Furthering its commitment to providing trend-forward retail companies with results-driven design solutions, Catalyst Studios today announced that Shannon Pettini has joined the agency as creative director. Shannon helps oversee creative strategy, branding and design for all Catalyst clients.

"Shannon's reputation both within the design community and the national retail industry is truly stellar and we are thrilled to have her," said Betsy Treinen, director of account services. "The degree of experience she brings with her will be absolutely instrumental in launching Catalyst to a new level of design and creative insight."

Pettini brings with her over 20 years of brand, fashion and music advertising know-how, encompassing print, broadcast and interactive. Shannon's past positions working for major retailers like Target, Marshall Fields and Macy's help to strengthen Catalyst's creative offering in fashion, home fashion, music and event advertising and design. She's worked with such design icons as Isaac Mizrahi, Todd Oldham and Mossimo and has earned multiple AIGA and RAC awards, as well as recognition in Print and New York Type Directors Club.

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