I am a Senior Art Director with 20+ years of experience delivering high-impact visual solutions across digital, print, and integrated marketing channels. I specialize in translating business and brand strategy into compelling creative concepts, campaigns, and scalable visual systems. I excel at simplifying complex information into clear, engaging visual storytelling and producing polished, brand-consistent work that drives engagement and supports business goals. I thrive collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, product, and content teams to deliver high-quality creative on tight timelines, and I enjoy leading teams to elevate design across digital and physical touchpoints.

ANNA J. MURRAY

I am a Senior Art Director with 20+ years of experience delivering high-impact visual solutions across digital, print, and integrated marketing channels. I specialize in translating business and brand strategy into compelling creative concepts, campaigns, and scalable visual systems. I excel at simplifying complex information into clear, engaging visual storytelling and producing polished, brand-consistent work that drives engagement and supports business goals. I thrive collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, product, and content teams to deliver high-quality creative on tight timelines, and I enjoy leading teams to elevate design across digital and physical touchpoints.

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I am a Senior Art Director with 20+ years of experience delivering high-impact visual solutions across digital, print, and integrated marketing channels. I specialize in translating business and brand strategy into compelling creative concepts, campaigns, and scalable visual systems.

I excel at simplifying complex information into clear, engaging visual storytelling and producing polished, brand-consistent work that drives engagement and supports business goals. I thrive collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, product, and content teams to deliver high-quality creative on tight timelines, and I enjoy leading teams to elevate design across digital and physical touchpoints.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Consultant at Freelance (Self-employed)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead strategic concept development and hands-on design execution for corporate branding, website redesigns, trade shows, and integrated B2B and B2C marketing campaigns. Advise clients on brand positioning and creative direction, aligning visual strategy with business objectives.
Senior Graphic Designer at Appian
February 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Designed high-impact digital and print assets for large-scale corporate events, social media, and integrated marketing campaigns. Contributed to enterprise B2B brand storytelling through experiential graphics, executive presentations, and campaign collateral, partnering with marketing, product, and event teams to deliver polished creative under tight timelines.
Senior Art Director & Creative Lead at Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.
October 1, 2016 - January 31, 2024
Hands-on Creative Lead driving visual strategy and execution for multi-channel marketing campaigns across digital, print, social media, video, and experiential platforms. Spearheaded and directly contributed to the development and evolution of brand identity systems, website rebrands, annual reports, executive presentations, trade show environments, and integrated marketing assets while maintaining a cohesive brand presence across all touchpoints. Directed photography and video production in collaboration with cross-functional marketing and content teams to deliver impactful visual storytelling within fast-paced timelines and defined budgets.
Senior Art Director at Johnson & Johnson
June 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
Designed high-level stakeholder presentations and conceptual visual systems supporting executive communications and recruitment initiatives. Developed event branding, banners, signage, and email campaigns for large-scale recruitment events.
Art Director at BNO, Creative Agency
January 1, 2013 - June 1, 2016
Developed and produced marketing collateral for clients across print and digital channels. Created responsive, user-friendly web designs with intuitive prototypes. Managed photography workflows and led both photo and video shoots.
Senior Art Director at Cinquino+Co., Creative Agency
May 1, 2002 - January 31, 2013
Led brand identity systems, integrated advertising campaigns, and print initiatives for agency clients. Directed studio and on-location photography, managing production from concept through execution.
Contract, Senior Art Director at Johnson & Johnson
June 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
Designed stakeholder presentations and visual systems supporting executive communications and talent acquisition; created branded materials for recruitment events; developed marketing collateral aligned with brand standards to enhance event visibility and engagement; collaborated cross-functionally to deliver high-quality, brand-consistent creative in fast-paced environments.

Education

BFA at Kean University
September 1, 1998 - May 2, 2002

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other