Design leader working at the intersection of art, business, and functionality to craft memorable, customer-centered experiences.
Experience
With over 15 years of experience across product, brand, and marketing, I’ve led design and creative operations for companies like FTD, Beam Suntory, Kraft, Nestlé, and Lowe’s.
From B2B platforms to B2C campaigns, my work blends strategic thinking and thoughtful design – spanning digital platforms, physical environments, and experiential activations.
Skills & Capabilities
Offering a blend of creative strategy, design execution, and team leadership.
- Creative Direction
- Design Leadership
- Design Strategy
- Creative Operations
- Product / UX/UI Strategy
- Marketing & Brand Content Strategy
- Experiential & Event Design
- Community Building & Mentorship
Contact
Currently open to consulting, leadership roles, and creative collaborations.
Connect with me: linkedin.com/in/emilydcarter
Project: MercuryHQ
Client: FTD
Role: Product & UX Lead
Modernizing a legacy florist platform to drive adoption, reduce training time, and increase operational efficiency.
Project: Pager Brand
Client: Pager
Role: Creative Director, Product & Marketing
Unifying product, marketing, and brand for a fast-growing healthtech company.
Project: House of Suntory
Client: Beam Suntory
Role: Experiential Marketing Lead
Bringing premium spirits to life through immersive, high-impact consumer events.
Project: Cruzan Rum
Client: Beam Suntory
Role: Experiential Marketing Lead
Large-scale, purpose-focused public and private events.
Project: Pager Digital
Client: Pager Health
Role: Design Lead
Managed design, content, and production for the Pager digital assets.
Project: Digital Marketing
Client: Lowe’s, Time Inc., CNN
Role: Designer
Developed design and content for various Fortune 500 brands.