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I’m Mary Court, a Senior Art Director and Creative Lead with 20+ years of experience turning strategy into visual communication that strengthens brands and creates memorable customer experiences. I’ve led creative from early concept through final production across retail, experiential marketing, live events, editorial, print, and digital, always balancing strong creative ideas with commercial goals and practical delivery. As the founder of two creative studios, I enjoy building clear, impactful brand identity systems and shopper experiences, partnering with global brands, agencies, and independent businesses, and mentoring multidisciplinary teams. I’m also deeply comfortable with production realities—print finishes, artwork preparation, and cross-functional collaboration—so the work not only looks great but lands flawlessly across every touchpoint.…I’m Mary Court, a Senior Art Director and Creative Lead with 20+ years of experience turning strategy into visual communication that strengthens brands and creates memorable customer experiences. I’ve led creative from early concept through final production across retail, experiential marketing, live events, editorial, print, and digital, always balancing strong creative ideas with commercial goals and practical delivery. As the founder of two creative studios, I enjoy building clear, impactful brand identity systems and shopper experiences, partnering with global brands, agencies, and independent businesses, and mentoring multidisciplinary teams. I’m also deeply comfortable with production realities—print finishes, artwork preparation, and cross-functional collaboration—so the work not only looks great but lands flawlessly across every touchpoint.

Mary Court

Art Director, Creative Director, Designer, +2

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I’m Mary Court, a Senior Art Director and Creative Lead with 20+ years of experience turning strategy into visual communication that strengthens brands and creates memorable customer experiences. I’ve led creative from early concept through final production across retail, experiential marketing, live events, editorial, print, and digital, always balancing strong creative ideas with commercial goals and practical delivery. As the founder of two creative studios, I enjoy building clear, impactful brand identity systems and shopper experiences, partnering with global brands, agencies, and independent businesses, and mentoring multidisciplinary teams. I’m also deeply comfortable with production realities—print finishes, artwork preparation, and cross-functional collaboration—so the work not only looks great but lands flawlessly across every touchpoint.…I’m Mary Court, a Senior Art Director and Creative Lead with 20+ years of experience turning strategy into visual communication that strengthens brands and creates memorable customer experiences. I’ve led creative from early concept through final production across retail, experiential marketing, live events, editorial, print, and digital, always balancing strong creative ideas with commercial goals and practical delivery. As the founder of two creative studios, I enjoy building clear, impactful brand identity systems and shopper experiences, partnering with global brands, agencies, and independent businesses, and mentoring multidisciplinary teams. I’m also deeply comfortable with production realities—print finishes, artwork preparation, and cross-functional collaboration—so the work not only looks great but lands flawlessly across every touchpoint.

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I’m Mary Court, a Senior Art Director and Creative Lead with 20+ years of experience turning strategy into visual communication that strengthens brands and creates memorable customer experiences. I’ve led creative from early concept through final production across retail, experiential marketing, live events, editorial, print, and digital, always balancing strong creative ideas with commercial goals and practical delivery.

As the founder of two creative studios, I enjoy building clear, impactful brand identity systems and shopper experiences, partnering with global brands, agencies, and independent businesses, and mentoring multidisciplinary teams. I’m also deeply comfortable with production realities—print finishes, artwork preparation, and cross-functional collaboration—so the work not only looks great but lands flawlessly across every touchpoint.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Social Media Design

Expert

Infographic

Intermediate

Language

Portuguese

Fluent

English

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Art Director at V3A

January 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024

Provided creative direction for corporate events and experiential campaigns. Worked closely with creative, production, and event teams to develop impactful visual communication under tight deadlines.

Freelance Art Director at Número7

January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024

Led branding and communication projects for corporate clients. Created integrated visual identities spanning events, print, and digital platforms.

Freelance Art Director at Vivas

January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024

Created branding systems and communication materials for corporate events and internal communications. Delivered projects from concept through artwork and production, ensuring cohesive visual identity across touchpoints.

Art Director at Zyduscast

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Developed creative strategy and visual direction for social media and digital communication. Planned and executed engaging content while ensuring brand consistency.

Art Director at 2 NiB (Normal is Boring)

July 1, 2020 - October 1, 2024

Led creative direction across shopper marketing, retail activation, and brand experience campaigns. Directed integrated campaigns from concept through execution; developed POS communication systems for retail environments; created visual concepts for promotional campaigns and branded experiences. Collaborated with strategy, account management, and production teams; presented work to clients and stakeholders; ensured brand consistency across multiple campaigns and touchpoints.

Art Director at V3A

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Developed creative concepts and event branding for large-scale corporate experiences, producing cohesive visual systems that supported live event execution.

Founder & Creative Director at MC Design Studio

July 1, 2015 - Present

Founded an independent creative studio delivering branding, integrated marketing campaigns, and visual communication across multiple sectors. Led projects end-to-end from briefing and concept development through production and final delivery; developed brand identities, editorial publications, presentation decks, retail communications, digital assets, and marketing collateral. Coordinated external specialists (designers, illustrators, photographers, copywriters, and production suppliers), maintained brand consistency, managed client relationships, and balanced creative excellence with commercial objectives and delivery timelines.

Founder & Creative Director at DesignGround

January 1, 2009 - June 30, 2015

Founded and managed a boutique creative agency specializing in branding, editorial, and corporate communication. Managed overall creative output and a small team; directed multiple client accounts simultaneously. Oversaw budgets and schedules and handled production; mentored junior designers and guided delivery from concept through final assets.

Senior Designer at FBBF Design

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

Created branding, editorial, and corporate communication projects while supporting junior designers.

Graphic Designer at Alessa / Dreamaholic

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005

Fashion and retail communication roles as a graphic designer.

Junior Graphic Trainee at Julieta Sobral Design

January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004

Supported branding and editorial design projects.