Hey, I'm Andy Valde
a multi-disciplinary Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director with over a decade of experience helping brands tell their story through impactful design, motion, video, and brand systems. Known as a “Swiss Army knife of creativity,” I’ve led high-visibility work for organizations like Stericycle/WM, Stone Soup3, and Henry Wurst—delivering scalable systems, campaigns, and content that consistently drive engagement and measurable results. Beyond my corporate and agency work, I bring the same passion to entrepreneurial projects like What’s a Sandwich, Uncle Andy’s Brewing, and a series of Jeep-inspired WPA posters. Blending hands-on craft with strategic thinking, I thrive at the intersection of creativity and innovation—building work that is imaginative, functional, and built to make a lasting impact.
SEARS & KMART
Print Production | Signage & POP Design
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Senior Graphic Designer
Stericycle / Shred-it
(January 2021 – July 2025)
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Spearheaded global corporate rebrand initiatives company wide.
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Developed scalable creative for campaigns and digital assets used across global markets.
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Drove engagement by creating motion graphics, videos, and animations for marketing and internal communications.
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Designed high-visibility campaigns including the annual Shred-it Data Protection Report and event collateral.
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Built and managed the marketing and sales enablement DAM to streamline brand asset access and consistency.
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Led design and production of training modules, onboarding content, and corporate communications videos.
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Cross collaborated to align creative direction with all organizational department's KPIs.
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​Mentored junior designers and provided creative leadership to contractors and agencies.
Graphic Designer
Stericycle / Shred-it
(January 2017 – January 2021)
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Collaborated with the entire organization on campaigns across digital and print, including landing pages, emails, collateral, and photography.
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Contributed to a major rebranding initiative for Stericycle and Shred-it.
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Streamlined workflows by collaborating cross-functionally with departments.
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Managed pre-press and high-volume print production, ensuring accuracy/brand consistency.
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Delivered creative solutions for training, onboarding, and marketing.
Graphic Designer
Henry Wurst
(October 2014 – January 2017)
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Designed and produced marketing, HR, and sales collateral across print and digital platforms.
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Managed pre-press and high-volume print production, ensuring accuracy and brand consistency.
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Streamlined internal workflows, improving billing accuracy and project tracking.
Jr. Graphic Designer /
Production Artist
Stone Soup 3
(March 2012 – July 2014)
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Designed retail signage, and promotional graphics for Sears and KMart stores nation wide.
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Created murals, billboards, and seasonal store signage for Kilwins Chocolate Franchise.
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Created for local businesses delivering branding, marketing collateral, vehicle wraps, websites, and marketing collateral.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
The Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Creative Strategy & Brand Innovation
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Design Systems & Guidelines
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Motion Graphics & Video Production
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Digital & Print Marketing Campaigns
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Photo Manipulation & Photography
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UX/UI & Interactive Design
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Team Mentorship & Art Direction
COMMUNITY & LEADERSHIP
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Stericycle Green Team Committee
Co-Chair – championed corporate sustainability initiatives, employee engagement activities, and eco‑friendly practices. -
Mentored junior designers and interns, fostering skill growth and professional development.
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Annual participant and supporter of “Jeeps on the Run” Toys for Tots charity campaign.
CONNECT WITH ME
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