Maria Wennerstrum is a creative director and art director with expertise in retail creative. She was also a licensed real estate agent in the state of Minnesota currently in the Edina Realty Referral Network. Having a discerning eye, being a trusted partner, developing talent and bringing positive energy to the team are strengths she brings to work each day.
Maria recently held the role of Creative Director, Brand Design Lab at Target leading owned brand identity and packaging for Home, Apparel & Accessories, Seasonal and Stationery categories. Previously she was a Senior Manager, ACD in Target Promo Marketing where her work conveyed value and inspiration while driving sales and store trips. In addition to creative work on Target’s Home and Beauty digital experience, Maria had the privilege to work on brands such as Walmart, Pom Wonderful, Avon, Nike, Adidas, and Kangol.
Maria was a Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation Board of Trustees member, was active on Target’s Women’s Business Council, Target Hispanic Business Council, Board of Directors for Contempo Physical Dance and has spoken on panel discussions for AIGA national and local design events. Maria’s love of travel has led her to living in Japan, New York, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and most recently relocating with her family to the beautiful Salt Lake City, Utah area.