A thoughtful, empathetic & strategic creative leader with 15+ years of experience shaping iconic, emotionally resonant brand experiences through 360° storytelling. Passionate about building and leading high-performing creative teams that produce cohesive, culturally resonant work across platforms - deeply connecting with audiences while delivering measurable business impact. Known for balancing profit with purpose and translating vision into results at scale.

Brings deep expertise in creative direction, team leadership, and end-to-end execution across fashion, beauty, fitness, health & wellness, interior design, and hospitality. Experience includes partnering with globally recognized brands such as Estée Lauder’s M·A·C Cosmetics, Jonathan Adler, Marriott’s Moxy Hotels, AOL, Box, Flowcode, and Victoria’s Secret. Currently serves as a Fractional Creative Director, guiding brands through moments of growth, transformation & cultural relevance.

Holds a Bachelor of Design from the College of Arts & Architecture at The Pennsylvania State University, with advanced credentials from MIT, Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design (London), and the Mastered Art Direction Accelerator. Most recently completed MIT’s inaugural Women in Leadership: Becoming an Agent of Change program. Thrives in fast-paced environments, with a track record of turning ideas into actionable strategy, inspiring teams, and delivering bold, innovative creative.

Known for building collaborative bridges across disciplines, uniting research, strategy, data, insights & intuition to unlock cohesive design systems that scale. Passionate about mentoring emerging talent, elevating creative standards & crafting work that moves culture forward while driving long-term brand value. I lead with my heart.

Beyond the work: I love being an aunt, enjoy exploring new workout studios and have a soft spot for thrift-store finds and thoughtfully planned weekend adventures with family & friends. My ongoing obsessions include art museums + galleries, travel, beaches, poetry, Post-its, a great book and anything with a sense of history and vintage charm. Connecting with other creatives is one of my favorite parts of the work! If you’re building something meaningful or exploring new ideas, I’d love to connect. Email: DarcyRoseCreative@gmail.com

Brand, Digital & Creative Production Capabilities
Leads integrated brand systems that connect strategy, culture and performance across digital, social & experiential platforms. Brings advanced proficiency across Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Bridge, Dreamweaver), Google and Microsoft suites, and Keynote, with advanced experience across AI platforms. Grounded in visual craft and modern production workflows, with a strong foundation in photography, lighting, and photo and motion editing, paired with working knowledge of HTML5, JavaScript, WordPress, and UI/UX design principles—enabling cohesive, scalable, and performance-driven brand experiences. Build and lead high-performing creative teams using precise, scalable workflows across platforms including Airtable, Linear, Monday.com, Trello, Miro, Notion, Typeform and Asana, balancing rigor with creative freedom to deliver world-class work.