Creative direction and design that brings focus, clarity, and momentum.
I’m Mark Valkwitch, an award-winning, multidisciplinary senior art director with 20+ years of experience leading brand, digital, and motion work across teams, platforms, and organizations.
Available for full-time, contract, and freelance opportunities.
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Creative Direction
Defining creative vision, setting clear direction, and guiding work from early concept through final execution. Focused on aligning strategy, craft, and storytelling to produce cohesive, meaningful outcomes.
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Design Leadership
Leading cross-functional teams with clarity, trust, and a shared standard of quality. Experienced in mentoring designers, partnering with stakeholders, and navigating complex organizations.
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Brand & Visual Systems
Building cohesive brand identities and visual systems designed to scale across platforms and touchpoints. Balancing consistency with flexibility to support evolving business and creative needs.
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UI / UX Design
Designing intuitive, thoughtful digital experiences rooted in user needs and real-world constraints. Collaborating closely with product, engineering, and strategy to ensure usability and clarity.
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Motion & Visual Design
Using motion and visual storytelling to add depth, clarity, and emotion to ideas. Creating work that enhances narrative, supports brand systems, and elevates the overall experience.
creative direction and design that brings focus, clarity and momentum.
I'm Mark Valkwitch, an award-winning senior art director with 20+ years of experience leading brand, digital, and motion work across teams and platforms.
Learn More →Creative
Direction
Defining creative vision, setting clear direction, and guiding work from early concept through final execution. Focused on aligning strategy, craft, and storytelling to produce cohesive, meaningful outcomes.
Design
Leadership
Leading cross-functional teams with clarity, trust, and a shared standard of quality. Experienced in mentoring designers, partnering with stakeholders, and navigating complex organizations.
Brand &
Visual Systems
Building cohesive brand identities and visual systems designed to scale across platforms and touchpoints. Balancing consistency with flexibility to support evolving business and creative needs.
→Mark brings strategic creative leadership and a rare ability to translate complex ideas into compelling visual solutions. He is a collaborative partner and steady leader who consistently elevates the work around him.
— Senior Director, Visual Merchandising & Store Design
FEATUREDWork
Kardea Brown’s Southern Kitchen
Art direction and motion graphics created for Kardea Brown's Southern Kitchen restaurant.
Austin Vibes
Brand and logo development capturing the essence of Austin culture.
Road to the Ryder Cup
Storytelling piece highlighting partnership and long-term planning of food and beverage for the Ryder Cup.
Delaware North Careers Website
UX and visual design for a corporate recruitment platform.
Delaware North Sportservice
Marketing and brand design for hospitality and sports food & beverage services.
Delaware North Business Development
Visual storytelling and collateral design for corporate growth initiatives.
Viral Moment
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Viral Moment 〰️
Viral Moment:
Bad Blood Waffle Fries (NFL Playoffs)
During the 2024 NFL Playoffs, Delaware North—food and beverage partner of the Buffalo Bills—introduced the Bad Blood Waffle Fries, a two-foot-long concession item for the Bills vs. Chiefs divisional matchup. With only days’ notice before kickoff, I went on site to Highmark Stadium to art direct and photograph a last-minute food shoot.
The resulting imagery quickly went viral, with coverage and shares across major outlets including NBC News, TODAY, CNN, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, TMZ, and Vanity Fair. The campaign generated millions of impressions and significant engagement, amplifying Delaware North’s brand presence well beyond game day.