About Me

“I believe brands are built from the inside out — through culture, clarity, creativity, and the people who bring them to life.”

I’m a seasoned creative leader who helps companies shape, express, and evolve their brand stories in ways that connect more deeply with their audiences. With expertise across interior design, photography, strategic branding, retail marketing, and placemaking, I bring a uniquely dimensional perspective to every engagement.

As an Executive Creative Director and Fractional Chief Creative Officer, I’ve partnered with brands including Sunbrella, Moen, Levolor, Caesarstone, Margaritaville at Sea, Adobe, Floor & Decor, Bonefish Grill, Herman Miller, Steelcase, Geiger, Crescent Communities, Carter’s, and OshKosh B’Gosh. Throughout my career, I’ve built and led multidisciplinary teams both in-house and within agencies, driving work that is strategically grounded and creatively fearless.

I’m at my best when helping brands uncover real human insights, translate them into compelling narratives, and turn them into work that moves hearts, minds, and markets.

Core Strengths

  • Creative, collaborative, and inspiring team leader

  • Deep strategic branding expertise paired with hands-on creative execution

  • Skilled in uncovering meaningful insights and translating them into powerful ideas

  • Proven ability to pitch, win, and manage multi-million-dollar accounts

  • Equally fluent in design, copy, and brand architecture

  • Experienced on both the agency and client sides

  • Strong track record of fostering internal and external partnerships

  • Adept at building and developing multidisciplinary creative teams

  • Thrives under pressure and within tight deadlines

  • Comfortable in both boutique and enterprise environments

  • Exceptional situational awareness, initiative, and follow-through

  • Bilingual: English / Spanish

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Amazing brands and incredible people have allowed me to create some inspired work.

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Testimonials

  • “Vivian's creative vision and ability to translate ideas into impactful campaigns are truly remarkable. She has an innate talent for understanding the nuances of our industry and crafting strategies that resonate with our target audiences. Her innovative approach to creative direction always pushed boundaries and led to the development of groundbreaking campaigns. As my colleague and later as a client, I observed Vivian's unwavering commitment to excellence and her remarkable leadership skills. She not only inspired her team to deliver their best work but also fostered a collaborative and inclusive environment where ideas could flourish.”

    Chris Williams
    Video Producer

  • “Vivian Mize is a force of nature. A true creative’s creative director, Vivian has the talent, confidence, and sense of humor that makes you REALLY hope she likes your stuff. But if you miss, she has the compassion and guidance to get the work where it needs to be. From brilliant insights that send creatives scrambling back to their desks full of inspiration to bold and passionate concepts that have clients smiling from ear to ear, Vivian is THE creative director you want heading up your team.”

    Sarah Ferguson
    Copywriter and Content Creator

  • "In looking at my career, the person who had the most profound impact on myself is without a doubt, Vivian. She’s a risk taker, yet very strategic. She’s wildly creative and innovative, yet has a business and growth mindset that can and has led many companies to great levels of success. She’s quick on her feet and has the ability to problem-solve like no other, yet very thoughtful and tactful in her execution. What I have learned most by having the pleasure of working under her in my career is that not all creatives have the ability to be great leaders. A leader must build trust in order to have a following and Vivian does just that and more. She not only is a visionary, but has the caring, compassion and empathy to take others along on the journey with her to share her craft and truly strives to see the success in others versus taking it all in for herself. The moment I met her I knew I had found my person to aspire to be and I credit her for helping sculpt the creative leader I am today."

    Tiffany Castillo
    Creative Director

  • "Vivian is one of the most strategic creative minds I have ever worked with. She is able to assess client needs quickly and provide creative solutions that move the needle for brands. She is committed to her teams and provides valuable input and caring guidance throughout every project. Vivian developed some of the most stunning and strategically aligned creative I have ever seen during the time that we worked together. She thrives on collaboration, enthusiastically leading people through the creative process and helping her clients achieve the most effective campaigns possible. And if her commitment to success wasn’t enough, she also tackles every project with a joy that makes working with her fun and inspiring."

    Amanda Williams
    Public Relations Director

  • “Vivian has an innate ability to translate complex concepts into visually stunning and compelling creative solutions. Her eye for design, coupled with a deep understanding of her client’s ask and brand, resulted, in a beautiful, finished product. She is versatile and able to pivot and adapt to last-minute changes. One of Vivian’s standout qualities is her collaborative approach. She fosters a positive and inclusive working environment, encouraging others to share ideas freely. In addition, her collaborative spirit enhances creativity and contributes to a cohesive vendor/client dynamic reflected in the final deliverables.”

    Adrienne Johnson
    Client

  • "Vivian stands out as one of the most passionate, insightful creative directors I've come across in this business. Her great talent as an art director combined with a sharp strategic sense is an exceptional combination rarely found in this business. This strategic thinking combined with her creativity and care for her team makes her a rare and remarkable leader. Additionally, she is a logistical and managerial magician. She can translate her rich, full vision into an execution outlined in fine detail. She's able to guide a creative team to her vision, extract the best creative ideas from the team to integrate into the plan, and execute, all while cultivating the strategic and creative thinking of her subordinates."

    Laurie Frankel
    Photographer

  • “Vivian is hands-down the best boss I've ever had. She's a leader and visionary who delivers an abundance of creativity and strategic thinking. She's a team player who's never afraid to get in the weeds with you to ensure top-performing work and happy clients. She's a powerhouse of a person and I was blessed to work for her.”

    Dana Dekis
    Copywriter

  • "Her extensive experience and ability to lead and collaborate with teams to launch amazing national campaigns seen on TV, social channels and print are more than impressive. Her business acumen along with her strategic abilities and work ethic is a formula for success. I highly recommend Vivian and strongly believe that any organization would be fortunate to have her lead their creative initiatives and would greatly benefit from having her on their team."

    William Treadwell
    Client

  • "Paired seamlessly with a profound understanding of strategy, Vivian elevates every project to extraordinary heights. Her visionary approach not only captivates but strategically aligns with overarching goals, making her an invaluable asset to any organization. Vivian not only translates a strategy to an intelligent experience for the end user, but she can translate and delegate teams to execute flawlessly. As a leader, she doesn’t settle for good enough and motivates teams to do their best work."

    Jennifer Voorhees
    Account Executive

  • "Vivian is an extremely talented, passionate Creative Director who consistently goes above and beyond to provide the best possible solution for her teammates and clients. What sets her apart is her high-caliber strategic acumen and ability to translate brand insights to engaging, actionable creative that fuels strong-performing campaigns. From TV/streaming video campaigns all the way through to collateral and POS materials, Vivian sees the big pictures, collaborates with her media and content partners and delivers fully integrated creative assets that support every aspect of her target audiences' purchase journey."

    Chris Workman
    Client Business Director

  • "Vivian is an extraordinary leader, creative thinker, problem solver, communicator, visionary, mentor and the list could go on. I was lucky to work with her for over 8 years and in that time she gave me the best direction and guidance from high-level concepts all the way down to the kerning between two letters. I could never thank her enough for everything that she taught me all the while giving me the confidence and energetic boosts that pushed my work to be better. I know so many more feel the same way from our team!"

    Amy Scaggs
    Senior Designer