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DESIGN INFORMS ALL INDUSTRIES AND IMPACTS EVERYONE

(LET'S MAKE A STATEMENT)

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MY MISSION.

Design is present in every industry, but great design does more than show up — it shapes how people experience, remember, and believe in what you're building. That's the work I do.
My career has been rooted in luxury real estate, editorial publishing, and hospitality — industries where brand and experience are indistinguishable. I've led marketing for boutique brokerages, directed a regional lifestyle magazine, and returned to a company I'd left years earlier to rebuild it entirely: new brand identity, new marketing automation infrastructure (1,000+ custom templates), new digital presence, new systems. The work was valued at over $500,000 by independent consultants. I did it in 12 months, as a team of one.

I'm not just a designer. I'm a strategist who understands operations. A creative director who builds the systems that scale. A brand architect who connects storytelling to business outcomes. And I'm looking for organizations that operate the same way — where brand isn't a nice-to-have; it's the foundation.If you're building something that matters and you need someone who can think, design, and execute at that level, let's connect.

Background

Mary Whitten Warner is an accomplished creative leader with expertise spanning editorial design, luxury branding, and strategic marketing. Known for crafting compelling visual narratives, she specializes in bringing sophisticated stories to life across multiple industries, including luxury real estate, travel and hospitality, fashion, and lifestyle.

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In luxury real estate and home design, Mary Whitten excels at developing distinctive brand identities that capture the essence of upscale properties and communities. Her keen eye for detail is evident in the elegant, inspirational design features showcased throughout her editorial work, such as refined interiors and sophisticated decor concepts.

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Her passion for storytelling extends naturally into travel and hospitality, where she highlights luxurious destinations and profiles notable restaurants and resorts. Mary Whitten's engaging narratives introduce readers to unique experiences and celebrated culinary talents, establishing authentic connections between brands and their audiences.

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In fashion and luxury goods, Mary Whitten demonstrates a nuanced understanding of upscale markets, sharing insights on coveted fashion items and designer collectibles. Her curated content blends aspirational appeal with practical advice, reflecting a sophisticated yet approachable brand voice.

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Versatile and dynamic, Mary Whitten is equally adept at covering diverse aspects of lifestyle and culture—from upscale events and local traditions to outdoor adventures and home entertaining. Her ability to resonate with readers through relatable yet elevated content underscores her versatility as a content creator and brand strategist.

EXPERT SKILLS

Ad Design, Asset Procurement, Asset Management, Attention to Detail, Branding, Blog Design, CAD, Collaboration, Communication, Concept Development, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Data Management, Digital Illustration, Editorial Layout, Editorial Planning and Scheduling, Email Marketing, GIF Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Leadership, Marketing Collateral, Merchandise Design, Mentorship, Mockups, Mood Boards, Organization, Photo Editing, Pre-Press, Presentation Design, Print Design, Problem Solving, Proofreading, Research, Template Design, Time Management, Typography, Vector Illustration, and Web Design.

EXPERT SKILLS

Ad Design, Asset Procurement, Asset Management, Attention to Detail, Branding, Blog Design, CAD, Collaboration, Communication, Concept Development, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Data Management, Digital Illustration, Editorial Layout, Editorial Planning and Scheduling, Email Marketing, GIF Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Leadership, Marketing Collateral, Merchandise Design, Mentorship, Mockups, Mood Boards, Organization, Photo Editing, Pre-Press, Presentation Design, Print Design, Problem Solving, Proofreading, Research, Template Design, Time Management, Typography, Vector Illustration, and Web Design.

EXPERT PLATFORMS

Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Fresco, Adobe Express, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Publish, Adobe Review, Adobe XD, Airtable, Asana, Bitly, Brevo (Sendinblue), Dropbox, Figma, G-Suite, InSite, ISSUU, Jotform, Later, Loom, Mailchimp, Microsoft Office, Notion, Otter, Planoly, Procreate, QR Generator, Slack, Sprout, Wix Studio, WordPress, and Wrike.

EXPERT PLATFORMS

Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Fresco, Adobe Express, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Publish, Adobe Review, Adobe XD, Airtable, Asana, Bitly, Brevo (Sendinblue), Dropbox, Figma, G-Suite, InSite, ISSUU, Jotform, Later, Loom, Mailchimp, Microsoft Office, Notion, Otter, Planoly, Procreate, QR Generator, Slack, Sprout, Wix Studio, WordPress, and Wrike.

