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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
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(L to R) Julien James, Daniel Dorsa, Tristan Talalee, Emma Pure
2016-2019
Photography
Role: Photographer
2019-2020