solve your attribution problems
Differentiate your brand from the rest
solve your attribution problems
Differentiate your brand from the rest
Darcy
Creative Director / Brand Marketer / Graphic Designer
New York
Free Consulting Calls
Full Time
Reviews
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I had the pleasure of working with Darcy on dozens of client projects for Fortune 100 companies, spanning both digital design (use-case mockups, executive presentations, and brand assets) and physical products (apparel, promotional materials, and display pieces).
Darcy brings a rare combination of creativity, professionalism, and genuine passion to everything she touches. She consistently delivers high-quality work and is someone I would confidently recommend for virtually any creative engagement.
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A thoughtful & strategic creative leader with 15+ years of experience shaping iconic, emotionally resonant brand experiences through 360° storytelling.
Passionate about building and leading high-performing creative teams that produce cohesive, culturally resonant work across platforms - deeply connecting with audiences while delivering measurable business impact.
Known for balancing profit with purpose and translating vision into results at scale.
Paid Consulting Call
$
150
Hourly Freelance Work
Hourly rate for ad-hoc freelance work
Per hour
$
85
Monthly Retainer
Creative Direction, Design Direction, Art Direction, Creative Strategy, Brand Positioning & Narrative Development, Brand Architecture & Design Strategy, Go-to-Market Strategy Leadership, Omnichannel Visual Direction, 360 Campaign Strategy & Concept Leadership, Creative Team Building & hiring, IRL Brand Experience
Starting at
$
750
Brand Marketing Strategy + Roadmap
I define who a brand is, what it stands for, and how it shows up in culture. Then build the creative systems to scale that vision across every touchpoint. From positioning to omnichannel activation, I lead integrated storytelling that drives desire, performance, and long-term brand equity.
Starting at
$
1000
Creative Strategy Audit
I assess your brand’s positioning, creative output, and channel ecosystem to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and missed growth opportunities. Then I deliver a clear, actionable roadmap to sharpen your narrative, elevate execution, and align creative with measurable business impact.
Starting at
$
1000
Ad Design
I design performance-driven, culturally sharp ad creative that captures attention and converts. Then I expand that core idea into a cohesive 360° campaign system across paid, social, site, email, and IRL, built to scale and compound impact.
Starting at
$
Paid Consulting Call
$
150
Hourly Freelance Work
Hourly rate for ad-hoc freelance work
Per hour
$
85
Monthly Retainer
Creative Direction, Design Direction, Art Direction, Creative Strategy, Brand Positioning & Narrative Development, Brand Architecture & Design Strategy, Go-to-Market Strategy Leadership, Omnichannel Visual Direction, 360 Campaign Strategy & Concept Leadership, Creative Team Building & hiring, IRL Brand Experience
Starting at
$
750
Brand Marketing Strategy + Roadmap
I define who a brand is, what it stands for, and how it shows up in culture. Then build the creative systems to scale that vision across every touchpoint. From positioning to omnichannel activation, I lead integrated storytelling that drives desire, performance, and long-term brand equity.
Starting at
$
1000
Creative Strategy Audit
I assess your brand’s positioning, creative output, and channel ecosystem to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and missed growth opportunities. Then I deliver a clear, actionable roadmap to sharpen your narrative, elevate execution, and align creative with measurable business impact.
Starting at
$
1000
Ad Design
I design performance-driven, culturally sharp ad creative that captures attention and converts. Then I expand that core idea into a cohesive 360° campaign system across paid, social, site, email, and IRL, built to scale and compound impact.
Starting at
$
Skills
Creative Direction
Leadership
Team Building
Creative Strategy
Creative Production
Art Direction
Management
Graphic Design
Growth Strategy
Product Strategy
Ad Design
Creative Briefing
Creative Testing
Business Strategy
Marketing Strategy
Campaign Strategy
Content Strategy
Pricing Strategy
Performance Creative
Email Design
Web Design
Logo Design
Print Design
CRM Strategy
Product Design
Customer Service
Digital Strategy
Retention Strategy
Customer Acquisition Strategy
Video Production
Brand Ambassadors
Brand Marketing
Brand Partnerships
Brand Positioning
Illustration
AI Strategy
Digital Illustration
User Interface (UI) Design
User Experience (UX) Design
A/B Testing
Account Management
Marketing Operations
SMS Marketing
Email Marketing
Content Marketing
Digital Marketing
Experiential Marketing
Performance Marketing
Influencer Marketing
Retail Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Animation
Business Development
Campaign Management
Channel Expansion
Community Building
Commercials
Consumer Insights
Community Management
Content Creation (UGC)
Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
Customer Experience
Customer Journey Mapping
Customer Persona Development
Data Analytics
Data Insights
Direct Mail
Data Visualization
Instagram (Organic)
Motion Graphics
Media Planning
Paid Social
Partnerships
Photography
Pinterest (Organic)
Product Development
Product Management
Product Videos
Product Roadmapping
Public Relations
Wireframing
Tools
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Figma
Asana
Airtable
Google Analytics
Microsoft Dynamics 365
ChatGPT
Monday
Mailchimp
Excel
Google Search Console
Adobe Analytics
Linktree
Wordpress
Wix eCommerce
Webflow
WhatsApp
Typeform
Trello
Motion
Looker
Klaviyo
iMovie
HubSpot
Heap
Industry Experience
Apparel & Accessories
Footwear
Health & Beauty
Consumer Technology
Mental Health & Wellness
Media & Entertainment
3rd Party Retailers (Online & Physical)
Agency
Food & Beverage
Art & Collectibles
Restaurants & Hospitality
B2B SaaS
Handmade & Custom Goods
Sports & Outdoor Equipment
Books & Music & Movies
Consumer Electronics
Home & Garden
Brand Experience
Estée Lauder, M.A.C Cosmetics / NBA / Victoria's Secret
Case Studies
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