CANDACE J METZGER
ART DIRECTOR & Designer
Gallop Strength Finder: Futuristic, Maximalist, Individualistic, Empathizer,
Passionate and strategic Art Director with 15+ years of expertise in consumer and licensed product design, specializing in comprehensive brand development and creative innovation. Proven track record in new IP creation, brand management, and visual storytelling across print and digital platforms. Skilled in art directing, coordinating lifestyle and product photography, developing graphics, and creating immersive brand experiences. Demonstrates exceptional leadership in mentoring design teams, collaboration across teams, and driving impactful, visually compelling brand narratives.
Inventive, curious, futuristic thinker with bright energy, who cares deeply about brands, and who strives to dream big, inspire, and to make every project impactful, visually stunning, and memorable.
Skills
Brand Development - Graphics Development - Design Solutions - Strategic Thinking/Planning
Team Guidance/Leadership - Visual Presentation - Research/Brainstorms
Strategic Thinking/Planning - Copywriting - Photoshoot Art Direction
Front End Web Development - Event/Experience Design
Design Companies & Clients:
Hasbro
Mattel
Clementine Paper, Inc. (Target, Home Goods, TJ Maxx)
Punch Studio
Tri-Coastal Design (Home Goods, Barnes & Nobel, TJ Maxx, Michaels)
Ad-Lines Euro Group
Los Angeles Times
Mindstyle
Baby Tattoo Books
Warner Bros. Environmental Initiatives
Hard Rock Café
RESUME and for more info about me - visit my linkedin page HERE.
Personal fine art website, please click HERE
Please email or connect with me via email, Linked in, or on IG.
@cjmetzger.
Questions or job opportunities, please contact me via email.