Versatile, fast-paced, and deadline-driven Art Director.

With an extensive background in events, publications, beauty, live music, and branding, I recently made the switch to full-time freelancing. The diversity of my clients keeps me constantly learning, and I love what I do!

Shelley Hiam

Based in Dallas, TX

ServicesNo project too big or small

Branding Design

Logos, Websites, Brand Identity Systems & Guidelines, Merch, Packaging, Production

Photography

Live Music, Weddings, Portraits, Editorial, Art Direction

Publication Design

Magazines, Books, Brochures, Newspapers, Catalogs, Program Guides

Animation

Digital Ads, Social Media, Video Frames

Event Graphics

Signage, Wayfinding. Program Guides, Presentations, Stage Design, Speaker Tiles

PortfolioA sampling of my work

Logo Design

Logo Design

Logo Design

Logo Design

Logo Design

Logo Design

Art Direction

photo by Jeff Stephens

Art Direction

photo by Jessica Turner

Art Direction

photo by Jeff Stephens

Art Direction

photo by Jeff Stephens

Photography

Photography

Photography

Photography

Social Media Animation

Google Ad

Google Ads

Mobile App Design

SXSW Go

Desktop + Mobile App Design

Mobile App Design

Animated Ad

Website Design

Website Design

Roku Ads

Website Iconography

Website Game Board Design

Email Template Design

Website Design

Trade Show Booth Panel Design

Direct Mailer Design

Print Ad Design

One Sheet Design

Flyer Design

Art Direction

Art Direction

Merch Design

Logo Design

Logo Design

Logo Design

Logo Design

Logo Design

Logo Design

Art Direction

photo by Jeff Stephens

Art Direction

photo by Jessica Turner

Art Direction

photo by Jeff Stephens

Art Direction

photo by Jeff Stephens

Photography

Photography

Photography

Photography

Social Media Animation

Google Ad

Google Ads

Mobile App Design

SXSW Go

Desktop + Mobile App Design

Mobile App Design

Animated Ad

Website Design

Website Design

Roku Ads

Website Iconography

Website Game Board Design

Email Template Design

Website Design

Skills

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Education

UT-Austin
BA in Photojournalism

Experience

2005-Now

Freelance

Art Director, Graphic Designer, Photographer

2023-2025

Mary Kay

Contract Art Director

2021-2023

Kasasa

Marketing Designer II

2015-2021

SXSW (South by Southwest)

Senior Graphic Designer, SXSWorld Art Director

2004-2015

The Austin Chronicle

Graphic Designer

Published Work

NPR.org
Rolling Stone
MTV's House of Style
The New York Times
The Austin Chronicle
The Austin-American Statesman

Testimonials

Contact Me

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