VALERIE ROBBINS

WELCOME.

ABOUT

Who. What. Where. When. Why.

Design isn’t just about making things look good—it’s about crafting intentional, strategic experiences that connect, convert, and endure. I don’t just create brands—I build ecosystems that bring clarity, cohesion, and impact, ensuring every touchpoint feels seamless and intelligent.

My experience spans agency, in-house, and startup environments, where I’ve developed a sharp eye for how brands grow, evolve, and engage across platforms. I integrate design, psychology, and technology, leveraging emerging tools and design systems to create work that is not only beautiful but also smart, efficient, and built for the modern world.

I’m also deeply drawn to human psychology, philosophy, wellness, biohacking, and the science of optimization—all of which influence how I approach branding and design. I believe the best brands aren’t just seen, they’re felt—they tell a story, evoke a mood, and create an experience that lingers.

SKILLS & SERVICES

Print Design

Web/Digital Design

Creative Consulting

Photography

Marketing

Branding

REVIEWS

RESUME

The important stuff.

WORK HISTORY

2018–Present

FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Clients Include: Blue Buffalo, Direct Wines Inc., Boost Oxygen, NobleHouse Media

Started Studio Four Ten to embrace freedom and creative flexibility, working across brand identity, digital design, and strategy for both independent businesses and established brands. For independent clients, I provide brand identity development, website design, and creative direction, helping businesses establish a strong, cohesive presence. For in-house teams, I support brands like Blue Buffalo, Boost Oxygen, and Direct Wines Inc., executing social media graphics, email marketing campaigns, UX/UI design, and multi-platform creative to align with their existing brand strategies. Known for seamlessly integrating into teams, adapting quickly to client workflows, tools, and creative systems to ensure smooth execution and collaboration.

2014–2019

MARKETING MANAGER

Palmer's Darien

Manage, develop and execute marketing campaigns across multiple channels. Draft accurate and engaging content for social, digital marketing, print and radio. Boost relevant social posts to target demographic. Design and conceptualize emails, collateral, menus, and graphics. Organize and execute photoshoots, including post-production edits. Identify, create and update content and e-commerce products on website and social media platforms. Coordinate with internal and external resources to ensure projects are effectively executed and delivered on time and in budget. Monitor industry trends and offer up strategic solutions. Report campaign effectiveness through interpreting channel-specific metrics.

2012–2014

ART DIRECTOR

IN Marketing Services

Responsible for layout, design, and photo selection for in-store brand activations including POS, direct mail, FSI, and web layout. Participate in project meetings with creative, account, production, and conceptualization team. Meet deadlines, expectations, and satisfactory completion of jobs assigned by the Creative Director.

2010–2012

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

IN Marketing Services

Collaborated with team in the design of cross-platform shopper marketing and consumer promotion campaigns, while maintaining brand standards. Create and release production-ready assets for print and digital.

2009–2010

MARKETING COORDINATOR

The Mill at 2T

Assisted owner in daily operations of startup restaurant. Creative and strategic involvement included development of newsletters, e-blasts and print ads. Managed social media platforms and online marketing campaigns effectively driving engagement and traffic into the restaurant.

SKILLS

Creative Direction

Print Design/Production

UX/UI Design

Brand Identity

Content Creation

Digital Marketing

Photo Editing + Retouching

Project Management

TECHNOLOGIES

Adobe Creative Suite

Wordpress/CMS

Figma

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

HTML/CSS

Google Analytics

Canva

EDUCATION

2006–2008

B.S., Graphic Design

The Art Institute

DESIGN

Just a little taste.
THANKSGIVING AT PALMER’S
THANKSGIVING AT PALMER’S
Collateral & Catalogs, Digital Marketing, Print, Social, Web Design
GOOD CELL
GOOD CELL
UI/UX, Web Design
PALMER’S EVENTS
PALMER’S EVENTS
Print
BLUE BUFFALO
BLUE BUFFALO
Agency, Digital Marketing, Print, Social
REALIGN
REALIGN
Branding, Web Design
HILLSHIRE FARM
HILLSHIRE FARM
Agency, Digital Marketing, Print
BROWN DOG FANCY
BROWN DOG FANCY
Print, Web Design
KIRBY GIRL
KIRBY GIRL
Web Design
GRAND STREET WEALTH MANAGEMENT
GRAND STREET WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Branding, Web Design

CONTACT

Say hello.
Fairfield County | Connecticut
design@valerierobbins.com
(860) 817-4577