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Taylor Hood

@taylorhood

Brand Designer + Art Director with 7+ years of experience bringing ideas to life through brand identity, art direction, and visual storytelling.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a collaborative creative role where I can contribute across brand identity, art direction, campaigns, and content. I’m drawn to teams that value strategy, thoughtful ideas, and great creative, with a culture that invests in its people, encourages growth, and offers the trust and flexibility to do great work.

I’m a Brand Designer and Art Director who loves turning ideas into visual worlds people want to spend time in.

My background spans brand identity, art direction, campaigns, editorial design, digital, and content, with experience working both in-house and agency-side. I’m especially drawn to the space where strategy and creativity meet: understanding the bigger idea, finding the strongest visual expression of it, and building a system that carries that idea through every touchpoint.

Over the course of my career, I’ve led and supported brand initiatives, developed visual identities, art directed photo and video, created campaigns across print and digital, and collaborated with cross-functional teams, clients, writers, photographers, and other creative partners.

I care about thoughtful ideas, exceptional craft, and work with a little spark to it. My approach is collaborative, curious, and grounded in the belief that the best creative work has both beauty and substance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Marketing Manager

Kobel + Co

May 2026 - Sep 2026 (4 months)

Led marketing and creative initiatives for a luxury interior design studio, spanning brand strategy, content, social, digital, PR, partnerships, and studio launch efforts. Managed projects from concept through execution, collaborating with founders, creative partners, vendors, and media to build a cohesive and elevated brand presence.

Project Management Brand Management CSS Social Media Marketing Social Media Management Print Design Marketing Strategy Press Release Writing ghostwriting Brand Strategy Web Design SEO Marketing Analytics

Graphic Designer

U.S. Engineering

Jul 2024 - May 2026 (1 year 10 months)

Led design across six entities within the U.S. Engineering family of brands, creating cohesive work across print, digital, campaigns, and internal communications. Partnered with cross-functional teams to translate complex ideas into clear visual solutions, strengthen brand consistency, and evolve company-wide creative standards.

Graphic Design Social Media Design Print Design Marketing Design Brand Strategy Brand Design Brand Management

Graphic Designer

Hello Big Idea

May 2021 - Jul 2024 (3 years 2 months)

Created brand identities, campaigns, and visual systems for a diverse client roster across print and digital. Collaborated with clients, strategists, and copywriters from concept through execution, while art directing photo and video and translating strategy into thoughtful, engaging creative across brand touch points.

Graphic Design Brand Design Brand Strategy Copywriting Social Media Design Social Media Strategy Content Creation Social Media Management Print Design B2B Design

Graphic Designer

Ascend Media

Jun 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Designed print and digital experiences for conferences, trade shows, and publications, including editorial layouts, event collateral, signage, and advertising. Collaborated with editorial and marketing teams, managed production and prepress, and supported fast-paced on-site event needs while maintaining consistency and quality.

Print Design Editorial Design Layout Infographics Typography Production Management Collaboration