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Creative Director ✧･ﾟ Photographer ✧･ﾟ Writer ✧･ﾟ
Candace Sanders is an award-winning creative director, photographer, and writer based in Washington, D.C. with expertise in visual storytelling, conceptual design, and brand development. ✧･ﾟ
2019-2024
Sojourners Magazine Covers
Role: Creative Director + Designer
2019-2024
Sojourners Magazine Selected Layouts
Role: Creative Director + Designer
2019-2024
Sojourners Magazine Column Illustrations
Role: Creative Director
2025
Reuse Alliance Join the Re-conomy Campaign
The 2025 Reuse Alliance campaign Join the Re-conomy positions reuse as an act of empowerment, highlighting the benefits of creating a legacy of reuse. At its core, the 2025 campaign is a cultural shift. It rejects the outdated idea that secondhand is second best and instead celebrates reuse as a smart economic choice. Every reused outfit, piece of furniture, or toy is not just an act of conservation, but represents money saved. Families who participate in reuse are not only saving dollars, but they are also sharing skills, building resilience and contributing to community wealth. Learn more at jointhereconomy.org
What I delivered:
Campaign Naming + Strategy
Content Strategy
Branding & Visual Identity
Website Design
Email Marketing Assets
Social Media Content
Giphy Stickers
2025
Christ City Church Rebrand
Christ City Church is a multidimensional church rooted in Northeast D.C. with a heart for justice, inclusivity, and community. Christ City wanted to refresh their decade long visual identity to reflect their warmth and approachability, and greater communicate their identity as a neighborhood church. Learn more at christcitydc.org
What I delivered:
Branding & Visual Identity
Website Redesign
Introductory Printed Booklet
Stationary System
Email Newsletter Templates
Social Media Templates
Animated Video Bumpers
Custom Illustrations
Custom Icons
2025
State of Black Design Conference
We On Point: A Celebration of Black Design Excellence
In the words of SOBD founder Omari Souza, “On June 19–20, 2025, something extraordinary unfolded in Minneapolis, MN: State of Black Design’s, We On Point – A Celebration of Black Design Excellence. Far beyond a traditional design conference, it was a sanctuary, a celebration, and a rallying cry. A space intentionally built for Black designers, creatives, students, and allies to gather in joy, resistance, and community.
We On Point brought together attendees from across the U.S. — from Minnesota to Texas, California to New York. The energy was electric from the very first moment.Over two days, the conference featured dynamic panels, deeply immersive workshops, vibrant student showcases, and powerful performances. For many, it wasn’t just about design. It was about imagining and building the future we deserve, together. The sense of community was palpable: students saw role models who looked like them, emerging designers found mentors, and seasoned professionals reconnected to their purpose.”
Role: Creative Director + Designer
What I delivered:
Branding & Visual Identity
Website Design
Email Marketing Assets
Merchandise Design
Social Media Content
Presentation Materials
Event Collateral
Credits:
Experiential Design: Candace Charpentier
Photography: Kanayo Adibe
2025
AIGADC CreateAthon 2025
5 creative teams + 5 worthy nonprofits = 24-hours of making a difference.
During a 24-hour creative marathon, professional designers, illustrators, and writers volunteer their skills to guide, advise, and revamp 5 local nonprofits through pro bono projects. Selected nonprofits receive pro bono professional design and marketing work to expand their reach. Joining CreateAthon will help organizations expand their donors, engage their communit, hone their message, and highlight their cause.
What I delivered:
Social media graphics
Email campaign graphics
Website graphics
Role: Designer
Collaborator: Aprile Smith, AIGADC Design for Good Chair
2024
Hope Is An Action Word: Multimedia Campaign
As Creative Director at Sojourners, I developed our first comprehensive multimedia campaign aimed at young voters during the 2024 election cycle and beyond. The project went beyond typical political messaging to create authentic connection points and meaningful solidarity.
What we delivered:
A thoughtfully crafted zine exploring the tension between grief and hope, America's complex voting history, and actionable pathways to strengthen democracy beyond election day.
A compelling 5-part reel series featuring genuine voices from young voters addressing election concerns and motivations, designed to resonate with peers facing similar questions.
Distinctive merchandise distributed nationwide, transforming shared values into tangible community-building tools that fostered connection during a divisive political moment.
The campaign reached its audience through strategic digital promotion and in-person engagement at youth-focused conferences across the country, establishing a foundation for ongoing civic participation that extends beyond any single election cycle.
Role: Creative Director + Designer
Collaborator: Ryan McQuade - Multimedia Graphic Designer
Videos edited by Ryan McQuade
2024
EarthRoots Community Garden
Role: Art Director + Designer
2024
Countering Authoritarianism Policy Report
I worked with the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington to design a policy report about countering authoritarianism. This report was sent to members of Congress.
Role: Designer
2020-2024
WITH(IN).DIGITAL
WITH(IN).DIGITAL is a digital respite engaging Black artists, creatives, and the art curious in curated conversations about art, the creative process, and being Black on the internet in the 21st century. withindigital.net
Role: Art Director/Designer + Co-Founder
2020-2022
The Community Care Collective
The Community Care Collective is an organization dedicated to providing holistic mutual aid for LGBTQ+ BIPOC individuals. During my time, I led the development of the brand identity and designed collateral for the organization. I also created content strategies for our weekly social media posts and campaigns, as well as led a team of six creatives.
Role: Art Director/Designer + Social Media Team Lead
2016-2023
Motion Design
Role: Designer
2019-2020
Video
Role(s): Videographer, Video Editor, Production Assistant
2021-2022
Sojourners Magazine Photo Direction
Role: Art Director
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(L to R) Julien James, Daniel Dorsa, Tristan Talalee, Emma Pure
2016-2019
Photography
Role: Photographer
