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I’m a multi-hyphenate creative and self-proclaimed cat lady based in St. Paul, Minn.

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Elevating work for inspiring brands.

For 15+ years, I’ve had the honor of helping world-class brands turn business challenges into thoughtful campaigns. Here are a few I’ve worked with:

The best creative doesn’t just sell or win awards. It connects.

My passion lies in combining strategy, storytelling and design to connect people to brands in authentic, measurable ways. Whether empowering teams or pitching big ideas, I bring creative curiosity, measurable results and a drive to keep pushing what’s possible. And I do it all with kindness, transparency, humor and zero ego. 

Capabilities

  • Performance Marketing Creative

  • Conversion-Focused Design 

  • Creative Direction

  • Lifecycle Marketing 

  • Email & CRM Creative

  • Creative Production at Scale

  • Creative Workflow & Operations

  • Team Leadership & Development

  • Brand Identity

  • Brand Storytelling
    Generative AI for Creative Production

Recognition

Bronze pin in the Art Direction — Campaign category at AdFed MN’s The Show 2024.

Silver pin in the Data Driven Media category at AdFed MN’s The Show 2023.

Bronze pin in the Art Direction — Single category at AdFed MN’s The Show 2023.

Silver pin in the Email category at AdFed MN’s The Show 2022.

Bronze pin in the Innovative Use of Interactive/Technology category at AdFed MN’s The Show 2022.

More about me.

With 15+ years leading award-winning campaigns for world-class brands, I bring the creative leadership, strategic storytelling and infectious drive that turn business challenges into meaningful connections. I believe powerful creative strategy is the spark that fuels bold ideas — the kind that win awards, achieve business goals and resonate with real people.

My steady rise as a creative has helped shape work for brands like Dunkin’, U.S. Bank, OFF!, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day, Sprouts, FNBO, Universal and more. Along the way, I’ve helped launch loyalty programs, build brand identities and craft cross-channel campaigns that not only look good — they deliver measurable impact.

And my story is far from over. I’m driven by curiosity, collaboration and the thrill of seeing an idea move from concept to execution. The next chapter? Continuing to push creative boundaries and elevate the brands I partner with.

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marissa.t.schafer@gmail.com