Maria Collins

A Pixel Pushed to Perfection

Welcome to my creative space, where passion meets precision and ideas come to life. As a seasoned creative leader, hands-on Art Director, and digital design enthusiast, I’m dedicated to building compelling brands and delivering innovative solutions. With extensive experience in the creative field, I leverage consumer insights and big ideas to craft visual narratives that captivate and engage.

In my role as an Associate Creative Director in Art at Digitas, I have the privilege of leading and collaborating with talented teams to create cutting-edge digital solutions. My passion for visual storytelling and deep understanding of brand identity allow me to transform creative concepts into reality through innovative design, thoughtful art direction, and strategic visual communication. By blending creative vision with industry insights, I deliver digital experiences that resonate with audiences and drive impactful results.

Join me in pushing pixels to perfection, where every element is crafted with meticulous care to tell a brand's unique story. Let's create digital magic together.

 

Client History

Johnson Outdoors

Muscular Dystrophy Association

TruStage Insurance

McDonald’s

Spirit Airlines

US Navy

Samsung

Procter & Gamble

Ballast Point Brewing

Corona - Constellation Brands

United Airlines

Chevron

Texaco

Allstate

Coca-Cola

Hillshire Farm

UnitedHealth Group

MillerCoors

Butterball

Kohl’s

Intel


Agency History

2020 - Current Digitas / Associate Art Director (Art)

2006 - Current Creative Lewis / Creative Consultant for Brands and Agencies

2018 - 2020     Wunderman Thompson / Senior Design Lead

2018 - 2020     Blast Radius / Senior Digital Design Lead

2017 - 2018      Y&R / Senior Design Lead

2015 - 2017      DDB & We Are Unlimited / Digital Art Director

2013 - 2014 Leo Burnett Group & Arc Worldwide / Art Director

2008 - 2013 Kohl’s Corporate / Marketing Designer


Education

2006 - Present     Real Life

2004 - 2006      Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design /  BFA in Communication Design

2002 - 2004      MATC  /  Associates Degree in Graphic Design


Programs

Full working knowledge of design programs: such as Adobe CC Suite, Sketch and other web apps.

 

More About me

I excel in dynamic environments, working closely with clients and cross-functional teams to shape compelling digital campaigns. Whether on web, mobile, or social platforms, I prioritize design excellence in every project, helping brands shine in an increasingly digital world.

Accomplished and multi-talented creative professional with years of success creating powerful imagery. My favorite part of the creative process is the beginning when ideas start to form, research comes to fruition and innovation peeks its pretty little head out.

I am an expert in visual communications across digital & print, advertising & marketing, social, dot.com, imedia, environmental design, direct mail, brand identity, publication design, and packaging design.

Areas of expertise: Ideation & conceptualization, typography & layout, photo manipulation & photography, on-time deliverables, written & verbal communication, maintaining production quality, collaboration & teamwork, meticulous attention to detail, complex problem resolution, critical decision-making.

Checkout my resume here.