About me
Hi, I'm Corinne Stenander — an Associate Creative Director specializing in art direction with 25+ years of experience turning complex ideas into clear, compelling visual work.
I've partnered with regional and national organizations across healthcare, financial services, tourism, education, and more to build brands, launch campaigns, and create experiences that resonate. Whether the challenge is big or small, my focus is always the same: purposeful design that connects.
What I do
As an ACD, I bring together strategic thinking and design craft to solve communication challenges across every channel — print, digital, social, environmental, and experiential. My work spans:
Brand identity development & implimentation
Integrated marketing campaigns
Creative direction & concept development
Digital experience design (UX/UI)
Visual storytelling across multi-channel programs
Industry experience
Over the years, I’ve worked across a wide range of industries, including:
Financial Services
Healthcare
Tourism & Hospitality
Education
Retail
Nonprofit Organizations
Experience
Associate Creative Director
GH Advertising (Pittsburgh)
2006 — Present
Leading creative development for regional and national brands across more than a dozen industries. Responsibilities span concept development, visual direction, campaign execution, client collaboration, and mentoring junior designers. Notable clients include UPMC, PPG, Reed Smith, and Gore Medical.
Freelance Brand & Digital Designer
brandiD (Pittsburgh)
2013 — Present
Provide strategic brand and digital design services for organizations ranging from startups and small businesses to established professional services firms.
Art Director
Brunner Advertising (Pittsburgh)
2000 — 2006
Developed advertising campaigns, brand communications, and marketing materials for regional and national clients including 84 Lumber, Zippo, National City Bank, and American Beverage Corporation.