Madeline Guzzo
@madelineguzzo
Senior art director specializing in creative brand and visual strategy.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Art Director with experience leading creative work for major brands across advertising and digital channels. I blend strategic thinking with visual craft to develop campaigns for clients such as CarMax, GEICO, MiracleGro, USCellular, and General Motors.
My background includes roles at top agencies and internships that grounded my process in both art direction and UI/UX, and I hold an M.S. in Business with a concentration in Art Direction from VCU Brandcenter. I have been recognized with industry awards including a Bronze Pencil at One Show Young Ones and multiple ADDY and One Show honors.
I prioritize collaborative environments where design drives measurable brand impact, and I bring leadership, creative problem-solving, and a track record of producing award-winning work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Art Director
Martin Agency
Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 7 months)
Lead art direction on national advertising campaigns for clients including CarMax and GEICO, delivering creative concepts and visual systems that support brand objectives and campaign performance.
UI/UX and Design Intern
Brandefy Inc.
Sep 2019 - Aug 2020 (11 months)
Supported UI/UX and visual design for digital products, producing wireframes and assets that improved user flows and supported product releases between September 2019 and August 2020.
Junior Art Director
Campbell Ewald
Oct 2018 - Jun 2019 (8 months)
Contributed creative concepts and art direction for automotive and consumer accounts, executing campaign assets and collaborating with cross-functional teams from October 2018 to June 2019.
Freelance Art Director
Deutsch Los Angeles
Aug 2018 - Aug 2018 (0 months)
Provided freelance art direction for agency projects in Los Angeles during August 2018, developing campaign visuals and contributing to client presentations.
Art Direction Intern
Deutsch Los Angeles
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 (2 months)
Assisted art directors with concept development and production tasks, supporting campaigns and producing layouts during June–August 2018.
Art Direction Intern
MRM//McCann
Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 (2 months)
Supported art direction and creative teams on advertising projects during June–August 2017, producing visual assets and assisting in campaign development.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
VCU Brandcenter
Master of Science in Business, Art Direction
2019 - 2021
Completed a Master of Science in Business with a concentration in Art Direction from Aug 2019 to May 2021.
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising
Activities and societies: Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising with a creative concentration and a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, conferred May 2018.
American University of Rome
Advertising and Public Relations
2016 - 2016
Activities and societies: Student Delegate at Cannes Festival of Creativity
Short-term study abroad program in Advertising and Public Relations from May to July 2016, including participation as a student delegate at the Cannes Festival of Creativity.
Availability
Location
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