Alexis Carranza is a creative director and graphic designer based out of New York City. She serves as the Marketing and Creative Director at SimpleVenue, an innovative restaurant group whose high-end, micro-space sushi concepts — Sushi By Bou, Sushi By Bae, Sushi Suite and Sushi Boutique — have made a splash in the hospitality industry. Prior to her current role, Carranza was the Creative Director and a Managing Partner at restaurant group Paige Hospitality, where she was responsible for creating cohesive and consistent visual identities for multiple brands; leading a team of creatives; curating social media channels; and overseeing PR and marketing initiatives. Paige's most well-known brand, The Ainsworth, has generated over $100M in revenue with Carranza playing an integral role in the brand’s physical expansion into multiple cities and growth across the digital space. In these leadership roles, Carranza has opened over a dozen restaurants in 7 cities, including NYC, Miami, Chicago, the Hamptons and Nashville.
Carranza has a BFA from The University of Texas - Pan American (UTPA). Privately, she produces work for clients in the television, fitness, beauty, healthcare, hospitality, education, finance and travel industries.