I am a brand-focused, creative professional with over 20 years of experience translating visual identity across packaging, digital, retail, and marketing channels. I specialize in developing cohesive concepts that elevate brand expression and ensure consistency across every touchpoint. With a strong foundation in consumer product design, I deliver strategic, story-driven creative that connects and performs with clarity, craft, and vision. My expertise includes creative direction and design specializing in packaging and brand identity, with experience spanning advertising, sales collateral, and integrated marketing. I lead art direction for photography and video, delivering cohesive visual storytelling across print and digital platforms including social media, email, websites, and trade show environments.

Susie Q. Winn

I am a brand-focused, creative professional with over 20 years of experience translating visual identity across packaging, digital, retail, and marketing channels. I specialize in developing cohesive concepts that elevate brand expression and ensure consistency across every touchpoint. With a strong foundation in consumer product design, I deliver strategic, story-driven creative that connects and performs with clarity, craft, and vision. My expertise includes creative direction and design specializing in packaging and brand identity, with experience spanning advertising, sales collateral, and integrated marketing. I lead art direction for photography and video, delivering cohesive visual storytelling across print and digital platforms including social media, email, websites, and trade show environments.

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I am a brand-focused, creative professional with over 20 years of experience translating visual identity across packaging, digital, retail, and marketing channels. I specialize in developing cohesive concepts that elevate brand expression and ensure consistency across every touchpoint. With a strong foundation in consumer product design, I deliver strategic, story-driven creative that connects and performs with clarity, craft, and vision.

My expertise includes creative direction and design specializing in packaging and brand identity, with experience spanning advertising, sales collateral, and integrated marketing. I lead art direction for photography and video, delivering cohesive visual storytelling across print and digital platforms including social media, email, websites, and trade show environments.

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Work Experience

Art Director at United Brands
May 31, 2020 - Present
Lead art direction, creating strategic and creative designs for packaging and brand identity. Oversee integrated marketing collateral including advertising, sales materials, and digital campaigns. Manage visual storytelling across print, digital platforms, social media, email, websites, and trade show environments to ensure brand consistency and elevate consumer engagement.
Freelance Art Director/Designer at HiFi Creative
May 31, 2020 - September 3, 2025
Provided art direction and strategic design for marketing collateral and brand development across print and digital media. Delivered advertising, publishing, catalogs, logos, brochures, direct mail, packaging, social media, email, and website design. Specialized in pre-press file management and functional UX designs for clients including United Airlines, Blue Cross Blue Shield, University of Chicago, JK's Cider, and AT&T.
Senior Designer & Illustrator at WCN Group
April 30, 2020 - September 3, 2025
Created illustration and graphic designs for licensed apparel, merchandise, and packaging for major clients including NFL, MLB, Corona, Walmart, and national retailers. Provided art direction, storyboards, pre-press management, and design of technical packaging artwork.
Senior Designer at United Airlines
December 31, 2019 - September 3, 2025
Designed creative and illustrated materials for marketing campaigns and customer experiences. Produced print and digital collateral including advertising, branding strategies, packaging, direct mail, banners, digital displays, and signage with a focus on corporate identity and brand standards.
Senior Designer at Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC
October 31, 2018 - September 3, 2025
Developed and executed strategic marketing campaigns for the dental instrument manufacturer. Created conceptual designs for print and digital media including advertising, social, email, web, sales materials, and convention experiences. Collaborated with senior executives to maintain high standards and brand identity.
Senior Graphic Designer at Schawk Retail Marketing/Anthem
August 29, 2015 - September 1, 2025
Art direction and creative design for national advertisements, publications, large-format catalogs, packaging, and in-store displays for major retailers. Managed pre-press and asset management, digital retouching, copywriting, and editing. Clients included OfficeMax, Home Depot, Sears, Kmart, Jim Beam, and Heineken.

Education

Master of Education at University of Arkansas
January 7, 2002 - June 8, 2007
Sports & Recreation Management
Bachelor of Arts at University of Arkansas
January 8, 1990 - June 3, 1994
Journalism/Graphic Design
Graduate Guitar & Music Performance at Grove School of Music
January 9, 1989 - December 22, 1989

Qualifications

Athletic Hall of Fame
September 10, 2010 - September 3, 2025
Springdale High Shool

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Gaming, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality