Hi, I'm Misty Marquis, a Creative Director and visual artist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. My work spans product design, illustration, painting, and digital media. Bringing together creative strategy, visual storytelling, and artistic expression. Across disciplines, I create thoughtful experiences and contemporary artwork that connects people to their environment.

Inspired by people, nature, and everyday moments, my work explores themes of identity, growth, connection, and belonging. Whether I'm designing digital products or creating artwork, I'm driven by curiosity and a desire to make complex ideas feel approachable, meaningful, and engaging.

Drawing on a background in fine art, graphic design, and product design, I combine visual storytelling with strategic thinking to create work that invites reflection while celebrating the joy of creating meaningful experiences.

Work History

Founder, Creative Director & Visual Artist
Flamenco Creative / Jan 2020–Present

Product Designer
U.S. Bank / May 2024–Jun 2026

Senior Art Director
Alteryx / May 2022–Mar 2023

Art Director
Target / Mar 2019–Mar 2022

Art Director
ICF Next (formerly Olson) / Oct 2016–Jul 2018

Interactive Designer
AAA Minneapolis / Jan 2015–Oct 2016

Graphic Designer
Impact Partnership / Apr 2014–Oct 2014

Graphic Designer
The Creative Group / May 2013–Mar 2014

Graphic Designer
Finished Art Inc. / Jul 2012–Apr 2013

Creative &
Community Practice

2019 — Ask Why, Volunteer/assistant muralist,
Chroma Zone, St. Paul, MN

2019 — Brand & Event Designer,
Black Fashion Week Minnesota (BFWmn), Minneapolis, MN

Exhibitions

2026 — Open Call for Artists
Times Square, New York, NY
Group exhibition and digital billboard feature presented by ArtistCloseup Magazine

2023–2025 — Facing Fears
Smokeless Vape Lounge, Minneapolis, MN
Group exhibition featuring contemporary work by local artists

2022–2023 — Classing Up the Place
Parkway Pizza, Minneapolis, MN
Solo exhibition

Selected Recognition

2025 — Top 20 Best Freelance Designers
Contra

2018 — In2 SABRE Innovation Award, Best Brand Design
Elevate Minnesota, The Holmes Report

2018 — Gold SABRE Award Nominee
Elevate Minnesota, The Holmes Report

Professional Leadership

2026 — Associate Director, User Experience Education
UXPA-MN, Minneapolis, MN

Education

BFA, Graphic Design,
Georgia State University • Sep 2007 - May 2012

UX Product Design, Certification
Springboard • Sept 2023 - April 2024

Industry Experience

FinTech · SaaS · Retail · CPG · Health · Wellness · Branding · Marketing · Social · PR · Transportation · Agency · Enterprise