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I build brand systems and campaigns that move the needle—clarifying complex ideas, growing audience engagement, and giving startups, nonprofits, and manufacturers a visual language that converts. Over 16 years of freelance and in-house work, I’ve led end-to-end creative for technology startups, nonprofit organizations, live festivals, and fundraising campaigns, effectively across async/remote and in-room collaboration. I pair strong production craft with a web-forward, AI-accelerated workflow—using tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud alongside generative AI to move faster from concept to shipped asset without sacrificing quality or brand integrity. I’m remote-ready: managing cross-functional stakeholders, contractors, and production vendors across distributed teams and time zones.…I build brand systems and campaigns that move the needle—clarifying complex ideas, growing audience engagement, and giving startups, nonprofits, and manufacturers a visual language that converts. Over 16 years of freelance and in-house work, I’ve led end-to-end creative for technology startups, nonprofit organizations, live festivals, and fundraising campaigns, effectively across async/remote and in-room collaboration. I pair strong production craft with a web-forward, AI-accelerated workflow—using tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud alongside generative AI to move faster from concept to shipped asset without sacrificing quality or brand integrity. I’m remote-ready: managing cross-functional stakeholders, contractors, and production vendors across distributed teams and time zones.

Scott James Vanidestine

Graphic Designer, Designer, Content Producer, +4

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I build brand systems and campaigns that move the needle—clarifying complex ideas, growing audience engagement, and giving startups, nonprofits, and manufacturers a visual language that converts. Over 16 years of freelance and in-house work, I’ve led end-to-end creative for technology startups, nonprofit organizations, live festivals, and fundraising campaigns, effectively across async/remote and in-room collaboration. I pair strong production craft with a web-forward, AI-accelerated workflow—using tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud alongside generative AI to move faster from concept to shipped asset without sacrificing quality or brand integrity. I’m remote-ready: managing cross-functional stakeholders, contractors, and production vendors across distributed teams and time zones.…I build brand systems and campaigns that move the needle—clarifying complex ideas, growing audience engagement, and giving startups, nonprofits, and manufacturers a visual language that converts. Over 16 years of freelance and in-house work, I’ve led end-to-end creative for technology startups, nonprofit organizations, live festivals, and fundraising campaigns, effectively across async/remote and in-room collaboration. I pair strong production craft with a web-forward, AI-accelerated workflow—using tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud alongside generative AI to move faster from concept to shipped asset without sacrificing quality or brand integrity. I’m remote-ready: managing cross-functional stakeholders, contractors, and production vendors across distributed teams and time zones.

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I build brand systems and campaigns that move the needle—clarifying complex ideas, growing audience engagement, and giving startups, nonprofits, and manufacturers a visual language that converts. Over 16 years of freelance and in-house work, I’ve led end-to-end creative for technology startups, nonprofit organizations, live festivals, and fundraising campaigns, effectively across async/remote and in-room collaboration.

I pair strong production craft with a web-forward, AI-accelerated workflow—using tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud alongside generative AI to move faster from concept to shipped asset without sacrificing quality or brand integrity. I’m remote-ready: managing cross-functional stakeholders, contractors, and production vendors across distributed teams and time zones.

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Work Experience

Front-end Developer (Freelance/Contract) at Vistage Worldwide

April 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020

Delivered responsive website content blocks and brand templates on a compressed timeline in a fully remote, async workflow to refresh digital presence without diverting internal resources.

Senior Graphic Designer at Optios Inc.

October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2022

Developed and scaled the Optios brand from an unfamiliar neuroscience startup into a distinct, trusted visual identity. Led fully remote design function across website design, brand/style systems, presentations, and design-led video, delivering dense technical concepts into marketing, sales, and educational content usable by clinical and sales teams. Owned website/digital platform design end-to-end and built sales/marketing toolkit (presentations, one-pagers, ads, product highlights). Directed cohesive brand system and managed contractors/mentored junior designers while maintaining quality and deadlines.

Senior Graphic Designer | Front-end Developer at Vistage Worldwide

February 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019

Supported brand engagement and membership growth by pairing brand-forward design with hands-on front-end development. Built on-brand campaigns and collateral that improved member engagement and supported recruitment. Delivered web-forward digital assets and interactive brand templates, coordinating across marketing, operations, and public-facing teams to maintain brand integrity across print, digital, and interactive formats.

Senior Graphic Designer | Web Administrator (Marketing + Sales Support | Product Development) at Cassida Corporation, North America

March 1, 2018 - February 28, 2019

Improved support efficiency and customer self-service by digitizing service and user manuals into a searchable technical database for support staff and customers. Built product-marketing engine including catalogs, manuals, and sales enablement materials. Optimized the brand’s web and Amazon presence, directed product and lifestyle photo/video shoots, and led trade show and exhibition design. Oversaw junior designers and contractors with workflow, quality control, and creative direction to meet deadlines.

Senior Graphic Designer at Scott James Vanidestine Designs (Freelance)

July 1, 2008 - December 31, 2024

Led end-to-end creative for technology startups, nonprofits, live festivals, and fundraising campaigns—building brand systems, campaigns, and visual storytelling assets across digital and print. Operated fully remote/async with cross-functional stakeholders, translating complex concepts into clear, conversion-focused design language. Strengths included concept development, presentation and marketing toolkit creation, responsive web design collaboration, and design systems that maintained brand consistency across channels. Used a web-forward, AI-accelerated workflow in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud to move faster from concept to shipped assets while protecting quality and brand integrity.

Senior Graphic Designer at Scott James Vanidestine Designs

July 1, 2008 - December 31, 2024

Senior graphic designer and creative design lead operating in San Diego/ Cleveland/remote. Builds brand systems and campaigns, directs visual storytelling, and produces marketing, sales, and educational assets. Works end-to-end from concept to shipped files across print and digital, supporting async remote collaboration with stakeholders, contractors, and vendors.