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SIERRA ME’LYSSE WHEELER
Graphic Designer & Art Directorsierramelysse.designs@gmail.com
470.923.7566
http://sierramelysse.com/
Graphic Designer and Art Director with agency experience creating concept-driven campaigns across print, digital, social, video, and OOH media. Experienced in brand systems, visual storytelling, and high-volume creative production. Recognized for award-winning work, strong attention to detail, and the ability to translate ideas into impactful, culturally relevant design.
EXPERIENCE
Majority
Designer & Art Director
May 2024 - present
- Lead visual concept development and execution across integrated campaigns spanning
digital, print, social, TVC, and OOH, ensuring cohesive and elevated brand storytelling. - Partner closely with creative directors, strategists, and producers to uphold visual direction, refine concepts, and maintain brand consistency across all deliverables.
- Translate ideas into production-ready layouts, mockups, and final assets,
independently managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced agency environment. - Support and guide junior designers and interns through feedback, reviews, and
day-to-day collaboration while contributing to award-winning NBA G League campaigns
(two Silver ADDYs).
McCann New York
Designer, New Business
October 2023 – February 2024
- Owned visual development for new business pitches, including decks, brand systems, and
concept mockups for agency growth initiatives. - Developed campaign visual frameworks that translated strategic narratives into compelling, presentation-ready creative.
- Collaborated directly with creative leadership and strategy teams to refine concepts and elevate pitch storytelling.
- Delivered high-quality work under tight timelines, balancing speed, craft, and consistency across multiple pitches.
McCann New York
Designer, Verizon
October 2022 – October 2023
- Designed integrated campaign assets across digital, print, video, OOH, and retail for
a global telecommunications brand. - Applied and evolved brand guidelines across platforms, contributing to large-scale,
multi-market campaign execution. - Worked closely with art directors and copywriters to refine visual storytelling and
ensure alignment with campaign objectives. - Demonstrated growing ownership over projects, managing feedback cycles, and preparing assets for production.
McCann New York
Junior Designer, Verizon
August 2021 – October 2022
- Supported high-volume campaign production across digital, print, social, and
OOH formats. - Assisted senior designers and art directors with layout development, asset execution, and final delivery.
- Built strong foundational skills in typography, layout, brand systems, and agency workflows.
- Adapted quickly to fast-paced timelines and client standards while contributing to
team success.
McCann New York
Design Intern, New Business
June 2021 – August 2021
- Assisted in visual ideation and pitch development for new business initiatives.
- Supported designers and art directors with research, moodboards, and presentation assets.
- Gained early exposure to agency processes, collaborative workflows, and creative reviews.
- Contributed to fast-turn pitch work in a deadline-driven environment.
EDUCATION
Pratt Institute - Master's Degree in Communications DesignNorth Carolina A&T State University - Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design
TOOLS
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)
- Leverage AI-assisted tools (including generative image and copy tools) to support rapid concept exploration, moodboarding, and iteration in fast-paced agency environments (Nano Banana Pro, Midjourney, ChatGPT)
- Presentation & prototyping tools (Google Slides, Keynote)
SKILLS
Art Direction, Logo Design, Typography, Brand Identity, Design Guidelines Development, OOH Development, Ideation, Teamwork, Adaptability, Problem Solving, Time ManagementAWARDS
- Marcio Moreira Multicultural Fellowship - 2020
- Silver - Regional/National Television Commercial Campaign, NBA G League, “Himothy.”
- Silver - Branded Content & Entertainment for Television, NBA G League, “Himothy.”