Meet the bandito behind the neato
​Valerie Hird is a designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience in the creative ecosystem. She is persistently inquisitive and hardworking, and driven by a passionate curiosity to explore, learn, and experiment with the process of creation. Outgoing and energetic, Valerie seeks to bring joy into our daily lives using design and whimsical illustration.
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Valerie's main passions include rich illustrations, layout and print design, hand lettering, and web design. She also enjoys being a dog mom, trail running, learning, cooking, and appreciating all aspects of creation.
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She currently works with several non-profits and private businesses to manage their branding and media output. You can find her print work in several gift shops around the Tupelo, MS area. When she is not working, she can be found investing in a number of projects on the farm she shares with her fiancé and their 36 chickens, 3 dogs, and vintage Molly Weasley-inspired tiny house.
Experience
CATCH KIDS, INC.
Graphic & Web Design, Contract
June 2022 to PRESENT
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TUPELO RIVER COFFEE
Barista
June 2022 to PRESENT
GREAT BLUE HERON OUTDOORS
Graphic Designer, Store Manager
Dec 2020 to Feb 2022
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KCSOURCELINK
Graphic Designer, Contract
2017-2018, 2020, 2022
NON PROFIT BRAND WRANGLER
Graphic Designer & Consultant
Nov 2017 to PRESENT
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THE BRAVE UNION
Illustrator, Contract
Aug 2019 to Aug 2022
EDUCATION
Associates of Applied Science
Graphic Design
Johnson County Community College
2015-2018