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Morgan "Sunny" Smith

Creative Director + Brand Specialist

Web + Digital Experience Designer

Social Media + Content Strategist

Creative Operations + Project Lead

Multidisciplinary Maker + Problem-Solver

The Sunny Cyborg in Summary →
The Sunny Cyborg in Summary →

Design and creative operations leader with 15+ years of turning big ideas, complicated problems and “hear me out” moments into brands, digital experiences and creative systems that actually work. I move comfortably between strategy and execution—seeing the whole picture, connecting the dots and building what comes next. Big vision, sharp thinking and, yes, I’ll still notice the kerning.

  • Location: Indianapolis, IN
  • Work Style: Remote + Hybrid
  • Experience: 15+ Years
  • Client Rating: 5.0 ★★★★★
  • Total Brands Created: 500+
  • Total Websites Designed: 300+
Professional Experience.
The Sunny Cyborg // 2010 – Present | IN
FOUNDER + DIRECTOR | BRAND SPECIALIST

Lead independent creative consultancy spanning brand strategy, visual identity, web + UX design, multimedia, content systems and operations. → View Website

The Fancho // 2024 – 2026 | CA - Remote
DIRECTOR OF BRAND + CREATIVE STRATEGY

Led brand and digital experience strategy for a wearable fan-technology product across product development, investor communications, e-commerce, UX and launch prep. → View Website

SEUNwater // 2020 - 2025 | Remote
LEAD PROJECT MANAGER + DESIGN DIRECTOR

Led cross-functional project planning, technical communication, visual systems, websites, presentations and launch support across healthcare and emerging water technology. → View Video

Education + Certifications.
Indiana University - Indianapolis // 2017
BA, VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN

Multidisciplinary training in visual communication, branding, UI/UX, web and digital design, multimedia, research and information design.

Blockgeeks - Remote // 2018
BLOCKCHAIN CERTIFICATION

Training in blockchain technology, decentralized systems and emerging digital ecosystems, informing technology-focused product, brand and communication strategy for web3 and beyond.

Alex Van Osdol - Indianapolis // 2013
REIKI + SOUND PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION

Training in sensory awareness, restorative practice and environmental wellness, informing human-centered approaches to workplace experience and creative operations.

CREATIVE + DIGITAL LEADERSHIP.
Blockheads Dev. // 2017 – 2026 | CA - Remote
DESIGN DIRECTOR | WEB3 UX | BRAND MANAGER

Directed brand systems, digital experiences and product storytelling while managing concurrent venture initiatives across design, development and marketing teams. → View Website

Hype Venture Studio // 2023 - 2024 | Remote
CREATIVE DIRECTOR | UX/UI | BRAND MANAGER

Led multidisciplinary brand, UX/UI, web and digital storytelling initiatives for startup and emerging-technology ventures.

Five Star Dance Studios // 2015 - 2017 | IN
OFFICE MANAGER | CREATIVE + MARKETING

Managed website, SEO, email, social media and promotional campaigns while producing digital and print creative.

STLBooks // 2013 - 2015 | St. Louis, MO - Remote
ART DIRECTOR | BRAND + PACKAGING DESIGN

Created packaging, advertising, retail collateral and customer-facing communications for an independent bookseller.

EARLIER work EXPERIENCE.
Groove Productions // 2014 - 2015 - Remote
VISUALIZER + DESIGNER

Created visual concepts, branded creative and promotional materials supporting entertainment, live events and audience-facing experiences.

Distinct Images // 2014 | Indianapolis
APPAREL + PROMOTIONAL DESIGNER

Designed screen-printed apparel and production-ready graphics for branded merchandise and promotional materials.

Premiere Sign Group // 2013 - 2014 | Indianapolis
OFFICE MANAGER | WEB + BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Managed office operations, accounting and administrative workflows while maintaining the company website and digital presence.

Indiana University // 2011 - 2012 | Indianapolis
TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT

Provided hands-on technology support, troubleshooting and software guidance across university systems and digital resources.

