I’m Renee Horner, a creative director and graphic designer based in Pittsburgh, where I help organizations thrive by turning meaningful concepts into strong visual systems across print and digital. I’m passionate about branding, typography, and design strategy—leading projects from ideation and mood boards through production and final delivery while keeping timelines and details on track. I’ve built a career supporting clients ranging from small and medium businesses to startups and non-profits, creating everything from logos and stationery to signage, marketing materials, menus, and larger editorial-style assets. I also teach design at the college level, guiding students through creative problem-solving and essential software execution so they can translate ideas into polished, production-ready work.

Renee Horner

I’m Renee Horner, a creative director and graphic designer based in Pittsburgh, where I help organizations thrive by turning meaningful concepts into strong visual systems across print and digital. I’m passionate about branding, typography, and design strategy—leading projects from ideation and mood boards through production and final delivery while keeping timelines and details on track. I’ve built a career supporting clients ranging from small and medium businesses to startups and non-profits, creating everything from logos and stationery to signage, marketing materials, menus, and larger editorial-style assets. I also teach design at the college level, guiding students through creative problem-solving and essential software execution so they can translate ideas into polished, production-ready work.

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I’m Renee Horner, a creative director and graphic designer based in Pittsburgh, where I help organizations thrive by turning meaningful concepts into strong visual systems across print and digital. I’m passionate about branding, typography, and design strategy—leading projects from ideation and mood boards through production and final delivery while keeping timelines and details on track.

I’ve built a career supporting clients ranging from small and medium businesses to startups and non-profits, creating everything from logos and stationery to signage, marketing materials, menus, and larger editorial-style assets. I also teach design at the college level, guiding students through creative problem-solving and essential software execution so they can translate ideas into polished, production-ready work.

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Work Experience

Adjunct Graphic Design Instructor at Point Park University
January 1, 2025 - Present
Teach undergraduate graphic design, guiding students in creative problem-solving, design theory, and technical software execution while using a Learning Management System and updating curriculum for multiple classes. Courses include Interactive Design I; Graphic Design I and II; Graphic Design Illustration; Typography I; Visual Storytelling and Digital Image Editing.
Graphic Design Instructor at Pittsburgh Technical College
October 1, 2020 - June 30, 2024
Taught a two-year associate degree program through design theory, software skills, and creative problem-solving; updated syllabi and course descriptions. Facilitated and hosted portfolio shows for graduating students. Classes taught included Compositional Drawing, Computer Illustration, Steps to Career Success, Computerized Page Makeup, Production and Portfolio 2; instruction used in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous formats with a Learning Management System.
Contract Graphic Design Consultant at Bridgeway Capital
May 1, 2010 - Present
Collaborate with startup and non-profit borrowers to create educational materials that support organizational success, delivered on time and aligned with goals. Develop comprehensive branding service scopes including logo, stationery, flyers, digital assets, signage, branding guides, marketing materials, menus, and posters/banners. Guide clients through a step-by-step roadmap from brainstorming and mood boards to final file delivery, ensuring clear timelines and asset handoffs.
Graphic Designer (Freelancer) at Three E Graphic Design
September 1, 2001 - Present
Strategize with small and medium companies, marketing/sales professionals, and printers to develop and communicate impactful branding concepts from ideation to final projects. Own creative vision and production schedule, removing roadblocks to ensure timely delivery of high-impact work. Convert client ideas into actionable project steps, address questions and concerns, and closely monitor production progress.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Graphic Design; Minor - Graphic Arts at Western Michigan University
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2026
Master of Arts (MA) - Multimedia at Point Park University
August 1, 2025 - September 19, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design (Minor: Graphic Arts) at Western Michigan University
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2026
Master of Arts - Multimedia at Point Park University
August 1, 2025 - September 19, 2026

Qualifications

Improving Your Online Course (Quality Matters)
April 1, 2024 - September 19, 2026

Industry Experience

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