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solve your attribution problems

Differentiate your brand from the rest

Differentiate your brand from the rest

Scale your brand and creative teams

Revamp your creative processes

Hire Mandy Today And

solve your attribution problems

Differentiate your brand from the rest

Differentiate your brand from the rest

Scale your brand and creative teams

Revamp your creative processes

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Mandy

Creative Director / Graphic Designer
Brooklyn, NY

21-40 /hr(s) per week

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About

Mandy Braatz is a creative director and brand strategy consultant with 13+ years of experience working with lifestyle and consumer brands. She began her career at West Elm, Plated, and Rifle Paper Co., leading design, art direction, and brand marketing initiatives before transitioning to freelance consulting.

She now partners with founders and teams to clarify positioning and bring creative vision to life across brand touchpoints through thoughtful, cohesive execution. Her work helps early and growth-stage companies define identity, sharpen messaging, and launch campaigns that resonate with customers. Mandy also provides hands-on support, including art direction, design, and campaign deliverables, seamlessly blending strategy and execution.

Balancing strategic thinking with a refined aesthetic sensibility, she is drawn to founder-led and lifestyle-driven brands that care deeply about design, storytelling, and long-term brand building.

Hire Mandy for...

Paid Consulting Call
$
135
Hourly Freelance Work
Hourly rate for ad-hoc freelance work
Per hour
$
95
Monthly Retainer
Brand strategy and creative direction for lifestyle and consumer brands, including campaign planning and visual identity support.
Starting at
$
2000
Creative Strategy Audit
(Hourly Project Support) Ad-hoc strategic guidance and tactical support for brand, campaign, or creative initiatives. Includes review of positioning, messaging, and creative concepts with actionable recommendations. Optional executional support (e.g., design feedback, campaign assets, or mockups) can be provided where needed.
Starting at
$
95
Creative Strategy Audit
(Paid Consulting Call) High-value 30–60 minute advisory sessions focused on brand positioning, campaign strategy, or creative direction. Provides expert insight and recommendations without ongoing execution. Ideal for founders or teams seeking focused guidance on specific challenges.
Starting at
$
135
Creative Strategy Audit
(Monthly Retainer) Ongoing brand strategy and creative direction support, including weekly or biweekly sessions, campaign planning, and alignment across marketing and design. Packages are flexible based on hours per week.
Starting at
$
2000

Hire Mandy for...

Free Consulting Call
An quick 30 min consulting call
Paid Consulting Call
A long 60 min consulting call
Paid Consulting Call
$
135
Hourly Freelance Work
Hourly rate for ad-hoc freelance work
Per hour
$
95
Monthly Retainer
Brand strategy and creative direction for lifestyle and consumer brands, including campaign planning and visual identity support.
Starting at
$
2000
Creative Strategy Audit
(Hourly Project Support) Ad-hoc strategic guidance and tactical support for brand, campaign, or creative initiatives. Includes review of positioning, messaging, and creative concepts with actionable recommendations. Optional executional support (e.g., design feedback, campaign assets, or mockups) can be provided where needed.
Starting at
$
95
Creative Strategy Audit
(Paid Consulting Call) High-value 30–60 minute advisory sessions focused on brand positioning, campaign strategy, or creative direction. Provides expert insight and recommendations without ongoing execution. Ideal for founders or teams seeking focused guidance on specific challenges.
Starting at
$
135
Creative Strategy Audit
(Monthly Retainer) Ongoing brand strategy and creative direction support, including weekly or biweekly sessions, campaign planning, and alignment across marketing and design. Packages are flexible based on hours per week.
Starting at
$
2000

Skills

Ad Design
Art Direction
Animation
Brand Partnerships
Content Creation (UGC)
Campaign Strategy
Brand Positioning
Creative Direction
Direct Mail
Email Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Logo Design
Motion Graphics
Performance Creative
Partnerships
Print Design
Web Design

Tools

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Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Rush
Airtable
Canva
ChatGPT
Claude
Figma
Gemini
Klaviyo
Mailchimp
Shogun
Sketch
Shopify
Squarespace Commerce
Wrike

Industry Experience

Apparel & Accessories
Footwear
Food & Beverage
Health & Beauty
Home & Garden
Books & Music & Movies
Baby & Kids Products
Office Supplies & Equipment
Subscription Boxes

Brand Experience

Rifle Paper Co. / Plated / West Elm

Case Studies

Rifle Paper Co. x Venus Partnership
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The Foggy Dog: Brand Audit & Style Guide
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E. Frances Paper Spring Campaign
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Rifle Paper Co. x Venus Partnership
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The Foggy Dog: Brand Audit & Style Guide
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E. Frances Paper Spring Campaign
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