KNOWLEDGEABLE SKILLS

API Integration, Automations, Coding (CSS + HTML Design), Direct Mail Marketing, Interior Design, Map Design, Paid Social Media Advertising, Packaging Design, Photo Styling, Project Management, and Video Editing.

KNOWLEDGEABLE SKILLS

API Integration, Automations, Coding (CSS + HTML Design), Direct Mail Marketing, Interior Design, Map Design, Paid Social Media Advertising, Packaging Design, Photo Styling, Project Management, and Video Editing.

KNOWLEDGEABLE PLATFORMS

After Effects, AutoCAD, Claude, GIS, LionDesk, Moxi, OpenAI, Premiere Pro, Squarespace, SketchUp, and Zapier.

KNOWLEDGEABLE PLATFORMS

After Effects, AutoCAD, Claude, GIS, LionDesk, Moxi, OpenAI, Premiere Pro, Squarespace, SketchUp, and Zapier.

FAMILIAR SKILLS

Affiliate Marketing, Data Analysis, Motion Graphics, Sponsorships, and Subscription Mailing Lists.

FAMILIAR SKILLS

Affiliate Marketing, Data Analysis, Motion Graphics, Sponsorships, and Subscription Mailing Lists.

FAMILIAR PLATFORMS

ESRI, Dribbble, Medium, Shopify, and SOFTR.

FAMILIAR PLATFORMS

ESRI, Dribbble, Medium, Shopify, and SOFTR.

Experience

Brand identity and web design systems for direct clients, owned from creative brief through delivery. Current work includes a full brand identity and website for Mail Mercantile, a direct-mail marketing company, along with book interior design and identity work for small businesses.


Additional client work is available on request.

INDEPENDENT BRAND + WEB DESIGN

Brand and Web Designer

2020 - Present

Brand identity and web design systems for direct clients, owned from creative brief through delivery. Current work includes a full brand identity and website for Mail Mercantile, a direct-mail marketing company, along with book interior design and identity work for small businesses.


Additional client work is available on request.

INDEPENDENT BRAND + WEB DESIGN

Brand and Web Designer

2020 - Present

Recruited back to rebuild the brand I had transformed. In my first year back I executed the visual rebrand within 90 days, designed the company website end to end in Adobe XD (87 artboards), built the MAXA platform and its template library so brokers could ship on-brand work without a designer, rebuilt project management in Airtable, rolled out Slack, and eliminated approximately $197,000 in redundant vendor spend.


I oversaw all brand strategy, creative direction, advertising, digital marketing, social media, broker support, and marketing operations, functioning as a full creative department across six distinct roles.

LANDMARK REALTY GROUP

Director of Brand and Marketing

April 2025 - July 2026

Recruited back to rebuild the brand I had transformed. In my first year back I executed the visual rebrand within 90 days, designed the company website end to end in Adobe XD (87 artboards), built the MAXA platform and its template library so brokers could ship on-brand work without a designer, rebuilt project management in Airtable, rolled out Slack, and eliminated approximately $197,000 in redundant vendor spend.


I oversaw all brand strategy, creative direction, advertising, digital marketing, social media, broker support, and marketing operations, functioning as a full creative department across six distinct roles.

LANDMARK REALTY GROUP

Director of Brand and Marketing

April 2025 - July 2026

As the Marketing Director and Editor-in-Chief I was responsible for a variety of tasks and projects. For NC Living magazine, I was responsible for each issue from content direction, image sourcing, layout design, pre-press setup, and finalizing for the printer. In 2022 we added an in-house photographer to our team who was able to capture local content and worked with several in-house proofreaders to edit each issue (six issues per year). 


As the Marketing Director of Silver Creek Real Estate Group I created property collateral, worked with our twenty brokers to market their properties, created and placed advertisements in local publications, amongst other tasks. As our team has grown, I have successfully trained our Marketing and Operations Officer on the policies and procedures so they were prepared to take over the bulk of the property collateral that leads up to launching.

