hello! nice to meet you.
My name is Amber Mannering. I’m an artist, a dreamer and a designer who believes in approaching all things in life + work with passion.
My professional experience includes roles in art gallery and museum settings as well as advertising agency and in-house teams in for-profit and non-profit spaces. With a background in fine art and design, I’ve had the opportunity to work on large and small projects from brand identity and event design to environmental branding, video editing, social media, art installations and everything in between.
I find joy in learning and exploring new technologies, but admit that I love classic techniques and getting my hands dirty. Sculpture, painting and print making have my heart and are often incorporated into my work when opportunities present themselves.
When I’m not designing or creating art, you can find me in the kitchen cooking up a storm, covered in dirt in our garden or hanging out with my sweet family.
I believe that everything you do in life should make your soul happy. If it doesn’t, you’re in the wrong place.
experience
Freelance Artist + Designer
July 2022 - Present
Senior Creative Lead
ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
December 2015 - July 2022
Senior Designer - Conceptual Design
ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
March 2014 - December 2015
Specialist - Conceptual Design
ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
July 2012 - March 2014
Specialist - Production Design
ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
February 2011 - July 2012
Senior Production Art Designer
ODEN Marketing & Design
Memphis, TN
January 2011 - February 2011
Production Art Designer
ODEN Marketing & Design
Memphis, TN
May 2006 - December 2010
Production Artist + Graphic Designer
Langston Companies, Inc.
West Memphis, AR
April 2005 - April 2006
Production Artist + Designer + Typesetter
Julia D. Azar Designs
Memphis, TN
May 2004 - April 2005
Assistant to Gallery Director + Docent
Arkansas State University
Fowler Center | Bradbury Gallery
Jonesboro, AR
May 2002 - May 2004
Intern + Assistant to Art Director
SynTel, LLC (USA)
Jonesboro, AR
May 2003 - August 2003
Freelance Artist + Designer
Anywhere + Everywhere
2000 - Present
education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Graphic Design emphasis
Minor in Sculpture
Arkansas State Univeristy | August 2000 - May 2004
references available upon request