Highly skilled and multitalented creative with extensive experience in multimedia, marketing and print design. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; dynamic team player with advanced communication abilities. Talented at building and maintaining brand identity, voice and storytelling. Passionate and inventive artist and graphic designer. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on working within budget requirements. ART DIRECTION: Conceptualization / Pitching Ideas / Hiring & Coaching Artists / Project Coordination PRINT DESIGN: Magazine / Newspaper / Newsletters / Brochures / Business Cards / Posters WEB & MULTIMEDIA: Social Media Graphics / Video Editing / Slide Presentations / Blogging / Interactive Storytelling / Content Production & Curation / Branding & Visual Identity / Site Design ART: Hand Lettering / Watercolor & Gouache / Digital Painting & Illustration PHOTOGRAPHY: Retouching / Color Correction / Silhouettes

Vanessa Morsse

Highly skilled and multitalented creative with extensive experience in multimedia, marketing and print design. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; dynamic team player with advanced communication abilities. Talented at building and maintaining brand identity, voice and storytelling. Passionate and inventive artist and graphic designer. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on working within budget requirements. ART DIRECTION: Conceptualization / Pitching Ideas / Hiring & Coaching Artists / Project Coordination PRINT DESIGN: Magazine / Newspaper / Newsletters / Brochures / Business Cards / Posters WEB & MULTIMEDIA: Social Media Graphics / Video Editing / Slide Presentations / Blogging / Interactive Storytelling / Content Production & Curation / Branding & Visual Identity / Site Design ART: Hand Lettering / Watercolor & Gouache / Digital Painting & Illustration PHOTOGRAPHY: Retouching / Color Correction / Silhouettes

Available to hire

Highly skilled and multitalented creative with extensive experience in multimedia, marketing and print design. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; dynamic team player with advanced communication abilities. Talented at building and maintaining brand identity, voice and storytelling. Passionate and inventive artist and graphic designer. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on working within budget requirements.

ART DIRECTION: Conceptualization / Pitching Ideas / Hiring & Coaching Artists / Project Coordination

PRINT DESIGN: Magazine / Newspaper / Newsletters / Brochures / Business Cards / Posters

WEB & MULTIMEDIA: Social Media Graphics / Video Editing / Slide Presentations / Blogging / Interactive Storytelling / Content Production & Curation / Branding & Visual Identity / Site Design

ART: Hand Lettering / Watercolor & Gouache / Digital Painting & Illustration

PHOTOGRAPHY: Retouching / Color Correction / Silhouettes

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

CEO & Chief Creative at Little Gold Pixel
November 1, 2008 - November 20, 2025
Founder of design and home decor website featuring art printables, design tips and custom design services; manages content creation, marketing, social media, sponsorship and PR relationships; sells art merchandise and decor consultation services via Wordpress, Shopify, Etsy and Society6.
Freelance Creative Director at Little Gold Pixel
November 1, 2016 - November 20, 2025
Deliverables include art direction and design work for seminal publications such as Variety, XXL, Billboard and Sunset, as well as print and digital marketing, advertising, social media, thought leadership and branding materials for various B2B and B2C clients.
Senior Designer at Variety
October 25, 2007 - October 30, 2016
Integral member of an award-winning design team on the forefront of several seamless transitions as the renowned entertainment brand evolved over the years. EXTRA EDITIONS ● Managed production, art direction and design of myriad extra editions throughout the year (Emmys, Oscars, TV Upfronts) ● Liaised with advertising, marketing & editorial staff to ensure smooth workflow under tight budget & production deadlines
 WEEKLY MAGAZINE ● Conceptualized & art directed illustrations ● Created dynamic feature sections ● Lead designer of breaking news section & listicles ● Executed skilled infographics ● Researched & edited photos
 IN PREVIOUS ROLES ● Mentored interns ● Led design of the New York and Los Angeles editions of Daily Variety for 5 years, in charge of daily workflow ● Hired freelancers & coordinated with publicists to produce party coverage ● Steered design & functionality testing of a new content management system ● Produced film festival daily editions under tight deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications at Wichita State University
August 17, 1998 - December 10, 2001
Graduated magna cum laude

Qualifications

Award of Excellence - Society for News Design
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Award of Excellence - Society for News Design
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Award of Excellence - Society for News Design
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet