HEY, I’m ADRIENNE RUSSI
an Art Director and Brand Designer with 12+ years of experience leading omni channel work for well known brands across digital, social, retail, and physical spaces. From shaping big campaign ideas to building cohesive visual systems, I focus on pairing strategy with strong visual thinking to create work that connects with people and performs in the real world.
I’m a hands on creative who enjoys collaborating closely with design, brand, and marketing teams, or leading projects independently from concept through execution. I bring partners into the creative process with clarity and momentum. My expertise spans art direction, brand systems, visual identity, and campaign development across digital and print channels, With a visual point of view grounded in expressive type, clear hierarchy, and intentional colors.
I lead with care. I invest in mentorship, support diverse voices, and guide teams that deliver thoughtful, insight driven and culturally aware work. When you work with me, you get a partner who values both the idea and the people behind it.
Let’s work together to create designs that earns attention, sparks conversation, and keeps people wanting more.
My Approach
My approach starts with listening. I ground decisions in data, context, and cultural awareness so the work aligns with the brief and strengthens the brand. You get creative rooted in insight, shaped with intention, and built to perform.
Ideas with intent
I stretch ideas until they feel fresh, then ground them in insight. Every piece of work shows intention, personality, and a clear voice.
Lasting impact
Design should pull you in. It should create energy and emotion. When I solve a creative brief, I focus on work people remember and want to engage with again.
brands i’ve worked with
Old Navy
Mars Wrigley
Levi’s
Kraft Heinz
Hershey’s
Nestlé
Fruit of the loom
PepsiCo
HP Hood
Smucker’s
Justice
L’Oréal
Johnson & Johnson
General Mills
Logitech
Conagra
Claire’s
HBA sf
Ferrero
and more
Coca-Cola
Disney
Hanes
Chobani
Clorox
Procter & Gamble
Celcius
Hanes
Sun-Maid
Unilever
Red Bull
In Their Words
“Adrienne is incredibly thorough, detail-oriented, and always delivers on time. She's a creative person who brings passion and integrity to any team and workplace. Leading with empathy, she is also a champion of people and culture. She goes beyond her job description to share success within her workplace. This is someone who will add value to any organization.”
— Ben Keith"WORKING WITH ADRIENNE WAS A TRUE PLEASURE. SHE PAIRS CREATIVE TALENT WITH A SHARP STRATEGIC EYE, BRINGING THOUGHTFULNESS AND CLARITY TO EVERY STAGE OF THE PROCESS.A STRONG COLLABORATOR AND EMPATHETIC MENTOR, SHE ELEVATES BOTH THE WORK AND THE PEOPLE AROUND HER."
— Ashley Lai"ADRIENNE IS AN ART DIRECTOR WITH A BOLD CREATIVE SPIRIT AND A SHARP EYE FOR DETAIL. SHE BRINGS CONFIDENCE, CLARITY, AND COLLABORATION TO EVERY PROJECT, INSPIRING TEAMS TO THINK BIGGER AND ELEVATE THE WORK."
— Kathleen Morales“...FROM A TALENTED SENIOR DESIGNER TO A CONFIDENT AND INSPIRING ART DIRECTOR. ADRIENNE BRINGS PASSION AND A HIGH STANDARD OF CREATIVE EXCELLENCE TO EVERYTHING SHE DOES, CONSISTENTLY DELIVERING STRONG WORK EVEN WHEN FACING TOUGH CHALLENGES. SHE'S THOUGHTFUL, ARTICULATE, AND HONEST IN HER FEEDBACK, MAKING HER A TRUSTED VOICE ON ANY CREATIVE TEAM.”
— Brent Matsuo“Adrienne is a phenomenal Art Director with a keen eye for design, and also fantastic at teaching those skills. When I joined the Walmart team, Adrienne trained me on Walmart's templates and best practices, answering all of my questions and making me feel so welcome! I had the pleasure of working with her for two years, on a variety of projects. She led me and team of creatives on a huge custom site experience for Mars Wrigley/Skittles Pop'd, from initial pitches to launch, Adrienne was a rockstar of design and navigating the many stakeholders in the room, and the MW team was over the moon with the final result.”
— Rebecca Olson“WORKING WITH ADRIENNE AT WALMART CONNECT WAS A PRIVILEGE. AS ONE OF THE ORIGINAL TEAM MEMBERS WHO HELPED SHAPE WALMART MEDIA GROUP, HER LEADERSHIP AND CREATIVE INSIGHT DROVE THE TEAM'S GROWTH AND SUCCESS. SHE'S A RARE MIX OF TALENT, INTEGRITY, AND HEART. ANY TEAM WOULD BE LUCKY TO HAVE HER."
— Sarah Towner“AUTHENTIC, CREATIVE, AND DEPENDABLE, ADRIENNE IS A DRIVEN ART DIRECTOR WHO LEADS WITH CONFIDENCE AND COLLABORATION. SHE ELEVATES EVERY PROJECT THROUGH HER GRASP OF DESIGN TRENDS, STRATEGIC INSIGHT, AND ABILITY TO GUIDE TEAMS THROUGH COMPLEX OMNICHANNEL CAMPAIGNS."
— Cody Mroczka