who we are
A small team trusted with big programs.
We value clarity, accountability, and partnership, bringing steady support to internal design and development teams.
Built to stay close to the work.
Macon Alley is a commercial interior design and rollout consultancy supporting national retail brands.
We stay intentionally small so we can stay close to the work. Our clients work directly with experienced designers who understand their standards, timelines, and operational realities.
No layers. No handoffs. Just steady, accountable partnership.
The people behind the partnership.
Our designers bring deep experience in prototype development, documentation, and national rollout coordination. Clients work directly with the people doing the work, creating continuity, clarity, and trust across every engagement.
Megan Vanderson
Aubrey Langley
Emma Norris
Founder & Principal DESIGNER
SENIOR DESIGNER
SENIOR DESIGNER
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"Partnership is our most important deliverable."
“Good design starts with understanding the balance between intention and practicality.”
“Collaboration is at the heart of great design.”
Erin Chorney
Hannah Namenyi
Jylianne Matejovsky
SENIOR DESIGNER
DESIGNER
DESIGNER
“Thoughtful problem-solving is the foundation of great design.”
“A strong team connection creates work that people resonate with.”
“Design should adapt to people. It should be grounded in inclusivity.”
From the Founder
Macon Alley wasn’t built to be an assembly line.
It was built around a team that was exceptionally good at solving a specific problem: how to scale retail environments without losing clarity, consistency, or control.
After years working inside large retail organizations, I saw how growth quietly strains documentation, timelines, and teams. I also saw that the right group of people, working with care and accountability, could solve that complexity better than most.
So we built a firm designed to do exactly that.
Intentionally small.
Deeply collaborative.
Focused on detail.
Structured to handle complexity.
As a certified women-owned business, that intentionality extends beyond the work itself, shaping a culture grounded in trust, accountability, and long-term partnership.
Macon Alley exists to support the space between creative vision and real-world implementation, where clarity, structure, and care matter most.
We built it as a place where great designers can do meaningful work, and where our clients always know they’re in steady hands.
- Megan Vanderson
They are steady, disciplined, and deeply invested in getting the details right. Working with them feels like true partnership.
Senior Store Designer
National Retail Brand
The principles that guide our work.
These aren’t statements for a wall. They guide how we make decisions and how we show up in our work.
Work with respect
We treat every collaborator with professionalism, clarity, and care.
Do more with less
We work efficiently and focus on what creates the most impact.
Build trust with transparency
We share information openly so decisions are made with confidence.
Be the change you seek
We take ownership of improving systems and processes.
Play as a team
We communicate clearly and take shared responsibility for outcomes.
Pursue growth & learning
We refine our methods continuously to stay sharp and effective.
CAREERS
Join our team.
We’re always interested in thoughtful, detail-driven designers who care deeply about the work.
If you value clarity, accountability, and collaborative problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you.
Let’s talk about what’s next.
We build long-term partnerships grounded in clarity, accountability, and trust.