Vanessa Schaefer

Vanessa Schaefer is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Clockwork Design Group, Inc., a boutique design and branding firm she established in 1994.14 With over 35 years of experience in advertising and marketing, Vanessa is a seasoned creative designer and marketing expert.2

Career Highlights

Vanessa graduated from Smith College with a BA in Fine Arts.1 Before founding Clockwork Design Group, she held art director and creative director roles at several ad agencies and in-house marketing departments, including:

• Veterinary Learning Systems
• Jordan Marsh (now Macy's)
• Focus Enhancements1

Clockwork Design Group

At Clockwork, Vanessa serves as the creative lead on all projects.2 The company specializes in:

• Corporate branding and identity
• Website design and development
• Marketing collateral (brochures, annual reports, direct mail, etc.)
• Ad campaigns
• Trade show graphics3

Their client base primarily consists of professional service firms, including law firms, engineering firms, architecture and construction companies, accounting and financial advisory firms, as well as technology companies and educational organizations.1

Expertise and Recognition

Vanessa is known for:

• Creating strong brands and powerful, memorable designs
• Helping professional service firms differentiate themselves in competitive markets
• Providing both outstanding creative work and professional, responsive service2

She was the recipient of the 2012 Mass Lawyers Weekly Excellence in Law award for Marketing.1 Additionally, Clockwork has been ranked as one of the Top Boston Web Design firms and Top Boston Branding Agencies by Clutch.1

Personal Interests

Outside of work, Vanessa enjoys:

• Gardening
• Cooking
• Traveling
• Decorating and restoring her 1800s Colonial home in Weston, MA2

Vanessa is also involved in volunteer work, serving on the Graphic Design Department Board of Advisors at Middlesex Community College and continuing to volunteer for her alma mater, Smith College.1