Career Impact →

I HAVE CREATED
500 +
      •  Brands Built to Thrive 
    • Brand Strategy
    • Visual Identity
    • Brand Positioning
    • Creative Direction
    • Scalable Brand Systems
I HAVE BUILT
300 +
  •  Websites That Come Alive 
  • Website Strategy
  • UX + UI Design
  • Responsive Development
  • Conversion Strategy
  • Content Architecture
I HAVE CLOCKED
15 +
  •  Years Driven By Design 
  • Brand + Identity
  • Web + Digital
  • Marketing + Content
  • Product + Technology
  • Leadership + Operations

WORLDS I’VE WORKED IN →

Healthcare + Systems

Brand, communication and digital work supporting healthcare and technical environments.

Technology + Innovation

Emerging technology, Web3, AI, digital products and complex systems made human.

Startups + Ventures

Comprehensive brand positioning, product storytelling, creative infrastructure.

Publishing + Author Brands

Authority positioning, book ecosystems, visual identity and launch-ready publishing brands.

Sports + Entertainment

Fan technology, live events, entertainment marketing and unique  audience-first experiences.

Education + Nonprofit

Design, digital communication and systems built for mission-driven organizations.

Creative + Digital →

  • Brand Strategy + Identity
    100%
  • Creative Direction + Campaigns
    100%
  • Graphic + Editorial Design
    100%
  • Web Design + UX/UI
    98%
  • Social + Content Strategy + Multimedia
    95%
  • Video + Motion Production
    90%

Tools + Platforms →

Design + Creative
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Photoshop / Illustrator
  • InDesign / Acrobat Pro
  • Lightroom
  • Figma
  • Canva
  • Procreate
  • Adobe Firefly
  • Presentation Design
  • Editorial Design
  • Print Production
  • Brand Systems
Web + Digital
  • WordPress
  • Elementor / Divi
  • Shopify / WooCommerce
  • Squarespace / Wix
  • HTML / CSS 
  • JavaScript + Python
  • Responsive Design
  • Domain + DNS Management
  • Hosting Administration
  • SSL + Site Security
  • SEO + Pixel Tracking
  • Google Analytics
Social + Marketing
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • TikTok
  • YouTube/YT STudio
  • LinkedIn
  • Meta Business Suite
  • Meta Ads Manager
  • Mailchimp
  • Constant Contact
  • Substack
  • Google Business Profile
  • Google Search Console
Content + Media
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Audition
  • Descript
  • Riverside
  • StreamYard
  • OpusClip
  • Vimeo
  • RØDECaster Pro II
  • YouTube Studio
  • Podcast Production
  • Video + Audio Editing
Opps + Work Flows
  • Notion
  • ClickUp
  • Monday.com
  • Airtable
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365
  • Trello
  • Google Meet/Zoom
  • Dropbox
  • Google Drive
  • Microsoft Teams
AI + Emerging Tech
  • ChatGPT
  • Claude
  • Generative AI
  • Prompt Engineering
  • AI Workflow Design
  • AI-Assisted Research
  • Creative Automation
  • Blockchain
  • Web3 Ecosystems
  • Decentralized Systems
  • Emerging Technology
  • AI + Human Collaboration

LEADERSHIP + OPERATIONS →

  • Creative Leadership
    100%
  • Creative Operations
    100%
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
    90
  • Project Management
    100
  • Workflow + Process Design
    90
  • Strategy-to-Execution
    100

What I'm Made Of.

  • Creative Vision
    40%
  • Strategic Thinking
    25%
  • Relentless Drive
    15%
  • Systems Savvy
    12%
  • Clever Curiosity
    8%

BEYOND THE OBVIOUS →

  • Big-Picture Vision
    90%
  • Visual Intelligence
    70%
  • Connecting the Dots
    95%
  • Conceptual Agility
    85%
  • Strategic Curiosity
    85%
  • Rapid Synthesis
    85%
  • Pattern Recognition
    85%
  • Systems Fluency
    85%
  • Complexity → Clarity
    90%
  • Creative Problem-Solving
    90%
  • Human-Centered Instinct
    90%
  • Seeing What Others Miss
    90%

out of office.

Movement + Expression

Performance, somatic movement, dance as tools for creativity, presence and embodied storytelling.

 

Podcasting + Comedy

Conversation, pre + post production- finding insights, humor, relation in the human experience.

History + Hidden Threads

Ancient history, old texts + finding unexpected patterns between where we’ve been and where we’re going.


Selected Work →

Receipts.