Amanda Charniak

Amanda Charniak has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. In 2007, they started their career at Costco Wholesale where they worked as a Stocker, Food Service, and eventually became a Back-up Supervisor. Amanda demonstrated strong organizational and management skills during their tenure at the company.

In 2012, Amanda began freelancing as a Art Director/Designer, collaborating with small business owners and agencies to create various visual materials such as logos, advertisements, and packaging. Amanda showcased versatility by taking on different responsibilities including designing, art direction, illustration, photography, copywriting, and print production.

Amanda then joined TracyLocke as an Art Director, contributing to the creation of large-scale campaigns and working with a team of creatives. Amanda also mentored and supervised summer interns, providing valuable feedback and guidance.

Amanda'snext role was at Edelman where they worked as a Senior Graphic Designer, utilizing their creative skills to design and produce visual materials for clients.

In 2016, Amanda briefly worked as a Substitute Teacher at Plano ISD, where they aimed to inspire and educate students about the importance of design, education, and curiosity.

Most recently, Amanda joined GoodPop as a Creative Manager before being promoted to the role of Creative Director in 2023.

Amanda Charniak attended the University of North Texas from 2008 to 2012, where they obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Communication Design.