AN INDUSTRY-TAUGHT ARTIST AND LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER EXPERIENCED IN DRIVING STRATEGIC, IMPACTFUL WORK FOR BUSINESSES BOTH LARGE AND SMALL.

I spent the last few years as the lead graphic designer for Concept Lab, an internal creative consulting team within Target HQ. In this role, I integrated strategic thinking into my design process by partnering closely with marketing, innovation, guest insights, trend, and brand management teams. I led the design for large-scale projects supporting senior leadership; creating immersive room installations, internal team branding identities, presentations, and visuals that helped bring big ideas to life. I also served as Lead Coordinator for Target’s Associate Network, organizing workshops and events to support a community of early-career designers. Beyond corporate work, I’ve partnered with small businesses, non-profits, and creative entrepreneurs on branding, marketing assets, and social content. I also co-founded a few community-centered events like The Imaginarium Studio and Care-Full: An Art Gala, where I led design and direction to bring local artists, musicians, and makers together in shared spaces.

As a self-taught painter with a Bachelor of Arts, I aim to bring both structure and spirit to my work. My artwork has been featured in shops, galleries, and publications around the Twin Cities, as I seek to express my inner vision and connect with the outer world.

Pronouns: she/her
Prononciation: eh-LEN-ee SAUF-uh-kleez