Hello, I’m Lindsay Stetson Thompson.

I build creative systems that scale—amplifying taste, detail, and craft.

For 20+ years, I've partnered with founders and executive teams to align vision, operations, and storytelling across brand, campaign, and product. I'm often described as a rare left-brain/right-brain leader: equally obsessed with creative excellence and operational clarity.

I believe creative teams shouldn't operate as cost centers; they should be growth engines. That means investing where quality drives revenue, designing smarter workflows that eliminate waste, and leveraging tools like AI—without losing the human narrative at the heart of great brands.

This approach delivers: Lower production costs. Fewer revision cycles. Stronger alignment across teams. And creative work that feels elevated, intentional, and deeply resonant.

I build environments where talent thrives, strategy is clear, and the work moves both culture and the business forward.

Systems & Leadership Case Studies →


  • Minted

  • Target

  • Amazon

  • Nordstrom

  • Barnes & Noble

  • Pilot

  • Costco

  • Anthropologie / BHLDN

  • Pottery Barn Kids

Retail Clients & Collaborations

  • West Elm

  • The Container Store

  • Sanrio / Hello Kitty & Friends

  • Disney

  • Disney / StarWars

  • NBC Universal / Jurassic Park

  • NBC Universal / Minions

  • NBC Universal / Trolls

  • SmileyWorld


Core Strengths

  • Brand Strategy & Creative Vision

  • Creative Direction & Visual Storytelling

  • P&L-Aligned Creative Leadership

  • Strategic Resource Allocation & Budget Optimization

  • Technology-Enabled Creative Scaling

  • Multi-Channel Brand Integration

  • Scalable Systems Without Sacrificing Craft

  • Cross-Functional Business Alignment

  • Data-Driven Creative Performance Strategy

  • Creative Team Development & Organizational Design

  • Founder & C-Suite Partnership