Art Direction | Design Management | Creative Project Management

Atlanta, GA | 407-421-5588 | Amy.Chantal.Gagnon@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amy-chantal-gagnon

SUMMARY

Accomplished creative leader with 20 years of experience delivering innovative design solutions across digital, broadcast, and print platforms. Expertise spans graphic design, art direction, and project management, with a proven ability to lead teams, optimize workflows, and translate strategic objectives into compelling visual work. Known for blending creative vision with organizational excellence to produce high-impact results. Passionate about mentoring talent, implementing efficient processes, and solving complex design challenges to drive success.

SKILLS

Creative Leadership: Art Direction, Design Management, Creative Operations, Design Training, Mentorship

Design and Production: Graphic Design, Branding, Identity and Logo Design, Print Design, Digital Design, Social Media Design, Broadcast Design, Motion Graphics, Design Systems, Template Design, Environmental, Display and Set Graphics, Typography, UX Design Fundamentals, Web Design Fundamentals

Project Management: Creative Project Management, Workflow Optimization, Timeline Management, Resource Allocation, Quality Control, Design Standards and Guidelines

Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Bridge), Figma, InVision, Canva, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office, Claude, ChatGPT, Slack

Other: Photography, Photo Retouching, Pre-Press and Printing Standards

EXPERIENCE

Freelance Art Director and Graphic Designer | Self-Employed (Atlanta, GA) January 2015 - Present

-Direct full project lifecycle from initial client consultation and strategic proposal development through execution and final delivery for clients spanning retail, brand studio and service sectors
-Provide art direction and creative strategy guidance resulting in high client satisfaction and repeat business

-Develop comprehensive brand identities and visual systems that establish market differentiation and drive client business growth

-Create and produce integrated design elements spanning print collateral, to marketing materials, to digital assets that optimize for audience engagement and platform-specific performance

-Manage all project operations; including scope definition, timeline management, budget tracking,

client communication, and vendor coordination to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery

Lead Design Supervisor | Fox Corporation (Atlanta, GA) July 2017 - August 2025

-Spearheaded art direction and supervised design work for a team of 20 graphic designers; including digital designs for Fox Nation’s digital platform which saw a subscriber increase of over 2 million in 2025

-Orchestrated scheduling workflows, delivered comprehensive design training, mentored emerging talent, drove design projects from initial concept through final delivery

-Executed high-stakes graphic, print and broadcast designs under aggressive deadlines; including digital assets and promotional materials during Primetime hours which averaged 2.652 million viewers in 2025

-Curated and optimized a library of 800+ design templates, streamlining accessibility for daily production and long-term projects

-Safeguarded visual brand integrity across multiple networks while empowering designers to produce innovative and efficient creative solutions

-Contributed digital and graphic designs, design templates, set graphics, design supervision and ideation for 2024 election coverage graphics which reached over 13 million viewers

-Championed collaborative ideation sessions with cross-functional teams to develop show packages, logos, network redesigns, print materials, animations, and scalable templates

Senior Graphic Designer | Fox Business Network (New York, NY) July 2013 - July 2017

-Streamlined and maintained a library of 200+ design templates, maximizing efficiency and creative consistency

-Led onboarding and training programs for new designers, mentored existing talent of 12 graphic designers, and contributed to intern development initiatives

-Produced broadcast graphics, network logos, and show pitches that elevated the network's visual presence

-Set creative standards and optimized organizational workflows for graphic designers and production teams

-Partnered with art director to execute strategic creative vision for high-profile broadcasts; including 2016 presidential election coverage which averaged 600,000 viewers during primetime coverage

-Delivered diverse design assets spanning posters, web/mobile advertisements, and marketing campaigns

-Functioned as strategic advisor to leadership on project management, design issues, and team development

Graphic Designer | Fox Business Network (New York, NY) May 2009 - July 2013

-Designed broadcast graphics for all live and taped programming across the network's daily schedule

-Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce on-brand graphics while meeting time-critical deadlines

-Conceptualized and pitched innovative show designs, logos, and adaptable templates to support the network's evolving programming needs

-Executed print design projects and internal creative initiatives that reinforced brand identity

Graphic Designer | ESPN (Bristol, CT) April 2008 - April 2009

-Created design work for show packages and broadcast programming across ESPN's 14-network portfolio

-Drove conceptual development for high-visibility creative campaigns within the Creative Services Department

-Collaborated independently and with teams to produce broadcast graphics aligned with network standards and technical specifications

-Designed in-house projects including the ESPN Radio set design, internal department branding initiatives, and special collateral such as the 2008 Olympic Games commemorative trading pin

Graphic Designer | University of Florida Office of Admissions (Gainesville, FL) May 2004 - March 2008

-Designed strategic print publications for the University President's Office, Office of Admissions, and Registrar

-Conceptualized, designed, and oversaw print production for comprehensive marketing materials including posters, invitations, brochures, and the award-winning 2007 48-page Viewbook

-Designed and launched website redesigns, including the 2008 Office of Admissions site and digital versions of annual recruitment publications

SMALL BUSINESS OWNER

Founder and Owner | Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Services (Atlanta, GA) 2024 - Present

-Built and operate independent pet care business serving 20–25 active clients across Atlanta metro area

-Manage all business operations including client acquisition, scheduling, invoicing, contracts, and marketing

-Developed business processes for client retention with consistent high satisfaction ratings

EDUCATION

University of Florida, School of Art and Art History Gainesville, FL

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design

Magna Cum Laude, 3.76 GPA

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Creative Photography

Summa Cum Laude, 3.76 GPA

Minor in Art History

CERTIFICATE

UX: Fundamentals | New York University, Center for Design, Digital Arts and Film New York, NY

LANGUAGES

English: Fluent, Native

French: Fluent, Native