Natalia Burris // Portfolio

My Leadership Philosophy: Empowerment Over Oversight

I have spent over a decade navigating the intersection of brand strategy, technical implementation, and team leadership. My experience as a Creative Director and Senior Design Manager has taught me one fundamental truth: The highest-quality creative output is a byproduct of high-trust environments.

1. Strengths-Based Empowerment

I do not believe in micromanagement. Instead, I focus on identifying the unique strengths and interests of my direct reports to align them with business objectives. By giving designers ownership over their domains, I have seen teams scale their output. For example, by strategically increasing video production to solve user pain points, I have led teams to reduce technical support overhead while fostering long-term professional growth.

2. Systems as a Foundation

Creativity needs a playground, but it also needs boundaries. I specialize in building and scaling robust design systems that remove repetitive manual tasks from the design process. Whether it is architecting a Figma ecosystem or a global brand identity for international markets, I build the frameworks that allow my team to focus on breakthrough storytelling and high-impact strategy.

3. Design as a Business Driver

I am a creative leader who focuses on strategic alignment. I view design as a lever for measurable ROI rather than just an aesthetic choice. From generating $1.5M in pipeline through targeted campaign design to collaborating with executive leadership on cross-functional goals, I ensure every creative decision serves the bottom line.

Professional experience

Invoca | Sr. Design Manager

Creative Lead

2019 - Present

Deltapath | Creative Director

2015 - 2019

INSZoom | Design Associate

Internship

2014 - 2015

Graphic Design Freelancer

2010 - 2016

education

BS in Multimedia Design and Development

DeVry University

2015

Design Management Coursework

George Brown College

2012Continuing Education

Visual Communications & Brand Design

Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCADU)

2006-20126-Year intensive

Testimonials

Leadership Validation

Awards & Nominations

I take pride in the service level that I provide and I’ve got the awards and peer nominations to prove it.

Certifications

I'm committed to continuously challenging myself and expanding my knowledge and skills.

Tech Stack

Natalia Burris // Portfolio

My Leadership Philosophy: Empowerment Over Oversight

I have spent over a decade navigating the intersection of brand strategy, technical implementation, and team leadership. My experience as a Creative Director and Senior Design Manager has taught me one fundamental truth: The highest-quality creative output is a byproduct of high-trust environments.

1. Strengths-Based Empowerment

I do not believe in micromanagement. Instead, I focus on identifying the unique strengths and interests of my direct reports to align them with business objectives. By giving designers ownership over their domains, I have seen teams scale their output. For example, by strategically increasing video production to solve user pain points, I have led teams to reduce technical support overhead while fostering long-term professional growth.

2. Systems as a Foundation

Creativity needs a playground, but it also needs boundaries. I specialize in building and scaling robust design systems that remove repetitive manual tasks from the design process. Whether it is architecting a Figma ecosystem or a global brand identity for international markets, I build the frameworks that allow my team to focus on breakthrough storytelling and high-impact strategy.

3. Design as a Business Driver

I am a creative leader who focuses on strategic alignment. I view design as a lever for measurable ROI rather than just an aesthetic choice. From generating $1.5M in pipeline through targeted campaign design to collaborating with executive leadership on cross-functional goals, I ensure every creative decision serves the bottom line.

Professional experience

Invoca | Sr. Design Manager

Creative Lead

2019 - Present

Deltapath | Creative Director

2015 - 2019

INSZoom | Design Associate

Internship

2014 - 2015

Graphic Design Freelancer

2010 - 2016

education

BS in Multimedia Design and Development

DeVry University

2015

Design Management Coursework

George Brown College

2012Continuing Education

Visual Communications and Brand Design

Ontario College of Art and Design University

2006-20126-Year intensive

Testimonials

Leadership Validation

Awards & Nominations

I take pride in the service level that I provide and I’ve got the awards and peer nominations to prove it.

Certifications

I'm committed to continuously challenging myself and expanding my knowledge and skills.

Tech Stack

Natalia Burris // Creative Showcase

My Leadership Philosophy: Empowerment Over Oversight

I have spent over a decade navigating the intersection of brand strategy, technical implementation, and team leadership. My experience as a Creative Director and Senior Design Manager has taught me one fundamental truth: The highest-quality creative output is a byproduct of high-trust environments.

1. Strengths-Based Empowerment

I do not believe in micromanagement. Instead, I focus on identifying the unique strengths and interests of my direct reports to align them with business objectives. By giving designers ownership over their domains, I have seen teams scale their output. For example, by strategically increasing video production to solve user pain points, I have led teams to reduce technical support overhead while fostering long-term professional growth.

2. Systems as a Foundation

Creativity needs a playground, but it also needs boundaries. I specialize in building and scaling robust design systems that remove repetitive manual tasks from the design process. Whether it is architecting a Figma ecosystem or a global brand identity for international markets, I build the frameworks that allow my team to focus on breakthrough storytelling and high-impact strategy.

3. Design as a Business Driver

I am a creative leader who focuses on strategic alignment. I view design as a lever for measurable ROI rather than just an aesthetic choice. From generating $1.5M in pipeline through targeted campaign design to collaborating with executive leadership on cross-functional goals, I ensure every creative decision serves the bottom line.

Professional experience

Invoca | Sr. Design Manager

Creative Lead

2019 - Present

Deltapath | Creative Director

2015 - 2019

INSZoom | Design Associate

Internship

2014 - 2015

Graphic Design Freelancer

2010 - 2016

education

BS in Multimedia Design and Development

DeVry University

2015

Design Management Coursework

George Brown College

2012Continuing Education

Visual Communications and Brand Design

Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCADU)

2006-20126-Year intensive

Testimonials

Leadership Validation

Awards & Nominations

I take pride in the service level that I provide and I’ve got the awards and peer nominations to prove it.

Certifications

I'm committed to continuously challenging myself and expanding my knowledge and skills.

Tech Stack