Brand Designer & Strategist

Think like a
strategist.
Execute like a
designer.

I'm Sumner Willrodt, a brand designer and strategist building identities and digital experiences that feel unmistakably intentional. I connect the dots between insight, story, and execution.

Sumner Willrodt — Selected Brand, Web & Campaign Work

Projects

Lief Labs — Brand & Rebrand
Brand IdentityBrand Strategy

Lief Labs: Brand & Rebrand

Brand research, strategy, visual identity, and a full system rollout for a leading supplement manufacturer.

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S3 — Supplement Success Solutions
Brand IdentityWeb Design

S3: Supplement Success Solutions

End-to-end brand identity and web design for a supplement compliance and product development consultancy.

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Qumba
Brand IdentityPackaging

Qumba

A complete brand ecosystem built from the ground up: identity, packaging, digital, and marketing across three product lines.

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ProjectCategoryYearView
01QumbaBrand Identity2021–2024
02Lief Labs: Brand & RebrandBrand Identity2022–2026
03Lief Labs: Supply Side GlobalCampaign / Exhibition2025
04Lief Labs: Website RedesignWeb Design2020–2024
05Lief RawsBrand Identity + Web2022–2024
06S3: Supplement Success SolutionsBrand Identity + Web2024
07Steve-O’s Hot SauceGraphic Design2024

Projects

Lief Labs — Brand & Rebrand
Brand IdentityBrand Strategy

Lief Labs: Brand & Rebrand

Brand research, strategy, visual identity, and a full system rollout for a leading supplement manufacturer.

Project →
S3 — Supplement Success Solutions
Brand IdentityWeb Design

S3: Supplement Success Solutions

End-to-end brand identity and web design for a supplement compliance and product development consultancy.

Project →
Qumba
Brand IdentityPackaging

Qumba

A complete brand ecosystem built from the ground up: identity, packaging, digital, and marketing across three product lines.

Project →

Design Driven by Understanding,
Intention, and Collaboration

What drives my approach and understanding of design.

My Design Philosophy

Clarity & Creativity Working Together

I believe great brands are built on clarity and creativity working together. Every choice, visual or verbal, should be based on insight and purpose but still have room for personality and emotion. I aim to create brands that are memorable and consistent, with systems that can grow and adapt without losing their core.

My Approach

Connecting the Dots

I enjoy simplifying complex ideas, building visual systems that support a brand's story, and collaborating across teams to bring everything to life. I love taking research and turning it into a clear direction, then translating that into design and experiences that make sense from the first impression to long-term engagement.

My Drive

Leaving Things Better

I'm inspired by culture, thoughtful design, and the small details that elevate an experience. I love creating work that people remember and helping brands show up in ways that feel intentional, authentic, and impactful, fueled by a constant desire to evolve and leave things more beautiful than I found them.

The Journey Behind the Work

So how did I get here?

My background is in communications, learning how to craft a message, understand an audience, and make ideas land. That foundation never left me. It just grew into something bigger.

I've always been drawn to the full arc of how a brand comes to life, from the initial spark of a vision to the strategy that shapes it, the marketing that amplifies it, and the end-user experience that makes it stick. Working across companies like Lief Labs and Supplement Success Solutions, I've had the chance to touch all of it: brand identity, campaign development, web design, packaging, UX, content, and the countless micro-decisions in between that most people never notice but everyone feels.

What I love most is wearing a lot of hats, and actually enjoying it. I get genuinely excited jumping from a brand strategy deck to a Figma prototype to writing copy to troubleshooting a WordPress build. Learning something new doesn't feel like a detour; it feels like the whole point. And working with other people, other disciplines, other perspectives, is where the best ideas tend to show up.

