Hello, I’m Danette High, a seasoned graphic designer and brand strategist with over three decades of experience shaping corporate identities, packaging, print and digital campaigns. I’ve led global branding initiatives, created compelling show art for podcasts, and directed creative programs for magazines, annual reports, and investor events, ensuring brand consistency across multiple platforms. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn bold ideas into clear, impactful visuals. Flexible, innovative, and reliable, I thrive under tight deadlines and take pride in delivering design that tells a brand’s story with impact.…

Danette High

Hello, I’m Danette High, a seasoned graphic designer and brand strategist with over three decades of experience shaping corporate identities, packaging, print and digital campaigns. I’ve led global branding initiatives, created compelling show art for podcasts, and directed creative programs for magazines, annual reports, and investor events, ensuring brand consistency across multiple platforms. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn bold ideas into clear, impactful visuals. Flexible, innovative, and reliable, I thrive under tight deadlines and take pride in delivering design that tells a brand’s story with impact.…

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Hello, I’m Danette High, a seasoned graphic designer and brand strategist with over three decades of experience shaping corporate identities, packaging, print and digital campaigns. I’ve led global branding initiatives, created compelling show art for podcasts, and directed creative programs for magazines, annual reports, and investor events, ensuring brand consistency across multiple platforms.

I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn bold ideas into clear, impactful visuals. Flexible, innovative, and reliable, I thrive under tight deadlines and take pride in delivering design that tells a brand’s story with impact.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer | Brand Manager | Creative Director at DCP Entertainment
June 29, 2018 - July 28, 2025
Led branding and social media campaigns, managing posting assets across all platforms. Served as Webmaster from 2018 to 2025. Designed Apple, Spotify, and marketing promos to support podcast shows.
Creative Director | Brand Manager | Graphic Designer at SRB Communications
July 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025
Focused on visual identity and creative direction. Assisted with visual and conceptual direction of campaigns. Ensured all creative output assets such as ads, videos, and packaging aligned aesthetically with the brand’s voice and values. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain brand consistency.
Creative Design Manager | Corporate Brand Manager at McCormick & Company, MD
July 29, 2014 - July 27, 2016
Spearheaded global branding initiatives with senior leadership and managed McCormick brand consistency across all platforms. Directed the McCormick Global Brand Refresh. Managed the Employee Intranet and the development of McCormick’s Data Asset Management Systems. Participated in Annual Report Team. Provided art direction for NYSE stockholder meetings and investor conferences, creating presentations, large format displays, and signage. Directed creative work for the company’s global magazine, publications, print materials, trade show booths, and packaging. Managed marketing and advertising for print and digital assets. Led art and creative direction spanning corporate, retail, food service, flavor division, IT, and marketing. Executed rebrand of McCormick Mexico’s retail packaging resulting in significant cost savings.
Creative Director | Brand Manager | Graphic Designer at SRB Communications
July 1, 2016 - August 19, 2025
Led creative direction and brand management initiatives as a senior creative professional, overseeing graphic design projects and brand strategy development.
Creative Design Manager | Corporate Brand Manager at McCormick & Company, MD
July 1, 2014 - August 19, 2025
Spearheaded global branding initiatives with senior leadership, managed McCormick brand consistency across platforms, directed the global brand refresh, and managed employee intranet and data asset systems. Oversaw art direction for NYSE meetings, annual reports, global publications, trade show booths, packaging, and marketing materials across various divisions. Successfully led the rebrand of McCormick Mexico's retail packaging, resulting in significant cost savings.
Graphic Designer / Brand Manager/Webmaster at DCP Entertainment
December 31, 2018 - July 18, 2025
Managed website during the period from 2018 to 2025. Led graphic design and brand management for Apple, Spotify, and marketing promos supporting podcast shows; created podcast show art and promotional assets; directed social media campaigns across all platforms; art directed large-format displays, investor presentations, and NYSE stockholder meetings; oversaw global branding initiatives, magazine direction, print materials, trade show graphics, and packaging; managed the company's data assets and intranet; supported multi-department marketing across retail, IT, flavor divisions; drove rebranding and design across products and campaigns.
Graphic Designer / Brand Manager at DCP Entertainment
June 30, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Led graphic design and brand management for Apple, Spotify, and marketing promos supporting podcast shows; created podcast show art and promotional assets; directed social media campaigns across all platforms; art directed large-format displays, investor presentations, and NYSE stockholder meetings; oversaw global branding initiatives, magazine direction, print materials, trade show graphics, and packaging; managed the company's data assets and intranet; supported multi-department marketing across retail, IT, flavor divisions; drove rebranding and design across products and campaigns.
Creative Design Manager / Corporate Brand Manager at McCormick & Company
July 1, 2014 - September 11, 2025
Spearheaded global branding initiatives with senior leadership; ensured brand consistency across platforms; directed McCormick Global Brand Refresh; managed Employee Intranet and development of Data Asset Management Systems; participated on Annual Report Team; provided art direction for NYSE stockholder meetings and investor conferences; led creative direction for global publications, print materials, trade show booths and packaging; oversaw marketing and advertising assets for print and digital; led rebrand of McCormick Mexico retail packaging achieving cost savings.
Brand Manager / Graphic Designer at SRB Communications
June 27, 2016 - September 7, 2025
Brand management and graphic design for corporate campaigns and client assets; developed visual identity and creative direction across multiple channels; produced print and digital assets, magazine layouts, and packaging materials; collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain brand consistency.
Graphic Designer / Brand Manager at DCP Entertainment
July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2025
Branding and social media campaigns across platforms; designed podcast-related promos and show art; directed creative for marketing assets; contributed to corporate branding initiatives and global packaging; led podcast art and promotional design for shows.
Creative Design Manager / Corporate Brand Manager at McCormick & Company, MD
January 1, 1990 - July 1, 2014
Spearheaded global branding initiatives with senior leadership; maintained brand consistency across platforms; directed Global Brand Refresh; managed the Employee Intranet and development of Data Asset Management Systems; Annual Report team member; art direction for NYSE stockholder meetings and investor conferences; creative direction for the company’s global magazine, publications, print materials, trade show booths, and global packaging; marketing and advertising for print and digital assets; rebrand of McCormick Mexico’s retail packaging with cost savings.
Brand Manager / Graphic Designer at SRB Communications
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2016
Branding and design work for multiple clients; leadership on campaigns and asset production; cross-functional collaboration to ensure brand consistency.

Education

MFA at The School of The Art Institute of Chicago
January 1, 1986 - May 31, 1988
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications/Graphic Design at Maryland Institute College of Art
September 3, 1982 - May 5, 1986
Graphic Design Studies Abroad at Parsons Paris and The American University of Paris
January 1, 1988 - February 25, 1988
MFA Visual Communications/ Graphic Design at The School of The Art Institute of Chicago
January 11, 2030 - November 29, 2025
Graphic Design Studies Abroad at Parsons Paris and The American University of Paris
January 1, 1988 - November 29, 2025

Qualifications

MFA Visual Communications/ Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - November 29, 2025
Graphic Design Studies Abroad
January 11, 2030 - November 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction

Skills

Experience Level