Design Services

Bringing Brands to Life Through Strategy, Creativity, and Innovation

With over two decades of hands-on design experience, I create compelling solutions that drive business growth. From brand identity to high-impact marketing and motion graphics, I blend strategy and storytelling to create work that resonates with customers to drive measurable business results.

Brand Design

I create cohesive brand identities that enhance business results.

High-level brand design has been part of my practice since I began my career. From logo development to multi-channel brand implementation, I can lead your organization through this often challenging process.

Marketing Design

Driving customer acquisition and engagement through high-performing marketing creative.

  • Expertise across digital (SEO/SEM, social, display, landing pages), print, OOH, events, and experiential marketing.

  • Led customer acquisition creative at BOLD, Inc., utilizing full-funnel strategies to optimize conversion.

  • Experience in growth marketing, retention, and performance-driven creative for global brands.

  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven creative solutions that scale.

Collage of anime-themed advertisements and banners promoting Crunchyroll streaming service, including anime characters, event promotions, and merchandise.

Visual Design

A hands-on approach to motion graphics, video editorial, and visual storytelling.

  • Began career in motion graphics and post-production before transitioning into broader creative leadership.

  • Built a multi-disciplinary creative team at Crunchyroll, producing high-impact marketing and brand assets.

  • Award-winning designer with expertise in video, animation, and visual effects.

  • Generative AI influencer, leveraging cutting-edge AI tools for image and video generation.

Colorful abstract design featuring pastel flames and water droplets with the text 'Everyday Effervesce' in large purple font.
Text design with the words 'Hell On Wheels' arranged vertically, decorated with ornamental lines and a yellow logo at the top with the letters 'amc' in light gray inside a yellow border.
Sky Meteo 24 logo with red background, orange and yellow text

Don’t be a stranger!
Drop me a line. Let’s work together.

arlansmith@gmail.com
718-809-6438

Located in sunny Walnut Creek, California