DARCI
MANLEY
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Design • Art Direction • Product • Copywriting
BACKGROUNDI’m a Creative Director who builds worlds, brands, and products people want to spend time with.
I currently serve as Creative Director for Fablecraft, leading narrative, visual direction, and product design.
Previously, I was Chief Creative Officer at thelabNYC and led global campaigns for brands at Digitas, Grey, and Organic.
FOCUSHere’s what I do best:
Build narrative-driven worlds for games and brands
Translate strategy into cohesive product and design systems
Direct visual identity across interactive and mobile experiences
Craft pitch decks that secure funding and win stakeholder buy-in
Lead and grow happy creative teams
FABLECRAFT
Fablecraft is a digital-first tabletop RPG built for collaborative storytelling. As Creative Director, I lead product and brand design, art direction, and storytelling, partnering with a global team of artists, designers, writers, and engineers to bring the game (and world) to life!
THELAB NYC
thelab is a performance-driven ad agency that focuses on branding, content, and digital experiences. As Chief Creative Officer, I led a 40+ creative team, helping to pitch, win, and shape work for both emerging startups and established brands.