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CREATIVE

LEADER

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Creative Vision, Direction & Leadership

ABOUT

I’m a senior creative professional who shapes brand direction, guides teams, and builds systems that allow creative work to perform at scale. I specialize in setting clear vision, guiding teams, and aligning design with business goals—ensuring work is not only compelling, but effective.

While my primary focus is leadership and direction, I remain hands-on when needed. I’m comfortable stepping in to design, refine, or problem-solve during high-priority moments, lean team phases, or critical launches. That balance allows me to lead strategically while staying deeply connected to the work.

I thrive in environments where clarity, collaboration, and creative excellence matter. My approach combines big-picture thinking with operational discipline—creating structure that empowers teams, protects quality, and drives results.

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PROCESS

HOW WORK MOVES THROUGH MY TEAMS

Great creative work lives at the intersection of clear
thinking and strong systems.

Creative success doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of clear thinking, strong direction, and systems that support execution. Innovation is embedded throughout this process. I look for smarter ways to work, new tools to explore, and opportunities to evolve how creative teams operate—without disrupting momentum or quality. Innovation, for me, is practical, intentional, and always in service of better outcomes.

01

ALIGN

Every successful project starts with alignment. This phase ensures the team understands what we’re solving, who we’re solving it for, and how success will be measured. I work with stakeholders to clarify goals, audience, priorities, constraints, and timelines before execution begins. This prevents misalignment, rework, and wasted effort later in the process.

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SHAPE

Once goals are clear, I shape the creative direction by defining the visual and strategic approach, establishing brand guardrails, and setting expectations for tone, quality, and scope. This step gives teams clarity without over-prescribing solutions—creating space for new ideas, thoughtful experimentation, and innovative approaches within a clearly defined framework. It ensures creative work stays aligned to the brand and the goal, while allowing strong, forward-thinking ideas to emerge.

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EXECUTE

Execution is where leadership and operations matter most. I ensure timelines, workflows, and collaboration are clearly defined so work moves efficiently and predictably. I oversee progress, remove roadblocks, and keep teams focused on priorities—stepping in when needed to solve problems, refine work, or support delivery during high-pressure moments.

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ELEVATE

Elevation is about quality and consistency. I review work with a critical eye—ensuring it meets creative standards, aligns with the original goals, and strengthens the overall brand experience. This step isn’t about perfectionism. It’s about refinement, clarity, and making sure the work is doing what it’s meant to do.

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SCALE

Scale ensures success doesn’t depend on a single project or person. I turn what works into repeatable systems—creating templates, guidelines, and processes that support consistency as volume, complexity, and teams grow. This allows creative teams to maintain quality under pressure, adapt to changing demands, and operate effectively over time—without burnout or breakdown.

Selected Work

A GLIMPSE OF LEADERSHIP-LED WORK—FROM STRATEGY TO EXECUTION—ACROSS EVENTS, BRAND SYSTEMS, AND DIGITAL.

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"Carolyn and I work together as a creative team on a variety of clients. Her talent is evident in all the strong work she produces and the range of work she is capable of designing from branding / identity to web and print. Carolyn is a very positive person, energetic and always ready to dive in to new projects. She’s great in front of clients, with the right amount of enthusiasm and push back needed to get to the best outcome."

​– Becky Risher, Owner at Fighting Finn

CAROLYN EYLER

© 2026 Carolyn Eyler

 

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