Michelle is a New York–based Senior Art Director at Microsoft, where she brings bold ideas to life within the Consumer Marketing Creative Studio. Originally from Toronto, she's lived in many corners of the 🌎 — some favourites include Sydney, Munich, Utrecht, London and Lisbon.
With over 9 years of experience in art direction, design and storytelling, Michelle has led international campaign shoots, built brand identities, developed colour palettes and custom typefaces, illustrated stories, and crafted editorial features and webpages — all within a digital-first campaign mindset for web, mobile, and social. She has had the pleasure of working for many beloved brands including Meta, Google, Refinery29, VICE Media, Tripadvisor, Nike and more.
When she's not designing, she can be found at music festivals, going for a run, watching soccer, or daydreaming of selling all her possessions for a rare Hockney at Christie's. She's always searching for inspiration abroad, most likely somewhere far off-the-beaten path 🪐.
For opportunities or questions, send an 📩 to get in touch.
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Select Clients
1 Hotels, Adidas, American Express, Baccarat Hotels, Converse, Google, Kith, Lyft, Macy's, Marcus by Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Meta (Facebook), Nike, Puma, Refinery29, Timberland, Tripadvisor, Vice Media, Vornado Realty.
Public Speaking & Awards
Guest Lecturer, "Building Your Brand Identity"
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Spring 2023
Portfolio Reviewer
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Spring 2023
American Illustration - American Photography (AI-AP)
Illustration 40 Award
Refinery29, Career Horoscopes 2021, Daniel Zender
Role: Art Director