The Designer
I’m a graphic designer with a strategic mindset and a focus on environmental design, brand systems, and integrated marketing. I’ve worked across a wide range of formats—from large-scale trade show displays and in-store product visuals to long-form reports, catalogs, digital campaigns, and social media management. My past clients include brands like Kellanova, Covergirl, and Nike, where I’ve helped translate creative strategy into consistent, compelling visual execution across platforms.
I have always been a creative person, but what has solidified my path in design is the idea that art asks questions, while design answers them. I’m driven by the process of solving visual problems with clear communication and intentional design choices. I approach each project with a balance of precision and creativity—carefully shaping each element into a system that is functional, expressive, and built to communicate with clarity from start to finish.
What excites me most is the opportunity to use design as a tool for impact—whether that’s through helping a city share its vision for the future or shaping how a brand shows up in the world. I take pride in being thoughtful with my work, and I’m always motivated by the opportunity to use design to support causes, clients, and messages that matter.
In short, I am an inherently strategic, brand-focused designer who creates cohesive & intentional creative solutions with lasting impact.
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Cameron Mannen
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Core Design Pillars
Curious
Discovery built on trust and rooted in curiosity.
Every project begins with listening and learning — to understand the client, the industry, and the project at hand – and ultimately determine what matters most before shaping a solution. This openness allows ideas and priorities to emerge that lead to informed solutions with meaningful impact.
Concept-Led
Anchored in strategy from start to finish.
Strong design begins with a clear concept rooted in research, goals, and context. Once a strategy is discovered, every creative decision stays connected to that foundation, ensuring the final result reflects the original goals and communicates with intention across every touchpoint.
Cohesive
Deliberate, scalable systems built for growth.
Design works best as a system, not a collection of isolated assets. I build visual frameworks that scale across platforms and environments, maintaining cohesion as brands grow and evolve. Every element is chosen with care and balances creativity with precision, resulting in work that is both expressive and functional.
Considered
Responsible design with real impact.
I believe design carries responsibility—both to the audience and to the client. Because visuals paired with tactful messaging are often an audience’s the first encounter with a brand, I see it as a privilege to be entrusted with crafting work that establishes trust and builds lasting relationships. I’m drawn to work that values intention and positive impact, and I prioritize thoughtful solutions that support meaningful goals.
Skills & Abilities
Design Fields
Brand Experience/ Environmental Design
Integrated Marketing (Email, Display Ads, etc)
Layout Design
Social Media Management
Branding & Brand Extension
Front- End Web Design
Micro Animation
Packaging
Apparel Design
Design Programs
Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Lightroom Classic)
Figma
Canva
Procreate
SketchUp
Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer
Cam Mannen Design | January 2023 – Present
Noteable Clients: Worboys Design (Social Media & Brand), Raimi & Associates (Long-form Layout & Infographics)
Graphic Designer
SGK | Portland, OR | July 2023 – May 2024
Creative Coordinator & Graphic Designer
Itz on Target | Portland, OR | October 2022 – January 2023
Junior Graphic Designer
Acevox | Norwalk, CA | June 2021 – June 2022
Graphic Design Intern
Chapman University | Orange, CA | Sept 2018 – June 2022
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