Lauren Henry

Art Director | Creative Strategist | Bodybuilder

Greater Phoenix Area

About

At six years old, my first published story, “Biker Santa Claus,” confirmed what I already knew: I was destined to live a creative life. Today, I’m an art director with a love for clean, minimal aesthetics inspired by Swiss design principles, a passion I developed while earning my degree in Visual Communication Design from Arizona State University. With a background in marketing and advertising, I thrive at the intersection of strategy and storytelling, creating work that’s both intentional and impactful. Off the clock, you’ll find me pushing my limits as a competitive bodybuilder or indulging my inner ice cream queen (because creativity thrives on both grit and sprinkles). henrydesign.co instagram.com/henrydesign.co

Experience

  • The James Agency (Full-time · 4 yrs 4 mos)
    • Art Director
      Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

      • Lead creative strategy and storytelling for a diverse portfolio including Hotel Valley Ho, Phoenix Children's Hospital, St. Vincent de Paul, and VRBO Fiesta Bowl — finding the human truth in each brief and building campaigns around it. • Present creative strategy and campaign narratives directly to clients, translating vision into stories that build trust and earn buy-in. • Directed award-winning lifestyle video campaign for Hotel Valley Ho — Hermes Creative Awards Platinum recipient — overseeing storyboard, shoot direction, and full production. • Directly manage and mentor 3 designers through monthly 1:1s, with accountability for their creative growth and day-to-day output quality. • Collaborate cross-functionally with strategy, media, PR, and account teams to develop integrated campaigns that connect brand story to measurable goals. • Champion brand consistency across all touchpoints, ensuring visual systems hold up from concept through multi-channel delivery.

    • Senior Graphic Designer
      Apr 2023 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Graphic Designer
      Apr 2022 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Designer at Fervor Creative
    May 2021 - Apr 2022 · 1 yr

    • Developed brand identities, marketing collateral, and digital assets for a variety of clients in a fast-paced boutique agency environment. • Collaborated closely with creative leads to concept and produce campaigns across print and digital channels, including environmental graphics.

  • Designer at Defero
    Sep 2018 - May 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    • Produced design solutions across brand, print, and digital for a broad client mix, building foundational skills in typography, layout, and visual storytelling. • Supported creative team on campaign concepting and execution from brief through final deliverable.

  • Designer at ps:studios
    Jun 2016 - Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Contributed to branding, print, and identity projects at a Phoenix-based creative agency known for thoughtful, design-forward work. • Gained hands-on experience with brand identity systems, print production, and web design across a range of industries.

  • Graphic Design Intern at Elevation B2B Marketing
    Jun 2015 - Aug 2015 · 3 mos

    Supported the creative team at a full-service B2B marketing agency, gaining early exposure to integrated marketing, brand, and campaign design.