ALLISON
WALCH
I turn chaotic creative workflows into smooth, on-time deliveries.
5+ years leading design teams, managing stakeholders, and shipping work that meets brand standards—on deadline and on budget.
TRUSTED BY
LEADING INSTITUTIONS
Collaborating with 700+ collegiate and resort shops to create compelling brand experiences
I've been on both sides of the brief.
Most PMs manage timelines. I understand the work itself. A designer who grew into leadership, I elevate creative output, not just move it along.
I speak designer.
Clear briefs. Realistic timelines. Feedback they can actually use.
I see what others miss.
Years behind the screen trained my eye to catch issues early.
I translate the room.
Turning 'make it pop' into direction designers can run with.
I give feedback that lands.
No vague notes. Specific direction they can execute now.
I stay three steps ahead.
Spotting bottlenecks before they become fire drills.
I protect the work.
Championing creativity while keeping projects on track.
Selected Work
A collection of projects where creative vision meets operational excellence—showcasing the thoughtful process from intake to delivery across diverse creative challenges
Creative Account Management
Uscape Apparel
As Creative Account Manager and Customer Success Manager, I partner with sales reps and buyers to select styles, colors, and custom graphics, then co-design seasonal capsule collections and lookbooks with the art team—turning trend research and sales data into high-adoption product lines.
Challenge: Balancing the creative vision of buyers with production feasibility, brand compliance, and tight delivery timelines while maintaining transparent communication across multiple stakeholders and departments.
Uscape Apparel Design
Uscape Apparel
As a Graphic Designer and Art Team Coordinator at Uscape Apparel, I led the creation and adaptation of designs for college apparel that aligned with the individual brands and licensing guidelines of various schools. My work was a balancing act of creativity, communication, and compliance.
Challenge: The creative process began with a deep understanding of each institution's brand identity, followed by developing designs that captured their unique character while meeting strict licensing standards. Managing 700+ collegiate and resort shops required exceptional organization and attention to detail.
My Journey
From graphic design to creative management, here's how I've grown and evolved in my career
Creative Account Manager + Customer Success Manager
Key Achievements
- Partner with reps and buyers to select styles, colors, and custom graphics, then co-design seasonal capsule collections and lookbooks with the art team—turning trend research and sales data into high-adoption product lines.
- Guide every proof through brand-identity checkpoints, giving clear, actionable feedback to designers and expediting buyer sign-off.
- Act as the single point of contact from project kickoff through delivery, keeping communication transparent and earning continuous praise from buyers and sales reps.
- Run the full order and inventory workflow in Monday.com/OAV—coordinating with production, logistics, and warehouse teams to hit 100% on-time delivery and minimize backorders.
- Present design concepts and product stories to key accounts, showcasing creative strategies that strengthen brand identity and secure buy-in for new launches.
Core Skills
Art Team Coordinator
Key Achievements
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive design schedule to maximize the capacity and output of 3 designers, ensuring timely delivery of art proofs for orders.
- Identified workflow bottlenecks and led process improvements, including integrating automation tools, resulting in faster proof creation and approval rates.
- Facilitated cross-department meetings between operations, sales, and art teams to align on project status, deadlines, and brand guidelines.
- Resolved complex customer and licensing issues, collaborating with licensing platforms to ensure adherence to brand standards for major universities (e.g., Notre Dame, Purdue) and brands such as Coors and Big Sky Resorts.
- Provided team guidance and conflict resolution support, balancing client expectations with design feasibility.
Core Skills
Graphic Designer
Key Achievements
- Created and updated print-ready graphic art for apparel and merchandise across 700+ collegiate and resort shops in the US & Canada.
- Ensured strict compliance with each client's brand guidelines, including university color palettes, logos, and licensing requirements.
Core Skills
Graphic Designer
Key Achievements
- Collaborated with a 45-designer team to develop materials for internal and external clients, including branding for national conferences.
- Managed conference branding and supporting visuals (name tags, social media posts, event presentations), upholding consistent visual identity.
- Contributed to the design and rollout of a new evangelism tool aimed at cultural outreach, tailoring designs for diverse audiences.
- Designed marketing collateral for campus outreach, reinforcing brand messaging and growing event attendance.
Core Skills
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design
Emphasis in Graphic Design • Minor in Marketing
ABOUT
ME
I'm a detail-oriented creative professional with 5+ years of experience bridging design and project management. I turn client ideas into actionable projects and keep teams moving—on time and on brand.
Known for being easy to work with, improving processes, and finding that sweet spot between creative vision and operational efficiency. My design background means I speak the language of creatives while my project management skills keep stakeholders aligned and deliverables on track.
Client-Facing
Clear communicator who keeps stakeholders aligned and informed
Process-Driven
Builds systems that reduce friction and improve delivery speed
Design-Literate
Speaks the language of creatives and understands production realities
Organized
Manages competing priorities without dropping balls
Tools I Use
Project management and design tools that keep work organized and production-ready
Open to creative project manager and design project manager opportunities
Let's Create Something Amazing
Ready to bring strategic creative leadership to your team? I'm passionate about turning complex project challenges into streamlined successes. Let's discuss how my experience in design management and process optimization can drive your next initiative.
Ready to discuss your next project?
Whether you're looking for creative project management, process optimization, or strategic design leadership, I'd love to explore how we can work together.