As an incurably curious, lifelong learner I believe creativity is a powerful medium for change.  

 

ROXANNE BRADLEY-TATE
Art Director, Designer, and Illustrator

Roxanne Bradley-Tate is a multifaceted creative who has worked for several well-known and respected legacy, luxury and lifestyle brands. After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in graphic design, she began her career at Hallmark Cards and worked her way up to art director leading a full creative team. She later attended graduate school at the Savannah College of Art and Design while working with Gulfstream Aerospace. After graduating with a MFA in graphic design, Roxanne worked as an art director with Target’s in-house creative agency.

Roxanne acted as design director for multiple luxury and lifestyle brands at Marriott International, creating design solutions for every touchpoint along the customer journey. Most recently, she completed a consultant role with MGM Resorts International as lead communications designer on their digital team.

She is currently an independent designer in the Washington, DC metro area where she resides with her husband and two children, exploring new nature trails and creating botanical art in her free time.

CAPABILITIES
Logo Design
Identity Design
Print Collateral 
Package Design
Presentations
Merchandising
Exhibit Design 
Reports
Vector Illustration
Web / UX / UI
Art Direction

EXPERIENCE
Hallmark Cards
Gulfstream
Target
Marriott
MGM Resorts

CLIENTS
Hilton Hotels
Microsoft
Urban Institute
Brookings Institution
Beanstack

EDUCATION
RISD
SCAD
General Assembly

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RECOGNITION & HONORS

  • HSMAI Adrian Silver Award, Advertising Campaign, 2014 

  • LogoLounge Book 8, Two Published Logos, 2014

  • American Graphic Design Award, Exhibits, 2013

  • American Graphic Design Award, Announcements, 2013

  • American Graphic Design Award, Packaging, 2013

  • American Graphic Design Award, Advertising, 2013  

  • Minnesota AIGA Logo Design Award, 2011 

  • Graphic Design USA, Packaging Design Award, 2011 

  • Graphic Design USA, Package Design Award, 2010 


DESIGN PHILOSOPHIES

Always be
an effective listener

 
 

Active listening allows me to not just hear feedback, but to understand what the project needs. Listening is my most essential design skill.

Everything
must have meaning

 
 

When each design decision is infused with purpose and every element aligns with the objective, a truly effective visual story always follows.

Keep it simple,
but make an impact

 
 

While ‘less is more’ is a start, pushing to deliver significant and memorable experiences transforms solutions from effective to exceptional.

    
TESTIMONIALS

Roxanne listened, elevated my vision of my business logo and provided me with a finished product that I constantly receive positive comments on.

TAMITHA DAVIS-RAMA, Founder & CEO of Transitions Wellness Lounge, LLC

 
Roxanne Bradley-Tate - Testimonial 1

You are very talented, and your communication style sets you apart from other designers. You also have a ton of range and work ethic that we really appreciate. You have been one of our favorite people to work with for many reasons⁠—those are just a few.

JORDAN LLOYD BOOKEY, Co-Founder & Chief Mom, Beanstack 

 

Your work output is beautiful and accurate. Your communication, attention to detail, and overall pleasantness really made this a shockingly stress-free, and in fact an enjoyable process.

STEPHANIE CENCULA, Asst. Director, The Brookings Institution 

 

You’re strategically creative and present well to clients, you explain the strategy of the design so they understand how it fits their objective, and you create a positive experience for the user.

DAWN DICKER, Content Strategist & Copywriter

 

My experience was truly outstanding and the final product has been regularly complimented. The guidelines have been an excellent tool to insure the collaterals are used appropriately.

CLAIRE BARRY, Former Board Chair, La Gonave Haiti Partners

 

Roxanne was patient and provided guidance on several issues which I believe made the process and end product much better… I would eagerly recommend her services.

ALRICH B. LYNCH, Sr. Managing Director, LDG Consulting  

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