World Business Chicago
Chicago Sister Cities International
Jake Trussell
Simple Truth
Mess
Scott Gundersen, Design & UX
Susan Bennet, ECD and client partner
Candice Caldwell, Copywriting
Tiffany Goebel, Account management
About
I am a creative director based in Chicago. My experience spans mediums and markets, from consumer to B2B to nonprofit. My work emphasizes strategy, results, and human-centered design practices.
After receiving my BFA from UW-Stout, I went on to graduate from the M.AD School of Ideas in Atlanta, and have held agency positions throughout my career. I love a design challenge and thrive on collaboration.
Reach out. I am currently available for freelance and full-time work.
Contact
Work History
2020 – 2023
VP, Design Director, The Motion Agency
2017 – 2020
Design Director, Remedy (acquired by Motion)
Fall – 2019
Adjunct Professor, Valparaiso University
2012 – 2017
Senior Designer, Simple Truth
Spring – 2015
EPIC - Engaging Philanthropy, Inspiring Creatives
2011 – 2012
Freelance Senior Designer, Son&Sons
2008 – 2011
Designer, Real Chemistry
2006 – 2007
Internship, Pentagram, Michael Bierut's team
Internship, Razorfish
Recognition
AIGA Main stage panel, National Conference
Graphic Design USA Lassiter’s Carolina Rum Packaging
International Design Awards Smart Museum Gala Booklet
AIGA Chicago Merit, Word Business Chicago Video
ChiDM Exhibitor Great Ideas of Humanity, Poster
MM&M First Place SCL Health Internal Launch
MM&M Merit SCL Health Brand Campaign
MM&M Finalist RUSH, It’s Go Time Campaign
Site Design
Dev
This site was built by me with Webflow, and occasionally code-assisted with OpenAI. It includes a hand-crafted CMS tailored to my case studies.
Design
Figma + Adobe CC
Typography
Degular & Swear by OhNo Type Foundry
Credits
Work was completed at the respective agency noted in the case study alongside team members and collaborators.
© Scott Gundersen XXXX