NC LIVING MAGAZINE + SILVER CREEK REAL ESTATE GROUP

Marketing Director and Editor-in-Chief

November 2021 - February 2025

As the Marketing Director and Editor-in-Chief I was responsible for a variety of tasks and projects. For NC Living magazine, I was responsible for each issue from content direction, image sourcing, layout design, pre-press setup, and finalizing for the printer. In 2022 we added an in-house photographer to our team who was able to capture local content and worked with several in-house proofreaders to edit each issue (six issues per year). 


As the Marketing Director of Silver Creek Real Estate Group I created property collateral, worked with our twenty brokers to market their properties, created and placed advertisements in local publications, amongst other tasks. As our team has grown, I have successfully trained our Marketing and Operations Officer on the policies and procedures so they were prepared to take over the bulk of the property collateral that leads up to launching.

NC LIVING MAGAZINE + SILVER CREEK REAL ESTATE GROUP

Marketing Director and Editor-in-Chief

November 2021 - February 2025

I designed advertising campaigns and branded collateral for one of the Southeast’s premier luxury hospitality properties, working within a refined, established visual identity across Old Edwards Inn & Spa, Half-Mile Farm, and the broader resort portfolio.


I developed the complete event branding system for Half-Mile Farm—designing all collateral, print and digital advertisements, and website landing pages for a full calendar of curated guest experiences, from trunk shows and wine garden openings to chef-driven dinner series. I also managed the Half-Mile Farm website, building new landing pages, updating event content, and modifying site modules to improve the guest-facing experience.


I collaborated directly with the development team to troubleshoot technical issues and implement new web modules, bridging the gap between design intent and functional execution—a cross-disciplinary skillset I’ve carried into every role since.

OLD EDWARDS HOSPITALITY GROUP

Graphic Designer

February 2021 - October 2021

I designed advertising campaigns and branded collateral for one of the Southeast’s premier luxury hospitality properties, working within a refined, established visual identity across Old Edwards Inn & Spa, Half-Mile Farm, and the broader resort portfolio.


I developed the complete event branding system for Half-Mile Farm—designing all collateral, print and digital advertisements, and website landing pages for a full calendar of curated guest experiences, from trunk shows and wine garden openings to chef-driven dinner series. I also managed the Half-Mile Farm website, building new landing pages, updating event content, and modifying site modules to improve the guest-facing experience.


I collaborated directly with the development team to troubleshoot technical issues and implement new web modules, bridging the gap between design intent and functional execution—a cross-disciplinary skillset I’ve carried into every role since.

OLD EDWARDS HOSPITALITY GROUP

Graphic Designer

February 2021 - October 2021

I led the full-scale rebrand of a legacy brokerage that had operated on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau for over a decade, developing the brand identity, visual system, and marketing infrastructure from the ground up. Under my direction, the firm rose to the #1-ranked brokerage in the Highlands-Cashiers MLS—a position it held through the remainder of my tenure and through 2020.


I built and managed all advertising strategy, negotiating placements across regional and national publications, and designed campaigns that connected with the luxury second-home buyer market. I also established brand guidelines, created the firm’s first formal style system, and implemented file management and project workflows that professionalized the marketing operation.


Beyond design and strategy, I trained staff and brokers on platform usage, troubleshooting, and marketing best practices—functioning as the sole creative department across graphic design, web, advertising, social media, and brand strategy. The firm has not held the #1 position since.

LANDMARK REALTY GROUP

Marketing Director

February 2018 - February 2021

I led the full-scale rebrand of a legacy brokerage that had operated on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau for over a decade, developing the brand identity, visual system, and marketing infrastructure from the ground up. Under my direction, the firm rose to the #1-ranked brokerage in the Highlands-Cashiers MLS—a position it held through the remainder of my tenure and through 2020.


I built and managed all advertising strategy, negotiating placements across regional and national publications, and designed campaigns that connected with the luxury second-home buyer market. I also established brand guidelines, created the firm’s first formal style system, and implemented file management and project workflows that professionalized the marketing operation.


Beyond design and strategy, I trained staff and brokers on platform usage, troubleshooting, and marketing best practices—functioning as the sole creative department across graphic design, web, advertising, social media, and brand strategy. The firm has not held the #1 position since.

