I'm an award-winning ACD/Sr. Art Director with proven expertise in creative team leadership, strategic design implementation, front-end web development and brand management for a wide range of clients.
I do what's needed to transform the ordinary into something amazing while maintaining a sense of humor, which comes in handy after a 12-hour day. Though I'm a dreamer, I live and die by the schedule. I see the world though the lens of design—how and why things are made the way they are. I'm inspired by music, TV, film, books, podcasts and especially fine art and photography. I'm a hands-on mentor who helps others get to the best in their own work.
A good day for me is time well spent at SFMOMA just sitting, looking and being surrounded by art. I've studied art and design for most of my life—get me into a museum and I can name the artist of virtually any painting from 200 paces (or I'll buy you a drink).
In addition to being a design professional, I'm also a fine artist represented by several galleries in the US, and exhibit new work every year. You can view my fine art work at carolinezcharney.com
You can also reach me at carol@charneydesign.com to find out more information.