Samantha Janel Novak is graphic designer, photographer, and junior art director based in Richmond, Virginia.
Currently, Samantha is working towards her Master's Degree in Art Direction from VCU's Brandcenter, and is expected to graduate in 2027.
Samantha is the recipient of the 2024 D&AD New Blood Portfolio Award, which highlights emerging creative talent —"the one[s] to watch", from around the world.
In 2023 Samantha graduated Cum Laude from the University of Missouri School of Journalism with a bachelors in Strategic Communication and Art Direction.

Samantha Janel Novak is graphic designer, photographer, and junior art director currently based in Richmond, Virginia.
In 2023 Samantha graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism with a bachelors in Strategic Communication and Art Direction.
Samantha is the recipient of the 2024 D&AD New Blood Portfolio Award, which highlights emerging creative talent —"the one[s] to watch", from around the world.Currently, Samantha works as a freelance multi-media creative and is open to contract work, collaborations, and full time opportunities.

Samantha Janel Novak is graphic designer, photographer, and junior art director based in Richmond, Virginia.
In 2023 Samantha graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism with a bachelors in Strategic Communication and Art Direction.
Samantha is the recipient of the 2024 D&AD New Blood Portfolio Award, which highlights emerging creative talent —"the one[s] to watch", from around the world.
Currently, Samantha works as a freelance multi-media creative and is open to contract work, collaborations, and full time opportunities.
