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Aaliyah Smith

Creative Manager

D.C / Maryland / Virginia / Remote

 

When every detail matches the brand, the results match the goals!

Creation with intention - providing graphic design and media services to brands who believe effective design solves problems.

What I Value Most

Learn more about me and my work style!

Team Culture

I've experienced both sides and I must say a strong team culture in a design workspace fosters collaboration, trust, and open communication, allowing creative ideas to flow freely without fear of judgment. It builds a supportive environment where designers can challenge each other constructively, leading to more innovative and impactful work.

Communication

Effective communication in a design space keeps everyone aligned on project goals, ensuring that creative efforts move in the same direction. It allows teams to clarify expectations, track progress, and make informed decisions that bring the shared vision to life.

Growth & Development

I love leveling up my skills and staying ahead of what’s new and relevant in the industry. For me, the best place to work is one that fuels growth within the company, embraces fresh ideas, and keeps the energy high with the latest trends and innovations.

Family

My family is both my driving force and my place of peace, grounding me no matter what challenges I face. They’re an unshakable source of support in my successes and shortcomings, and I deeply cherish every moment we spend together.

A daughter
A sister

A spouse

A dog mom

and so much more...

Aaliyah was always on time and was dedicated to ensuring the quality of her deliverables. She has a can-do attitude and is a self-starter. She also maintained professionalism at all times and helped her peers when they were under deadlines...

Jaasmin Foote

Helicopter Association International

"Aaliyah was always on time and was dedicated to ensuring the quality of her deliverables. She has a can-do attitude and is a self-starter. She also maintained professionalism at all times and helped her peers when they were under deadlines..."

Jaasmin Foote, Social Media Manager at Helicopter Association Int'l

Public Company Review

"Aaliyah made a major dream of my come to life by creative designing my first fashion and creative writing publication...She was timely and meticulous about the details I wanted and inspired me to push the creative boundaries I’d envisioned to expand the reach of my creative arts."

Taylor Butler, Lead SPED Teacher and Writer at KIPP DC

Client Review

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2025 IFA Convention Branding and Design 

 A strong and empowering event brand identity unlike anything in the IFA's history.

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2026 IFA Convention Branding

A bold and energizing brand idenitity for the International Franchise Association’s 2026 Annual Convention, centered on the theme Evolve.

Fine.ly App

Ideation to iterations of a vintage re-sale clothing app design including but not limited to market search, iconography and logo design.

Featured Projects

Aaliyah was always on time and was dedicated to ensuring the quality of her deliverables. She has a can-do attitude and is a self-starter. She also maintained professionalism at all times and helped her peers when they were under deadlines...

Jaamin Foote

Social Media Manger at HAI

Aaliyah made a major dream of my come to life by creative designing my first fashion and creative writing publication... She was timely and meticulous about the details I wanted and inspired me to push the creative boundaries I’d envisioned to expand the reach of my creative arts.

Taylor Butler

Lead SPED Teacher & Write at KIPP DC

Aaliyah was always on time and was dedicated to ensuring the quality of her deliverables. She has a can-do attitude and is a self-starter. She also maintained professionalism at all times and helped her peers when they were under deadlines...

Jaasmin Foote

Helicopter Association International

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