Hi, I’m Piper Ferrari, an Art Director and Senior Designer specializing in branding, apparel, merchandise, packaging, and digital design for music, retail, and lifestyle brands. I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams to move concepts from idea to production, delivering high-impact visual systems for global brands like Guitar Center, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group. My work has been recognized by Graphic Design USA, Creative Boom, and Adobe for creative excellence and industry innovation. In my freelancing practice, I’ve led creative direction for 12+ artists and brands across merchandise, apparel, branding, and retail programs, guiding projects from concept through final delivery and coordinating with vendors and production teams. I’ve directed illustrators and partners to maintain brand consistency, developed brand identities and album packaging, and built marketing campaigns and digital assets tailored to each client’s audience. At Guitar Center, I design assets for national campaigns, develop scalable Figma workflows and design systems, and create cohesive campaigns that strengthen brand presence across ecommerce and retail.

Piper Ferrari

Hi, I’m Piper Ferrari, an Art Director and Senior Designer specializing in branding, apparel, merchandise, packaging, and digital design for music, retail, and lifestyle brands. I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams to move concepts from idea to production, delivering high-impact visual systems for global brands like Guitar Center, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group. My work has been recognized by Graphic Design USA, Creative Boom, and Adobe for creative excellence and industry innovation. In my freelancing practice, I’ve led creative direction for 12+ artists and brands across merchandise, apparel, branding, and retail programs, guiding projects from concept through final delivery and coordinating with vendors and production teams. I’ve directed illustrators and partners to maintain brand consistency, developed brand identities and album packaging, and built marketing campaigns and digital assets tailored to each client’s audience. At Guitar Center, I design assets for national campaigns, develop scalable Figma workflows and design systems, and create cohesive campaigns that strengthen brand presence across ecommerce and retail.

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Hi, I’m Piper Ferrari, an Art Director and Senior Designer specializing in branding, apparel, merchandise, packaging, and digital design for music, retail, and lifestyle brands. I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams to move concepts from idea to production, delivering high-impact visual systems for global brands like Guitar Center, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group. My work has been recognized by Graphic Design USA, Creative Boom, and Adobe for creative excellence and industry innovation.

In my freelancing practice, I’ve led creative direction for 12+ artists and brands across merchandise, apparel, branding, and retail programs, guiding projects from concept through final delivery and coordinating with vendors and production teams. I’ve directed illustrators and partners to maintain brand consistency, developed brand identities and album packaging, and built marketing campaigns and digital assets tailored to each client’s audience. At Guitar Center, I design assets for national campaigns, develop scalable Figma workflows and design systems, and create cohesive campaigns that strengthen brand presence across ecommerce and retail.

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Work Experience

Senior Designer at Guitar Center
May 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Designed and delivered digital, ecommerce, retail, and marketing assets supporting national campaigns and product launches. Developed scalable Figma workflows, design systems, and production processes that improve team collaboration and efficiency. Created cohesive visual campaigns that strengthen brand consistency across ecommerce and retail environments.
Art Director & Designer (Freelance) at Self-Employed / Freelance
November 1, 2021 - Present
Led creative direction for 12+ artists and brands across merchandise, apparel, branding, and retail programs. Managed projects from creative brief through final production, including apparel graphics, vendor communication, and print preparation. Directed freelance illustrators and creative partners to ensure consistent quality and brand alignment. Lead creative direction, branding, apparel, packaging, and visual design projects for clients across music, fashion, and culture. Managed projects from concept through final delivery, overseeing creative strategy, client communication, timelines, and production. Developed brand identities, merchandise collections, album packaging, marketing campaigns, and digital assets tailored to each client's audience and objectives. SELECTED CLIENTS INCLUDE: Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Adobe, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Lamps Plus, and a diverse roster of artists, brands, and businesses.
Contract Art Director at Rottweiler Merch
April 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Led creative direction for 12+ artists and brands across merchandise, apparel, branding, and retail programs. Managed projects from creative brief through final production, including apparel graphics, vendor communication, and print preparation. Directed freelance illustrators and creative partners to ensure consistent quality and brand alignment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Art Education (B.A.) at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
January 11, 2030 - June 11, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other