Heather Barnes
Creative Director + Art Director
Brainstorming is my favourite hobby fueled by a persistent and rebellious child-like imagination. If there is a question, give me 5 minutes and I'll have the answer. I am an insight-driven creative with a strategist's mind.
I love to create things that are fun and full of wonder; helping brands succeed in a world that does not yet exist. Just imagine where we can go together.
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If you want to know more about me, check out my chocolate project! Otherwise fun facts: I am a world record holder, I play the piano & harp, I've visited all 7 continents, I was born & raised in Hong Kong, and an octopus tried to make out with me in Thailand.
Brands Worked With
Major League Soccer, Bentley Group, Samsonite, Wellstar Health System, National Geographic, Genuine Parts Company, NAPA Auto Parts, Hunter Engineering, Advance Auto Parts, Growers First, Dogwood City Grotto, SCAD, Mercer University, Kennesaw State University, Alexander Family Dentistry, The Wellness Connection, TrendFriend.​
Skills
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Creative direction
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Public speaking
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Problem solving
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Collaaborative mindset
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Strategic thinking
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Design
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Photography ​​​
Tools
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Adobe Creative Cloud​​​​
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Illustrator​
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InDesign
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Photoshop
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Lightroom
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XD
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After Effects
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Midjourney ​
Work
IRIS Worldwide | 2023
Creative Strategist Intern
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Freelance Consulting | 2018-Present
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DestX Mobile | 2018-2020
Founder ​​​​
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GreatAmerica Financial Services 2015-2018
Director Strategic Marketing​
Marketing Manager​
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MacDermid Graphics Solutions 2012-2015
Marketing Associate
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2024
Master of Fine Arts | 4.0 Summa cum laude
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George Washington University 2011
BA Marketing
BA International Business
Minor Mandarin Chinese