Janelle Hinesley
Creative Lead | Designer

Experience
Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist
Sexton Auctioneers
Remote
2024-Present
- Designed and executed engaging marketing materials including emails, social media graphics, and promotional videos to support upcoming auctions and events.
- Created and managed targeted Facebook advertising campaigns, achieving an average cost-per-click (CPC) of $0.17 through strategic audience targeting and compelling visuals.
- Developed and maintained brand-consistent content across digital platforms, enhancing audience engagement and increasing event visibility.
Senior Graphic Designer
Halstead Jewelry Supplies
Remote/Hybrid – Prescott, Az
2015-2023
- Led the creative direction and production of multi-platform marketing assets, including print and digital catalogs, interactive web ads, social media, and video.
- Directed rebranding initiatives and established brand guidelines that increased audience engagement and streamlined creative workflows by 50%.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to align marketing goals with brand and product strategy, improving campaign effectiveness and customer acquisition.
- Spearheaded a major eCommerce redesign that significantly increased conversion rates and site traffic globally
Volunteer Creative Lead
Yavapai County Search & Rescue Team – Search Dog Unit
Prescott, Az
2015-2023
- Led the creative direction and production of multi-platform marketing assets, including print and digital catalogs, interactive web ads, social media, and video.
- Directed rebranding initiatives and established brand guidelines that increased audience engagement and streamlined creative workflows by 50%.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to align marketing goals with brand and product strategy, improving campaign effectiveness and customer acquisition.
- Spearheaded a major eCommerce redesign that significantly increased conversion rates and site traffic globally
Owner, Photographer
Artemis Studios Photography
Prescott, Az
2013-2025
- Founded and operated a full-service creative studio offering photography, videography, and brand design.
- Directed all visual content from concept to final execution, establishing a distinctive and recognizable brand identity.
- Implemented a digital marketing and SEO strategy that led to top-tier search visibility across the state.
- Presented at industry webinars and virtual events, sharing expertise in creative production & photography.
Projects
Creative Project Manager / Designer
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Simulator
Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC)
Jan 2025 – Apr 2025
- Spearheaded creative direction and design strategy for an interactive training simulator built for emergency management professionals.
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders from the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC), developers, 3D artists, and UX designers to ensure creative alignment with user needs and learning goals.
- Led content creation and asset development efforts, including UI/UX elements, branding, and promotional materials.
- Managed team communication and workflows using agile methodologies and project management tools, ensuring milestones were met on time and to a high standard.
Education
Master of Digital Media
Center for Digital Media |
SFU, UBC, BCIT, Emily Carr
August, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Culture
Arizona State University
Summa Cum Laude
2013
Awards
International Design Awards
Silver – Books
The Halstead Grant Reveal
2016
Skills
Hard Skills
Creative Direction & Art Direction
Graphic Design (Print & Digital)
Branding & Identity Development
Marketing Strategy
Content Production
Performance Marketing
Soft Skills
Project Management
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
Client Communication
Creative Problem Solving
Mentoring & Team Leadership
Event Planning & Coordination
Tools
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Meta Ads Manager
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office Suite
Asana / Trello / Jira
Slack / Zoom
