Derikah Scott is an art director, graphic designer, and lettering artist with nearly a decade of experience in the advertising industry. A graduate of Memphis College of Art, she blends creativity and strategy to help tell stories that connect and inspire.
As an Art Director at Hemline Theory, Derikah has contributed to Addy and VOX award-winning campaigns for a wide range of clients across industries including finance, hospitality, and nonprofit organizations. Her work spans brand development, digital and social media campaigns, and visual storytelling that emphasizes clarity and craft.
Beyond client work, Derikah views creativity as a form of service and often volunteers her time and skills. She currently serves as a board member for AAF Memphis, leads the media team at her church, mentors emerging creatives and college students, and partners with local nonprofit organizations and community leaders.
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Education
Memphis College of Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts,
May 2017
Design Arts, Graphic Design Concentration,
Art History Minor

Awards & Certifications
Citizens for Better Service, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Award – Impact Award, January 2026

New Memphis Embark, Spring 2025

Exhibitions
Canvas for a Cause
Urban Art Commission, Memphis, TN
September–October 2024

Where Are The Black Designers x Working Not Working
"Black &" (Virtual Exhibition)
March 2021

Memphis College of Art Spring 2017 BFA Exhibition
Memphis College of Art, Rust Hall Gallery
April–May 2017
Intersections of Typography
Memphis College of Art, Rust Hall Lower Gallery
January–February 2016 

Recent Experience
Hemline Theory, Art Director
March 2022–Present

AAF Memphis, Board Member
July 2024–Present

inferno
Junior Art Director, May 2018–January 2022
Creative Department Intern, May 2017–May 2018
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