Creative and Art Director

Brand and
digital systems
built to grow

For business owners ready to build on a strong foundation, from vision to the systems that connect them with their people.

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Rammun Foundation Liquidity Services Arizona Muslim Alliance Maristan Sonora Quest Laboratories

Brand strategy, design,
and the systems behind them

Brand strategy

Discover what matters

Brand audits, market and audience research, competitive positioning, and go-to-market insight.

Brand identity

Define the direction

Brand architecture, messaging, voice, and identity systems, grounded in human-centered design, accessibility, and UX.

Digital & systems

Build what moves

Digital experience, web, and print, backed by design systems, integrations, and automation built to scale.

Every build includes SEO, GEO, WCAG 2.2 AA, responsive design, Core Web Vitals, semantic HTML, structured data, security, privacy, analytics, and conversion tracking.

Direction through
every shift

Nearly 20 years leading brand and creative, from custom code to AI. I align people, platforms, and creative direction so the brand holds as you scale.

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Bring order to complexity

Cross-functional and stakeholder alignment across agency, in-house, and remote teams.

Turn vision into work

End-to-end leadership from strategy and UX/UI through design systems, build, and launch.

Build brands that grow

Brand governance and workflows built for speed, consistency, and efficiency.

Move with the tech

From custom code to CMS, SaaS, e-commerce, and AI. I adopt new tools when they improve the work, and keep people at the core.

Selected work

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Brand kit and site across devices
1 of 12
Rammun Foundation
Brand, web, print and social
Brand kit and site across devices
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2023 ESG report, printed cover
1 of 8
Liquidity Services
Brand system, reports and events
2023 ESG report, printed cover
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Logo, stationery and print identity
1 of 5
Arizona Muslim Alliance
Identity, design system and campaigns
Logo, stationery and print identity
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Real work, real results

Three organizations, three operating challenges, and the outcomes that followed.

BrandBuild

Rammun Foundation

7 figures
raised in year one, organic social only

Built the brand, digital experience, and fundraising infrastructure, with the creative operations a four-person team needed to run it.

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BrandSystems

Liquidity Services

17 → 2
days to turn a campaign around

Rebuilt brand architecture and governance for a public company and its marketplaces, then moved creative ops to self-service workflows.

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BrandBuildGrow

Arizona Muslim Alliance

30+
member organizations under one brand

Refreshed the identity and guidelines, then led UX/UI, the design system, and campaign copy for a full site rebuild.

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What clients say

From the executives, teams, and clients I've worked alongside.

"A master of her craft, with an eye for detail and an encyclopedic knowledge of design theory."
Andrea U., Liquidity Services
"Her strategic approach ensures every output is visually compelling and aligned with business goals."
Beata P., Liquidity Services
"She moves from concept to reality with ease and flair, and delivers on time in every medium."
Robyn K.F., Liquidity Services
"Spectacular at creating a simple, powerful brand effect, and well versed in the SEO that makes it findable."
Jessica K., Client

Straightforward pricing

Scoped engagements to start. Ongoing support once you launch.

Branding & Website

$3,500 starting

A full engagement to launch or refresh your brand and digital presence.

Brand strategy and identity system
Website and digital experience, e-commerce available
SEO and GEO foundations built in

Ongoing Support

$500/mo starting

A retainer that keeps your brand and digital systems current as you scale.

Site updates and technical support
Automation, CRM integration, and tool consolidation
Brand collateral, templates, and governance

Questions people ask

How long does a brand and website project take?

Most projects run six to ten weeks: about two for strategy, three to four for the build. The rest depends on scope.

How much does a new website cost?

Brand and website engagements start at $3,500. SEO and GEO foundations are included, not billed later as an add-on.

I already have a WordPress site. Do I need to start over?

Every project starts with an audit. Often, a custom build on a current stack launches faster and costs less to maintain.

Do you build online stores?

Yes. I can build on your existing platform, including Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, and Squarespace Commerce, or deliver a custom headless build.

Will AI replace the person working on my brand?

No. AI accelerates exploration and production. Strategy, creative direction, and final review stay with your design lead, whether that’s your team or me.

What happens after my site launches?

You get a full handoff and own everything. Most clients stay on a retainer from $500 a month. Unused hours roll over.

Gina Saldana, founder of Red Pen Creative, in the Arizona desert at sunset

Ready to move forward?

Let's talk about your brand and digital roadmap.

A free 30-minute call. Bring your challenge, and leave with a clear next step, with Red Pen or without.

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