Todd List

Freelance Graphic Designer

With more than a decade of experience in graphic design, marketing, web design, and visual storytelling, I've built my career around helping businesses communicate with clarity and purpose.

Every business has a story to tell. My goal is to bring that story to life through thoughtful design, creative problem-solving, and visual solutions that connect with audiences and leave a lasting impression.

Todd List, founder of Top List Creative

My Story

Top List Creative was founded by Todd List to help businesses communicate clearly through design, marketing, web, and video solutions. With experience across hospitality, public health, automotive, and construction industries, the company delivers creative work that strengthens brands, engages audiences, and supports business growth.

From branding and marketing campaigns to website management and video production, Top List Creative creates work that strengthens brands, engages audiences, and supports business growth. Every project is approached with a focus on clarity, consistency, and measurable impact.

Whether developing a new brand, enhancing an online presence, or creating compelling visual content, Top List Creative is committed to helping organizations connect with their audiences and achieve their goals.

Journey & Milestones

2018

Senior Graphic & Marketing Designer

Bavarian Inn Lodge and Conference Center · Frankenmuth, MI — Increased e-commerce revenue 23%, boosted room bookings 39%, and grew social engagement by over 500% through branded graphics and video.

2019

Graphic Designer

Labor Law Poster Service · Lansing, MI — Designed bilingual labor-law posters with clear hierarchy and built brand assets and a WordPress site for the owner’s businesses.

2019

Graphic Designer & Communications Specialist

MDHHS (Michigan Public Health Institute) · Lansing, MI — Produced statewide public-health campaigns reaching over 100,000 residents, with all content meeting Section 508 / WCAG accessibility standards.

2021

Graphic & UX/UI Designer

General Motors (People Tech Group) · Warren, MI (Remote) — Reviewed 10,000+ UI screens weekly and built Figma dashboards that streamlined the design-to-development workflow.

2026

Digital Marketing & Graphic Designer

RC Contractors · Lansing, MI — Grew Facebook reach 275% and audience 400%+ through branded content while managing and optimizing the WordPress site.

2026

Founded Top List Creative

Launched Top List Creative and this website as a dedicated studio offering design, marketing, web, and video solutions to businesses.

Skills & Expertise

Brand & Graphic Design

  • Logo Design
  • Brand Identity
  • Marketing Materials
  • Print Design
  • Social Media Graphics

Marketing & Content Creation

  • Social Media Campaigns
  • Digital Advertising
  • Content Creation
  • Email Marketing Graphics
  • Brand Awareness Campaigns

Web Design & User Experience

  • Website Design
  • WordPress Management
  • Landing Pages
  • UX/UI Design
  • Website Maintenance

Video Production

  • Video Editing
  • Motion Graphics
  • Promotional Videos
  • Short-Form Content
  • Tribute & Memorial Videos

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Your Project?

Reach out to discuss your project. Whether it's a fresh brand from scratch or a single-piece design job, let's talk about what you need.

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