LANDMARK REALTY GROUP

Marketing Director

February 2018 - February 2021

OLD EDWARDS HOSPITALITY GROUP

Graphic Designer

February 2021 - October 2021

Ad Design, Asset Procurement, Asset Management, Attention to Detail, Branding, Blog Design, CAD, Collaboration, Communication, Concept Development, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Data Management, Digital Illustration, Editorial Layout, Editorial Planning and Scheduling, Email Marketing, GIF Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Leadership, Marketing Collateral, Merchandise Design, Mentorship, Mockups, Mood Boards, Organization, Photo Editing, Pre-Press, Presentation Design, Print Design, Problem Solving, Proofreading, Research, Template Design, Time Management, Typography, Vector Illustration, and Web Design.

OLD EDWARDS HOSPITALITY GROUP

Graphic Designer

February 2021 - October 2021

LANDMARK REALTY GROUP

Marketing Director

February 2018 - January 2021

Ad Design, Asset Procurement, Asset Management, Attention to Detail, Branding, Blog Design, CAD, Collaboration, Communication, Concept Development, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Data Management, Digital Illustration, Editorial Layout, Editorial Planning and Scheduling, Email Marketing, GIF Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Leadership, Marketing Collateral, Merchandise Design, Mentorship, Mockups, Mood Boards, Organization, Photo Editing, Pre-Press, Presentation Design, Print Design, Problem Solving, Proofreading, Research, Template Design, Time Management, Typography, Vector Illustration, and Web Design.

LANDMARK REALTY GROUP

Marketing Director

February 2018 - January 2021

Brand identity and web design systems for direct clients, owned from creative brief through delivery. Current work includes a full brand identity and website for Mail Mercantile, a direct-mail marketing company, along with book interior design and identity work for small businesses.


Additional client work is available on request.

INDEPENDENT BRAND + WEB DESIGN

Brand identity and web design systems for direct clients, owned from creative brief through delivery. Current work includes a full brand identity and website for Mail Mercantile, a direct-mail marketing company, along with book interior design and identity work for small businesses.


Additional client work is available on request.

Brand and Web Designer

2020 - Present

INDEPENDENT BRAND + WEB DESIGN

Brand and Web Designer

2020 - Present

Recruited back to rebuild the brand I had transformed. In my first year back I executed the visual rebrand within 90 days, designed the company website end to end in Adobe XD (87 artboards), built the MAXA platform and its template library so brokers could ship on-brand work without a designer, rebuilt project management in Airtable, rolled out Slack, and eliminated approximately $197,000 in redundant vendor spend.


I oversaw all brand strategy, creative direction, advertising, digital marketing, social media, broker support, and marketing operations, functioning as a full creative department across six distinct roles.

LANDMARK REALTY GROUP

Recruited back to rebuild the brand I had transformed. In my first year back I executed the visual rebrand within 90 days, designed the company website end to end in Adobe XD (87 artboards), built the MAXA platform and its template library so brokers could ship on-brand work without a designer, rebuilt project management in Airtable, rolled out Slack, and eliminated approximately $197,000 in redundant vendor spend.


I oversaw all brand strategy, creative direction, advertising, digital marketing, social media, broker support, and marketing operations, functioning as a full creative department across six distinct roles.

Director of Brand and Marketing

April 2025 - July 2026

LANDMARK REALTY GROUP

Director of Brand and Marketing

April 2025 - July 2026

As the Marketing Director and Editor-in-Chief I was responsible for a variety of tasks and projects. For NC Living magazine, I was responsible for each issue from content direction, image sourcing, layout design, pre-press setup, and finalizing for the printer. In 2022 we added an in-house photographer to our team who was able to capture local content and worked with several in-house proofreaders to edit each issue (six issues per year). 


As the Marketing Director of Silver Creek Real Estate Group I created property collateral, worked with our twenty brokers to market their properties, created and placed advertisements in local publications, amongst other tasks. As our team has grown, I have successfully trained our Marketing and Operations Officer on the policies and procedures so they were prepared to take over the bulk of the property collateral that leads up to launching.

NC LIVING MAGAZINE + SILVER CREEK REAL ESTATE GROUP

As the Marketing Director and Editor-in-Chief I was responsible for a variety of tasks and projects. For NC Living magazine, I was responsible for each issue from content direction, image sourcing, layout design, pre-press setup, and finalizing for the printer. In 2022 we added an in-house photographer to our team who was able to capture local content and worked with several in-house proofreaders to edit each issue (six issues per year). 


