Art Direction & Design
Illustration
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Hi! I’m Valerie Nelson

I’m a Designer, Illustrator, and Art Director making work that centers around the arts, play, and storytelling. I’ve recently been designing for companies like Super Smalls 1, Play-Doh 2, and Todd Oldham Studio 3, focusing on interactive products, brands, and books. I’m also an Independent Artist & Illustrator, drawing stories and creating paper goods. 






Design & Art Direction
Books, Branding, Packaging Illustration
Animation, Lettering



  1. Super Smalls, Freelancing as a Graphic Designer for their play accessories, 2025
  2. Hasbro / Play-Doh, Contract Graphic Designer & Art Director, 2024 
  3. Todd Oldham Studio, Senior Designer for Kid Made Modern, Smarts & Crafts, Camp Plaid and more. Collaborated with the MoMA, Phaidon, Target, and many others, 2018 — 2022


©  Valerie Nelson 2025