Creative Director

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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: 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


2016-2019

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