A dynamic creative director with strategic marketing & start up expertise.

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Vanessa
Van Hawkins
Vanessa
Van Hawkins
20+
Years of expertise
In creative design
30+
Millions of revenue
Her work has generated
14+
Magazine publications
She's been featured in
9+
Different countries
She's worked in

Mastering a luxury aesthetic with a passion for interiors, fashion & food.

Creatively brand, elevate & evolve your business.  

Creative Direction

My philosophy is to tell a story, portray a mood and leave a memorable feeling with people that encounter my work. People remember how you made them feel. Working with brands to deliver a feeling that represents their values and message across all platforms is what I strive to do.

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Creative Vision & Execution
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Creative Team Leadership
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Campaign Conception

Brand Design

Whether it's a logo, your website, an ad or an editorial feature, branding goes beyond the page. Creating an aesthetic that speaks to your brands values that is carried throughout all aspects of your company's public facing  channels and media Is key.

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Brand Idenity or Brand Refresh
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Website & App Design
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Social Media Guidelines

Digital Marketing

While your brand is your identity, marketing is how people get to know you. The messaging you portray is key. Whether speaking through photos, graphics or copywriting, captivating intrigue and earning trust is the goal.

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360° Campaigns
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Social Campaigns
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Email Marketing

A creative leader and digital strategist.

A proficient creative strategist with expertise in visual arts, design, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship.

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work together
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"Vanessa's leadership style is truly transformative, as she displays unwavering dedication to driving holistic growth and profitability while maintaining a scrappy start-up mentality. When faced with minimal resources at times, she is the first to roll up her sleeves to take control in any department whether it be in creative design or coming up with the marketing campaigns. She is always willing to test new ideas, technology or new channels in order to grow the business."

Anh Vu Lieberman
CMO, Nogin

"Vanessa's creative vision and exceptional style have been instrumental in the remarkable success and growth of Alchemy Fine Home. Her keen eye for design, coupled with a positive and collaborative demeanor, made working with Vanessa truly enjoyable. Under her leadership, Alchemy Fine Home has become synonymous with quality and style in the home décor market."

Jacqueline O'neil
Brand Manager

"In my field I work with a lot of founders, from startup to enterprise level. Vanessa is as high-functioning as they get. Vanessa sets the bar high for herself and those around her, always bringing out the best in her team and collaborators. Having the privilege to work with Vanessa means not just witnessing excellence, but also being inspired to achieve it in your own work."

Eric Hangartner
Founder, 2020 Agency

"Working alongside Vanessa for the conversion rate optimization of the Alchemy Fine Home website was truly delightful. Vanessa is deeply invested in driving business growth while keeping a keen eye on maximizing profitability through the customer journey. Her talent for design shines through on the website, advertising, and various creative assets as she's constantly focused on design for conversions."

Will Laurenson
Founder, CRO Agency