Hi, I’m Emily Lennon. I’m a creative leader and freelance design powerhouse who helps brands tell their story through cohesive visuals, compelling branding, and engaging digital content. I partner with teams to build scalable systems, templates, and brand guidelines that keep work on-brand, efficient, and memorable. I’ve led design and branding efforts across private practice, clubs, and agencies, translating business goals into visual strategies that connect with audiences. I’m passionate about transforming concepts into polished visuals for print, web, and social, while nurturing cross‑department collaboration and a strong brand voice. My experience spans senior design leadership, social media creative direction, and hands-on graphic design—always with an eye toward consistency, quality, and impact across campaigns and experiences.

Hi, I’m Emily Lennon. I’m a creative leader and freelance design powerhouse who helps brands tell their story through cohesive visuals, compelling branding, and engaging digital content. I partner with teams to build scalable systems, templates, and brand guidelines that keep work on-brand, efficient, and memorable. I’ve led design and branding efforts across private practice, clubs, and agencies, translating business goals into visual strategies that connect with audiences. I’m passionate about transforming concepts into polished visuals for print, web, and social, while nurturing cross‑department collaboration and a strong brand voice. My experience spans senior design leadership, social media creative direction, and hands-on graphic design—always with an eye toward consistency, quality, and impact across campaigns and experiences.

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Hi, I’m Emily Lennon. I’m a creative leader and freelance design powerhouse who helps brands tell their story through cohesive visuals, compelling branding, and engaging digital content. I partner with teams to build scalable systems, templates, and brand guidelines that keep work on-brand, efficient, and memorable. I’ve led design and branding efforts across private practice, clubs, and agencies, translating business goals into visual strategies that connect with audiences.

I’m passionate about transforming concepts into polished visuals for print, web, and social, while nurturing cross‑department collaboration and a strong brand voice. My experience spans senior design leadership, social media creative direction, and hands-on graphic design—always with an eye toward consistency, quality, and impact across campaigns and experiences.

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Senior Graphic Designer at Private Practice Freelance
January 1, 2011 - June 6, 2024
Develop visual concepts to inspire, inform, and engage consumers. Create and manage branding across print and digital assets. Design layouts and production materials for marketing and communication. Oversee online presence by crafting a brand voice and strategy. Produce content for digital platforms and campaigns. Analyze data and user engagement to optimize content. Facilitate customer service through digital channels. Manage projects and marketing campaigns for brand consistency. Build easy-to-use templates that keep teams on-brand. Design templates that empower teams and protect brand integrity. Utilize Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Figma for designing engaging and on-brand visual content.
Social Media | Operations Manager | Creative Director at The One Club for Creativity DENVER
January 1, 2012 - June 6, 2024
Manage social media marketing campaigns and daily club activities. Create, curate, and manage content (images, video, and written). Monitor and engage with users to foster community and generate leads. Oversee event branding and creative direction for the Paper Fashion Show, Annual Show, and other club events. Lead large, diverse teams on tight timelines, ensuring seamless coordination and execution. Manage vendor relationships to secure resources, negotiate contracts, and maintain quality standards.
Graphic Designer | Marketing Representative at Credit Union of Denver (CUD)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Integrated social media into marketing campaigns for a cohesive brand strategy. Oversaw web, print, and large-format advertising to ensure consistency. Played a key role in launching the new CUD website. Developed and enforced brand standards and guidelines for the credit union.
Graphic Designer at One Thousand Design (1K)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Worked closely with 1K’s Creative Director and design team on client projects. Developed branding, graphic assets, retail collateral, and packaging design. Designed print materials, websites, and digital marketing assets. Managed all client annual reports, incorporating photography, typography, and infographics. Ensured clear communication of client needs, goals, and budgets.
Graphic Designer at Digital Hot Sauce
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Worked with the Project Manager and Art Director to develop online advertisements. Ensured ads met specifications provided by the Digital Hot Sauce team. Managed ad deployment for effective digital marketing execution.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
September 1, 2012 - December 1, 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor of Arts at University of Colorado Denver
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (Summa Cum Laude) at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at University of Colorado Denver
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Certificate in professional photography and editing
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Certificate in professional photography and editing
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Professional Services, Education
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