Creating Engaging Design Solutions

PORTFOLIO

Check out some of my work.

EXPERIENCE

A well-rounded skill set built to meet a wide range of creative needs—strategic, visual, and everything in between. Whether it’s shaping a brand, launching a campaign, or leading a team, I bring the experience to move ideas forward and make them work.

Strategic

I ask the right questions, focus on what matters, and deliver work that gets results—with minimal revisions and maximum impact.

Digital Campaigns

From concept to click-through, I create digital campaigns that connect with the target audience. My experience includes display ads, paid social, and search.

Print Design

With over 20 years in print, I’ve designed everything from flyers and brochures to specialty publications and screen-printed apparel—blending craft with clarity.

Leadership

I lead with purpose and positivity. As a team mentor and hands-on creative, I help build environments where people do their best work and enjoy doing it.

Video & Motion

I bring ideas to life on screen. From writing scripts and storyboarding to directing and editing. Whether for broadcast or social, I shape video content from start to finish.

Branding

I shape voices, build identities, and develop standards. My work includes national brand campaigns, visual systems, and the strategy that ties it all together.

Programs

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Creative vision means little without the right tools to bring it to life. Here's a look at the programs I use daily.

ABOUT ME

I’m a conceptual thinker, a seasoned art director, and a passionate creative with over 20 years of experience leading design and strategy across a range of industries and brands.

I believe great work starts with a strong idea, thrives through collaboration, and succeeds with clear communication. I’ve helped build campaigns that deliver results, strengthen client relationships, and inspire teams to do their best work.

I may not always be the first to speak, but I always show up with ideas. I’m curious, driven, and not afraid to take smart creative risks. Whether I’m leading a team, shaping a brand, or rolling up my sleeves on a new concept—I bring energy, skill, and a genuine love for what I do.

  • “Candida is a multi-faceted creative asset for any organization and I've personally witnessed her skills in action”

    Curtis Bragg, KALIBER Agency

  • I highly recommend Candida for her insightful strategy and strong design sense.

    Joe Gies - Co-Founder/Senior Consultant at 417 Project Management LLC

  • Candida brings a strong viewpoint and outside-the-box thinking to any project, large or small, and there's always a strategy behind every element to her work. Candida is a huge asset to the team!

    Jenny Todd - Project Manager, Empire SW

Let’s get to know each other.

candidacreates@gmail.com
602-715-8323