - May 1, 2005
AAS at FIT (SUNY)
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2003

Qualifications

TESL/TESOL Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Professional Services