Elise is a creative designer based in Atlanta, Georgia. She helps clients visualize their brand and distill their business into an evocative experience. Her work has impacted the growth of global companies, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and startups.
Her strength is creating brand identities. She has experience across print, digital, and environmental design. Her approach is informed by a background in fine art and creative writing, as well as her desire to build human connection.
Elise has worked as a designer, art director, and creative director at several branding and digital agencies. In 2017 she took a reset from agency life to redefine her focus and be a full-time mother. She currently works as an independent designer.
For inquiries, please email elise@elisemattingly.com
Experience
2011–2017
Son&Sons
Associate Creative Director
At Son&Sons I led numerous projects under the guidance of the agency’s founder and creative director, Wade Thompson. I developed brand identities for Midtown Atlanta, Coca-Cola Ambassador, and several product brands. I designed visual concepts and supported the strategic approach for internal initiatives at Coca-Cola, Nike, and Deloitte. I also wrote headline copy, led creative research, and contributed to naming development for new brands and campaigns.
In 2015 I became an Associate Creative Director, leading a team of designers with the support of a project manager. I was responsible for shaping the creative vision of each project, directing my team, designing visual concepts, and managing client relationships. I led client meetings, large-scale workshops, guided the approach to presentations, and collaborated with our strategy team.
Son&Sons
Associate Creative Director
At Son&Sons I led numerous projects under the guidance of the agency’s founder and creative director, Wade Thompson. I developed brand identities for Midtown Atlanta, Coca-Cola Ambassador, and several product brands. I designed visual concepts and supported the strategic approach for internal initiatives at Coca-Cola, Nike, and Deloitte. I also wrote headline copy, led creative research, and contributed to naming development for new brands and campaigns.
In 2015 I became an Associate Creative Director, leading a team of designers with the support of a project manager. I was responsible for shaping the creative vision of each project, directing my team, designing visual concepts, and managing client relationships. I led client meetings, large-scale workshops, guided the approach to presentations, and collaborated with our strategy team.
2009–2011
Sapient
Senior Designer
At Sapient I created digital experiences for clients such as American Airlines, Coca-Cola, and the children’s apparel brand Carter’s. I collaborated with art directors and a team of designers on creative concepts, supported design production, and participated in client meetings and workshops.
Sapient
Senior Designer
At Sapient I created digital experiences for clients such as American Airlines, Coca-Cola, and the children’s apparel brand Carter’s. I collaborated with art directors and a team of designers on creative concepts, supported design production, and participated in client meetings and workshops.
Clients
Akada Software
American Airlines
Astellas
Brrrº
Carter’s
American Airlines
Astellas
Brrrº
Carter’s
Coca-Cola
Deloitte
Elevate Atlanta
Jane St Vodka Soda
John Hardy Group
Deloitte
Elevate Atlanta
Jane St Vodka Soda
John Hardy Group
Kids2
Las Fincas ’32
Midtown Alliance
Megan Huntz
MODA
Las Fincas ’32
Midtown Alliance
Megan Huntz
MODA
Nike
Our House
Selig Enterprises
Sonos
Work for Good
Our House
Selig Enterprises
Sonos
Work for Good
Education
2006–2008
Portfolio Center
Associate’s Degree / Graphic Design
Portfolio Center is an intensive 2-year design program that gave me experience in branding, typography, color theory, design history, print, packaging, and digital design.
Portfolio Center
Associate’s Degree / Graphic Design
Portfolio Center is an intensive 2-year design program that gave me experience in branding, typography, color theory, design history, print, packaging, and digital design.
1999–2003
University of Georgia
BFA / Photography
At UGA my focus was on fine art, art history, and creative writing. While in school I spent a semester abroad in Cortona, Italy and worked part-time at the Georgia Museum of Art as a preparatory assistant.
University of Georgia
BFA / Photography
At UGA my focus was on fine art, art history, and creative writing. While in school I spent a semester abroad in Cortona, Italy and worked part-time at the Georgia Museum of Art as a preparatory assistant.