About

Working Experience

Career Path

My career has been shaped by working with diverse teams and complex challenges across multiple industries, each experience deepening my approach to strategic, results-driven design.

Creative Director

Blockchain Association - Washington D.C.

2022 - Present

Managed all business affairs related to design production and workflows while serving as a steward of the organization’s visual brand across digital, web, social, and event-based work. I collaborated closely with teams across the organization to develop sub-brands, create compelling graphics and website components, and lead the creation and production of video content that reinforced strategic goals and elevated the brand.

Design Director

Whitebox - Baltimore, MD

2021 - 2022

Directed the overall visual brand representation for Whitebox, leading the execution and project management of creative assets across customer acquisition, client retention, and advertising efforts on all channels. I also designed sales and marketing materials, developed brand resources and templates to empower cross-functional teams.

Creative Director

Philanthropy Roundtable - Washington D.C.

2013 - 2021

Designed, produced, and distributed all organizational publications and collateral while developing and evolving the brand identity across print and digital channels. I also partnered with outside vendors, managed art and production budgets, sourced printing, and evaluated and implemented new technologies to streamline production cycles.

Creative Services Manager

HCP Aboard - Miami FL

2006 - 2012

Art Directed custom tourism publications for clients including Hyatt Hotels, Marriott, and other hotel associations while managing the art department to ensure design quality and efficient workflows. I also contributed to new business development by pitching branding concepts for new publications and art directing photographers to ensure imagery aligned seamlessly with creative vision.

Visual Designer

Condé Nast - New York NY

2003 - 2006

Worked in the Creative Services Department at Glamour magazine, supporting the Creative Director with art direction on photoshoots. I designed comps, advertorials, invitations, step-and-repeats, and other promotional materials for the magazine and its partners.

Testimonial

Client Experiences and Reviews

"Time and again, Taryn's creativity and great taste brought our magazine to life. Her work is grounded in timeless principles of clean design while staying fresh and on-trend with emerging techniques and constant attention to new sources of inspiration. She always partnered closely with us on the content side to ensure that the design enhanced the message, and that no detail was ever neglected. Working with her was one of the great highlights of my career."

— Caitrin Keiper

Editor At Large at Plough Quarterly

"Taryn brought our event to life with her creative approach and attention to detail. Her commitment to delivering high-quality work made the entire process smooth and enjoyable."

— Dorothy Martinez

Meeting Planner

"There aren't many creative directors like Taryn. She commits to every project she works on and inspires other graphic designers in her team to elevate their work. At HCP/Aboard, she was instrumental in redesigns and product launches. She's keenly aware of what our clients desire and knows how to present fresh ideas for the creative direction of our deliverables. Any design team can only benefit from her experience."

— Ken Rivadeneira

Charles Schwab

"Working with Taryn Wolf is an absolute joy. She’s creative, reliable, and consistently delivers high‑quality design work right on deadline. No matter the project, she makes the process smooth, collaborative, and stress‑free. I can’t recommend her enough."

— Gayle Ruddick

Good Ideas Gayle

"Taryn is one of the most resourceful, loyal, creative individuals I've had the pleasure to work with. Her knowledge and expertise in editorial design is superb. Working under strict deadlines and intense work schedules, Taryn keeps her cool and executes flawlessly all while keeping a great attitude. She is an award winning designer with a fantastic personality and I highly recommend her for any creative team.

— Adriana Garcia

AVP , Global Creative at L'Oréal

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