HI, I’M HELEN.
I’m currently an art director at VML designing strategic campaigns for brands including Hellmann’s, Samsung, Degree, Vaseline, Courvoisier, Roku Gin, and Suntory Whiskey.
I’m a recent advertising and government graduate from the University of Texas at Austin and have always been passionate about exploring the role of art in the larger societal structures it falls within.
If you’re looking to collaborate on purpose-driven creative projects or chat about Oscar snubs, hit me up at helenchulsey@gmail.com.
RESUME
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RESUME ★
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin
Class of 2022
3.9 Cumulative GPA
Moody College of Communication
B.S. Advertising with Honors
Texas Creative Sequence
College of Liberal Arts
Government Minor
McCombs School of Business
Business Foundations Minor
PROFICIENCES
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
AfterEffects
Figma
Procreate
Microsoft Office Suite
Mandarin Chinese
Emotional Intelligence
AWARDS
★ 2022 Austin ADDYs Student Best in Show ★
★ 2022 Austin ADDYs Gold ★
★ 2022 Austin ADDYs Silver ★
HONORS
4A’s Multicultural Advertising Internship Program ‘21 & ‘22 Fellow
Moody Honors Program
Moody Dean’s List
Austin Ad Club Endowed Scholarship in Advertising
WORK EXPERIENCE
VML
Art Director | December 2023 - present
Junior Art Director | October 2022 - December 2023
Hellmann’s *2x Super Bowl campaigns*
Samsung
Degree
Vaseline
Courvoisier
Roku Gin *won pitch*
Suntory Whisky
On the Rocks Cocktails
R/GA NY
Design Intern | June 2022 - August 2022
Samsung
Nike
American Express
Opendoor
FCB CHICAGO
Art Direction Intern | June 2021 - August 2021
Walmart
Safelite
Fruit of the Loom
Groupon
ONE GOOD TURN
Artist-in-Residence | June 2020 - February 2021
Produced a new graphic image bank for a nonprofit that provides medical care to neglected communities worldwide
Illustrated a comprehensive guide on COVID-19 safety that amassed over 7000 downloads: The Corona Care Handbook
AUSTIN MUSIC FOUNDATION
Marketing Intern | June 2020 - August 2020
Freelance Designer | Fall 2021, Summer 2022
Designed promotional graphics to support local musicians mid-pandemic
Continued relationship with AMF as freelancer to produce graphics for their annual Artist Development Program