WELCOME.
Design ∙ Development ∙ Strategy
Creative Direction
Creative Consulting
Branding & Indentity Design
Print & Digital Design
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.
- EMAIL design@valerierobbins.com
- CALL (860) 817-4577
SKILLS & SERVICES
Print Design
Web/Digital Design
Creative Consulting
Photography
Marketing
Branding
REVIEWS
It can be very difficult to know where to spend your valuable resources in the digital age with marketing ads coming from every direction. Valerie sets herself apart with refreshing maturity in her balance of enthusiasm, professional respect, and value for your dollar in her approach. She puts jargon aside and helps you get to the core of what needs to be done.

"Valerie is an extremely talented and knowledgeable designer. She has worked on multiple projects for us, ranging from document design to web design. With each deliverable, we are more and more impressed, and she has become our go-to designer."

"Valerie is truly a creative genius! I presented her with a concept to align with my product, and she exceeded my expectations in creating the brand of my dreams. Her investment in understanding my product is evident in every detail. I'm not only thrilled with the results but also grateful for her commitment. I look forward to continuing our collaboration and highly recommend her expertise."

"Valerie's follow through, attention to detail, and honest personality come together to form a thoughtful team player who is also highly self-motivated. Her calm, sometimes humorous approach to her responsibilities makes her easy to work with on all levels."

"Valerie was a pleasure to work with, always respectful and diplomatic in her comments and suggestions. She is a creative and clever young woman and would be an asset to any organization. I would be delighted to work with her again."

"Her attitude and work ethic are of the highest quality."

RESUME
The important stuff.
WORK HISTORY
2018–Present
FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Clients Include: Blue Buffalo, Direct Wines Inc., Boost Oxygen, NobleHouse MediaStarted 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 DarienManage, 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 ServicesResponsible 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 ServicesCollaborated 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 2TAssisted 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 InstituteDESIGN
Just a little taste.

THANKSGIVING AT PALMER’S
Collateral & Catalogs, Digital Marketing, Print, Social, Web Design
GOOD CELL
UI/UX, Web Design
PALMER’S EVENTS
Print
BLUE BUFFALO
Agency, Digital Marketing, Print, Social
REALIGN
Branding, Web Design
HILLSHIRE FARM
Agency, Digital Marketing, Print
BROWN DOG FANCY
Print, Web Design
KIRBY GIRL
Web Design