Creative direction,
design operations,
design

for growth-stage teams

I craft captivating experiences and guide teams to thrive. From standout creative direction and brand activations to integrated global ad campaigns, my work elevates brands — and the design teams behind them — to the next level.

Featured work
A graphical introduction to Owl Labs' State of Remote Work 2021 report

Plays well with others

  • "Your creativity, your focus, your patience and your organization, everything. You never shy away from offering to put in that extra 1% to make things better, no matter what it costs you. You are a team player, and a leader and it is a pleasure working with you every single day."

    Andrea
    Project Manager

  • "Maddie is a change agent, a champion, a cheerleader, and an ass-busting hard worker. Having her on the team goes so far beyond design. We're all stronger, more motivated, and more sharp because of how Maddie elevates the level of professionalism and critical thinking that Marketing demonstrates on the daily."

    Aubyn
    Product Marketer

  • "Maddie is a focused and direct leader. She does a fantastic job articulating both concept and expectation when it comes to design projects and large scale goals. I appreciate Maddie's dedication to excellence and her constant encouragement to set and strive for personal and professional goals."

    Andrew
    Freelance Partner

  • "Maddie is one of the most talented designers I have yet had the pleasure to work with. Her overall leadership of large projects help everyone on our team to work more effectively and efficiently. I look forward to seeing how she will continue to push the boundaries of our department's creative output next."

    Christopher
    Art Director

  • "I tell ya! I have more fun working with you and shooting these [products] than anything else! Thank you for being the highlight of my week!"

    Sky
    Photography Partner

  • "I was fortunate to work with Maddie at Signal, where she was hired to breathe new life into the brand. Her commitment to strategizing the best creative solution instead of just doing what’s easy or expected is what sets her work apart. Maddie’s a true collaborator, always open to new direction and her interpersonal skills have made her a true leader on the team."

    Stacia
    Copywriter

  • "Maddie’s our warrior with an artist’s palette as a weapon. She embodies ‘Today, Not Tomorrow’ with her relentless work ethic, direct and confident disposition, and ability to get things done. Maddie engages her peers with opportunities to dive deep into complex solutions and her unique ability to manage a dizzying array of projects makes her an outstanding leader."

    Stacy
    VP Creatve Direcor

  • "You are direct (which I really like in a teammate), have an opinion (which I also like) and open to chatting through ideas/problems. It’s a win win for me!"

    Kayt
    Content Strategist

  • "Maddie has been a great manager and client. She is exceptionally organized, empathetic to my needs, and easy to get along with. I would recommend her to anyone!"

    Natalie
    Freelance Partner

Explore my creative work

CREATIVE DIRECTION

BRAND ACTIVATION

WEB DESIGN

CAMPAIGN & ADVERTISING DESIGN

CONVERSION OPTIMIZATION

ART DIRECTION

DATA VISUALIZATION

Let’s get to know each other, shall we?