Whitney Smith (She/Her/Hers)
About Whitney Smith (She/Her/Hers)
Whitney Smith is an Associate Creative Manager in Corporate Brand Marketing at Advance Auto Parts, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in graphic design and visual branding, she has held various roles in the industry, including positions at Advance Auto Parts, McDonald's Corporation, and YMCA of the Triangle.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Whitney Smith has held multiple positions at Advance Auto Parts since 2015. She began her career there as a Production Artist on the Visual Branding Team for Digital Retail/DIY, working for one year in the Raleigh-Durham area. In 2016, she transitioned to a similar role focusing on Print for 11 months. Following that, she served as a Graphic Designer on the Visual Branding Team for Professional, Retail, and Enterprise from 2016 to 2018. Whitney then advanced to Senior Designer, where she worked from 2018 to 2021. Currently, she is the Associate Creative Manager in Corporate Brand Marketing, a position she has held since 2021.
Education and Expertise
Whitney Smith studied Graphic Design at The Art Institute of Charlotte, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, she studied Graphic Design and World Studies at L4 Insitit für Digitale Kommunication in Berlin, Germany, for 11 months in 2006. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her extensive career in graphic design and marketing.
Background
Whitney Smith has a diverse professional background in graphic design and marketing. Before her tenure at Advance Auto Parts, she worked as a Web Designer at CODANK from 2008 to 2010 and as a Production Designer at YMCA of the Triangle from 2013 to 2015. She also gained experience as a Lead Graphic Designer and Marketing Specialist at McDonald's Corporation for five months in 2014. Her early career included roles at Signs Now and Speedway Motorsports, Inc., where she focused on graphic design and print.
Achievements
Whitney Smith is in the process of establishing a global creative team in Taipei, Taiwan, which she will help oversee. She assists with planning and art direction for DIY and Retail photo shoots and collaborates with the UI/UX team to enhance front-end technology and develop creative e-commerce solutions. Additionally, her work has been featured around the NFL field of the Carolina Panthers. Whitney also serves as Vice Chair for the Advance Pride and Allies LGBTQ+ Team Member Network.