Hi, I’m Emily!
A design director at heart, obsessed with building beautiful brand systems and creative teams that thrive.
With 10+ years of experience in both in-house and agency environments, I’ve led creative for some of the world’s most beloved CPG brands—including Coffee mate, DiGiorno, Toll House, and Essentia Water. During my time at Nestlé USA, I helped shape digital ecosystems, packaging extensions, retail experiences, and full-funnel campaigns that brought clarity and consistency to a diverse portfolio of brands.
I’m currently a Senior Designer at Booz Allen Hamilton, where I focus on employee engagement, executive storytelling, and digital UX strategy. I’ve also directed dozens of photo and video shoots, built scalable design systems, and mentored junior creatives to grow into design leaders themselves.
At the heart of my work is a belief in systems thinking, clean storytelling, and human-centered creativity—whether I’m concepting a new product launch, leading a shoot, or revamping a brand’s intranet experience.
I’m endlessly curious, wildly organized, and happiest when I’m helping a team push great ideas over the finish line.
Let’s chat!
hello@emilygodbey.com
(216) 904-2865
Greater Cleveland, Ohio area
Local or fully remote work only
Brands & Clients
Food & Beverage
Abuelita, Acqua Panna, Carnation, Cayman Jack, Chameleon Cold Brew, Coffee mate, California Pizza Kitchen, DiGiorno, Drumstick, El Mejor Nido, Essentia, Great Lakes Brewing Co., Häagen-Dazs, Hot Pockets, Jack’s, La Lechera, Lean Cuisine, Life Cuisine, Libby’s Pumpkin, Maggi, Media Crema, Milo, Natural Bliss, Nature’s Bounty, Nescafé, Nesquik, Nestlé Toll House, Nido, Outshine, Perrier, San Pellegrino, Sbarro, Starbucks at Home, Stouffer’s, Sweet Earth, Tombstone
Medical
University Hospitals, Philips
Hospitality & Entertainment
Cleveland Botanical Garden, Hilton, Holden Arboretum
Government & Technology
Booz Allen Hamilton
Miscellaneous
GE, RIDGID, Greater Cleveland RTA, Jet Express
Awards & Honors
2023 Silver Addy Award | Social Media, Single Execution
Natural Bliss Blissful Rooms
2019 Gold, Silver Addy Awards | Social Media, Single Execution
DiGiorno Talking Pin
2017 Silver Addy Award | Brand Identity/Logo Design
Holden Forests & Gardens
2015 Mary Ann Dunsky Award | University of Dayton Department of Art & Design
Presented to one graduating senior in the Department of Art + Design on the basis of excellence in his/her area of concentration and for contributions of service to the Department and the University.
2015 Outstanding Senior Award | University of Dayton Department of Art & Design
Presented to graduating seniors in the Department of Art and Design who demonstrate excellence in their design work and work ethic.
2015 Hermes Awards Judges Choice Winner
Catalogue for Imprints and Impressions, Milestones in Human Progress. Chosen as one of the top four pieces in the competition by judges.
2015 Hermes Awards Bronze Addy | Self-Promotion Collateral
Recognizing excellence in advertising for the student work category of collateral material.