Hello and welcome! You’ll find a curated collection of my work here—spanning brand campaigns, digital storytelling, visual strategy, and design leadership.
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I'm a Creative Director and Senior Design Manager with nearly 20 years of experience helping brands connect with audiences through bold, performance-driven creative. My background blends strategy, design, and storytelling to bring big ideas to life across industries.
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Currently, I lead marketing design at athenahealth, a national leader in health tech. Previously, I served as Creative Director at o2ideas, where I directed campaigns for clients like Honda, Regions Bank, Atria, Protective Life and more.
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I believe in balancing creative hustle with joyful moments—whether that’s time with my family or dreaming up a little magic for birthdays, holidays, and everyday celebrations over at my blog, Celebration Day Studio—come take a peek!
All images copyright Candice Butterfield. All rights reserved.
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MY SKILLS
I am a problem-solver and lifelong learner with a passion for design.​
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CREATIVE DIRECTION
Creative thinking, collaborative problem solving, and strategic leadership.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Storytelling through images with technical lighting skills, Nikon user.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Design thoughtful, polished visuals that communicate clearly and engage effectively.
VIDEO
Arrange and alter video shots in order to create a cohesive structure. Animate for video.
ILLUSTRATION
Creative and imaginative with an eye for color, balance, and layout. Sketch & Draw.
COPYWRITING
Ability to convey ideas that ultimately inform or persuade an audience. Storyteller.