Creative Director

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Photographer

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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


2024

Hope Is An Action Word Zine

As Creative Director of Sojourners, I directed our first Multimedia Campaign concept aimed at young voters as an offering of solidarity for the 2024 election season and beyond. The zine features perspectives on grief and hope, the United States’ complicated voting history, and ways to protect democracy and make an actionable difference.

Role: Creative Director + Designer

Teammate: Ryan McQuade - Multimedia Graphic Designer


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


2016-2019

Motion Design

Role: Designer


2019-2020

Video

Role(s): Videographer, Video Editor, Production Assistant


2021-2022

Sojourners Magazine Photo Direction

Role: Art Director


2016-2019

Photography

Role: Photographer


2019-2020

Writings