As the Marketing Director of Silver Creek Real Estate Group I created property collateral, worked with our twenty brokers to market their properties, created and placed advertisements in local publications, amongst other tasks. As our team has grown, I have successfully trained our Marketing and Operations Officer on the policies and procedures so they were prepared to take over the bulk of the property collateral that leads up to launching.

Marketing Director and Editor-in-Chief

November 2021 - February 2025

NC LIVING MAGAZINE + SILVER CREEK REAL ESTATE GROUP

Marketing Director and Editor-in-Chief

November 2021 - February 2025

I designed advertising campaigns and branded collateral for one of the Southeast’s premier luxury hospitality properties, working within a refined, established visual identity across Old Edwards Inn & Spa, Half-Mile Farm, and the broader resort portfolio.


I developed the complete event branding system for Half-Mile Farm—designing all collateral, print and digital advertisements, and website landing pages for a full calendar of curated guest experiences, from trunk shows and wine garden openings to chef-driven dinner series. I also managed the Half-Mile Farm website, building new landing pages, updating event content, and modifying site modules to improve the guest-facing experience.


I collaborated directly with the development team to troubleshoot technical issues and implement new web modules, bridging the gap between design intent and functional execution—a cross-disciplinary skillset I’ve carried into every role since.

OLD EDWARDS HOSPITALITY GROUP

I designed advertising campaigns and branded collateral for one of the Southeast’s premier luxury hospitality properties, working within a refined, established visual identity across Old Edwards Inn & Spa, Half-Mile Farm, and the broader resort portfolio.


I developed the complete event branding system for Half-Mile Farm—designing all collateral, print and digital advertisements, and website landing pages for a full calendar of curated guest experiences, from trunk shows and wine garden openings to chef-driven dinner series. I also managed the Half-Mile Farm website, building new landing pages, updating event content, and modifying site modules to improve the guest-facing experience.


I collaborated directly with the development team to troubleshoot technical issues and implement new web modules, bridging the gap between design intent and functional execution—a cross-disciplinary skillset I’ve carried into every role since.

Graphic Designer

February 2021 - October 2021

OLD EDWARDS HOSPITALITY GROUP

Graphic Designer

February 2021 - October 2021

I led the full-scale rebrand of a legacy brokerage that had operated on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau for over a decade, developing the brand identity, visual system, and marketing infrastructure from the ground up. Under my direction, the firm rose to the #1-ranked brokerage in the Highlands-Cashiers MLS—a position it held through the remainder of my tenure and through 2020.


I built and managed all advertising strategy, negotiating placements across regional and national publications, and designed campaigns that connected with the luxury second-home buyer market. I also established brand guidelines, created the firm’s first formal style system, and implemented file management and project workflows that professionalized the marketing operation.


Beyond design and strategy, I trained staff and brokers on platform usage, troubleshooting, and marketing best practices—functioning as the sole creative department across graphic design, web, advertising, social media, and brand strategy. The firm has not held the #1 position since.

LANDMARK REALTY GROUP

I led the full-scale rebrand of a legacy brokerage that had operated on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau for over a decade, developing the brand identity, visual system, and marketing infrastructure from the ground up. Under my direction, the firm rose to the #1-ranked brokerage in the Highlands-Cashiers MLS—a position it held through the remainder of my tenure and through 2020.


I built and managed all advertising strategy, negotiating placements across regional and national publications, and designed campaigns that connected with the luxury second-home buyer market. I also established brand guidelines, created the firm’s first formal style system, and implemented file management and project workflows that professionalized the marketing operation.


Beyond design and strategy, I trained staff and brokers on platform usage, troubleshooting, and marketing best practices—functioning as the sole creative department across graphic design, web, advertising, social media, and brand strategy. The firm has not held the #1 position since.

Marketing Director

February 2018 - February 2021

LANDMARK REALTY GROUP

Marketing Director

February 2018 - February 2021

Education

CONTACT

Mary Whitten today for additional portfolio projects and work opportunities.

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

2011 - 2016

Fashion Design

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

Fashion Design

2011 - 2016

Skills + Platforms

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