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Hi, I’m Galen Pauling. I’m a creative leader with years of experience in advertising and brand development. I’ve led and contributed to national campaigns across various media, turning bold concepts into compelling visuals and experiences. I thrive on collaboration, design excellence, and solving complex brand challenges. Beyond design, I mentor emerging talent and build cross-functional teams that deliver measurable results. I’ve helped shape brand identities for Ford Motor Co., Mercedes-Benz, McDonald’s, Walmart, Target, and Amazon, and I stay curious about AI-driven design and prompt engineering to keep campaigns fresh and effective.…Hi, I’m Galen Pauling. I’m a creative leader with years of experience in advertising and brand development. I’ve led and contributed to national campaigns across various media, turning bold concepts into compelling visuals and experiences. I thrive on collaboration, design excellence, and solving complex brand challenges. Beyond design, I mentor emerging talent and build cross-functional teams that deliver measurable results. I’ve helped shape brand identities for Ford Motor Co., Mercedes-Benz, McDonald’s, Walmart, Target, and Amazon, and I stay curious about AI-driven design and prompt engineering to keep campaigns fresh and effective.

Galen Pauling

Graphic Designer, UX Designer, Creative Director, +2

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Hi, I’m Galen Pauling. I’m a creative leader with years of experience in advertising and brand development. I’ve led and contributed to national campaigns across various media, turning bold concepts into compelling visuals and experiences. I thrive on collaboration, design excellence, and solving complex brand challenges. Beyond design, I mentor emerging talent and build cross-functional teams that deliver measurable results. I’ve helped shape brand identities for Ford Motor Co., Mercedes-Benz, McDonald’s, Walmart, Target, and Amazon, and I stay curious about AI-driven design and prompt engineering to keep campaigns fresh and effective.…Hi, I’m Galen Pauling. I’m a creative leader with years of experience in advertising and brand development. I’ve led and contributed to national campaigns across various media, turning bold concepts into compelling visuals and experiences. I thrive on collaboration, design excellence, and solving complex brand challenges. Beyond design, I mentor emerging talent and build cross-functional teams that deliver measurable results. I’ve helped shape brand identities for Ford Motor Co., Mercedes-Benz, McDonald’s, Walmart, Target, and Amazon, and I stay curious about AI-driven design and prompt engineering to keep campaigns fresh and effective.

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Hi, I’m Galen Pauling. I’m a creative leader with years of experience in advertising and brand development. I’ve led and contributed to national campaigns across various media, turning bold concepts into compelling visuals and experiences. I thrive on collaboration, design excellence, and solving complex brand challenges.

Beyond design, I mentor emerging talent and build cross-functional teams that deliver measurable results. I’ve helped shape brand identities for Ford Motor Co., Mercedes-Benz, McDonald’s, Walmart, Target, and Amazon, and I stay curious about AI-driven design and prompt engineering to keep campaigns fresh and effective.

Skills

Logo

Web Design

Illustration

Experience Level

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Expert

Web Design

Expert

Illustration

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer / UX Designer / Prompt Engineer / Team Lead at Mad Traffic Creative Services, LLC

June 1, 2016 - Present

Led the conceptualization and execution of innovative graphic projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Developed and managed national advertising campaigns, collaborating closely with clients to maximize marketing effectiveness. Oversaw brand development and external brand extension needs, enhancing client marketing positioning. Clients included Mercedes-Benz, McDonald’s, LionsGate Motion Pictures, and Time Warner Media.

Television Commercial Photographic Storyboard Artist / Graphic Designer at Group 820, LLC

June 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016

Conceptualized and executed television storyboards for Ford Motor Company Advertising Campaigns, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

Creative Lead / UX Designer / Illustrator / Licensing Manager at SanPaul Group, LLC

January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2015

Consulted with licensees to develop branding strategies and establish creative direction for product lines. Designed trade show booths, direct mailers, textile designs, and other consumer products. As company creative manager, helped negotiate licensing agreements with Walmart, Target Stores and Amazon.