Experience &
Milestones

Lief Labs
Santa Clarita, CA
Brand Marketing Specialist
Feb 2026 – Present
Brand StrategyCampaign ManagementDigital Marketing
Manages brand strategy to define, implement, and govern the brand's positioning, vision, and value proposition across all business units. Develops and manages multi-channel marketing campaigns driving continuous growth in engagement and quality lead generation. Acts as the internal brand champion, including launching the company's first exhibition at SSG.
Multimedia Designer
Apr 2022 – Feb 2026
Brand IdentityUX/UIVisual Systems
Designed and produced digital, print, and brand-focused creative for brand initiatives, supporting launches and marketing campaigns. Developed UX/UI prototypes and visual systems that improved user flow clarity and strengthened brand consistency across digital platforms.
Creative Assistant
Jun 2020 – Apr 2022
CopywritingCampaign DevelopmentContent Creation
Supported brand creative and campaign development across digital and print channels. Built foundational skills in copywriting, content strategy, and visual production while collaborating across teams to deliver consistent, on-brand creative assets.
Freelance
Remote
Brand Designer & Strategist
2021 – Present
Brand IdentityWeb DesignStrategy
Alongside my full-time work, I've taken on select clients to design and build brand identities, websites, and digital experiences from the ground up. Each project is chosen for its creative potential, working directly with founders, entrepreneurs, and small businesses who want thoughtful, strategic design that actually moves the needle.

The Essentials

The skills and services I bring to the table.

Brand Identity & Logo Design
Creating unique brand visuals that resonate and leave an impression.
Brand Strategy & Positioning
Develops clear brand positioning and messaging frameworks that differentiate the brand and guide all marketing efforts.
Content & Creative Management
Oversees content strategy and creative production to ensure consistent, compelling storytelling aligned with brand guidelines.
Campaign Development & Execution
Plans and executes integrated marketing campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and measurable business impact.
Web Design & Development
Designing and building modern, responsive websites with precision.
Website Redesign & Optimization
Revitalizing outdated websites to improve aesthetics, performance, and user experience.
UI/UX Design
Creating intuitive and visually stunning interfaces that enhance user experience.
Analytics & Optimization
Analyzes performance data to identify insights, optimize campaigns, and improve ROI across channels.
Digital & Social Expertise
Digital and social strategies that grow brand presence, engage audiences, and leverage platform-specific best practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partners with cross-functional teams and external agencies to align priorities, manage workflows, and deliver high-quality marketing initiatives.

My Tech Arsenal
Victoria Concordia Crescit
Gooner & Proud

My go-to tools for crafting seamless digital experiences.

Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Creative Cloud My primary suite for brand identity, packaging, and print design. Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign cover the majority of visual production work.
WordPress
WordPress Primary CMS for client website builds, from page design and plugin configuration to performance and SEO optimization.
Mailchimp
Mailchimp Email campaigns and automation, used for audience segmentation, campaign builds, and performance tracking.
Figma
Figma Used for UI/UX, wireframing, and digital layout work. My go-to for web design and anything that benefits from collaborative review.
Framer
Framer Builds interactive prototypes and no-code web experiences with production-quality motion and design flexibility.
HTML / CSS / JS
HTML / CSS / JS Hand-coded for precision and custom work that page builders can't handle. Used for components, animations, and full builds like this site.
Adobe Suite
Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator Vector illustration, logo design, and brand identity work. The core tool for anything print or identity-related.
Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop Photo retouching, compositing, and digital asset creation across packaging, web, and social.
InDesign
Adobe InDesign Multi-page layout for brand guides, decks, brochures, and print-ready collateral.
After Effects
Adobe After Effects Motion graphics and animated assets for social content, digital ads, and brand launches.
Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro Video editing for brand content, product launches, and social campaigns.
Adobe XD
Adobe XD Prototyping and UX design, particularly for early-stage web and app concepts.
Web & CMS
Elementor
Elementor WordPress page builder for structured, responsive marketing sites and landing pages.
YooTheme
YooTheme Advanced WordPress builder for complex custom layouts and design systems.
Marketing & Productivity
HighLevel
HighLevel CRM and marketing automation for pipeline management and client communication workflows.
Klaviyo
Klaviyo Email campaign design, audience segmentation, and automated flow builds for e-commerce and DTC brands.
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot AI-assisted productivity for drafting, summarizing, and accelerating content workflows.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT Used for research, copywriting assistance, and rapid ideation across brand and marketing projects.
Google Workspace
Google Workspace Day-to-day collaboration across Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive for planning, documentation, and communication.
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Presentations, reporting, and document production for enterprise and client-facing work.
E-Commerce
Amazon Seller Central
Amazon Seller Central Manages product listings, A+ content, brand storefront design, and advertising campaigns for DTC brands selling on Amazon.

Let's Build
Something
Good.

Have a project in mind? I'd love to hear about it, whether it's a brand identity, a campaign, a website, or something in between.