Art Direction / Brand Identity / Logo Design / Advertising / Packaging / Experiential
Branding-focused creative with nearly 15 years of experience.
Currently working at UpGuard as a Senior Visual Designer
Work Experience
Saatchi & Saatchi
Senior Designer, Brand & Design Team
2022 – 2024
Lead designer on the Toyota / Vail Resorts partnership campaign, leading the design aesthetic, photography selection/retouching, and production teams.
Created a new automated process for managing high-volume design deliverables. Self-assigned after observing process inefficiencies.
Established the design rules for Toyota’s official brand iconography and illustration library, setting a consistent standard for brand representation across digital platforms.
Collaborated with design and development teams to create the UI design for public-facing Toyota Brand Hub.
Guided junior designers, translating client feedback into actionable directives.
Presented concepts and strategies in client meetings.
Sasquatch Advertising
Senior Designer
2021 – 2022
Led art direction for both print and digital campaigns, guiding development teams and production designers to ensure cohesive visuals and brand consistency.
Created engaging e-commerce experiences and innovative interactive designs.
Executed comprehensive brand identity systems for both new and existing brands, from positioning strategy to design implementation.
Cultivated strong client relationships by presenting creative solutions for complex client goals.
Forge Graphic Works
Experiential Designer
2019 – 2020
Designed experiential retail environments for high-profile clients like Adidas and Dr. Martens, enhancing brand presence and consumer engagement.
Produced detailed 3D renderings, directing the engineering and prepress teams to ensure accurate production of concepts within short deadlines.
Fostered a strong relationship between creative and production teams, providing prepress with meticulously executed print-ready mechanicals for all deliverables.
Maxwell Brand Communications
Designer
2018 – 2019
Led design efforts for CPG clients including Kettle Brand, Dave’s Killer Bread, and Bob’s Red Mill.
Designed engaging digital assets to be used across multiple touchpoints, including motion graphics for social media and other digital advertising channels.
Created production ready files for print ads, brochures, merchandise, and vehicle wraps.
Ivey Marketing
Designer
2017 – 2018
Designed award winning influencer packages for Jordan, Champs Sports, and Red Bull.
Designed experiential retail environments for Nike campaigns showcased at Macy’s New York, utilizing innovative production solutions.
Produced motion graphics for Eddie Bauer promo videos to showcase the Spring 2018 line.
Freelance
Design & Art Direction
2012 – 2023
Delivered comprehensive design services, including brand identity, packaging, and marketing materials, adapting to diverse client needs and project scopes.
Employed strategic consulting to guide clients in brand positioning, leading to impactful design solutions that resonate with target audiences and achieve business objectives.
Ensured timely deliveries amidst concurrent projects with aggressive deadlines. Regularly managed multiple client projects simultaneously.
Creative directed and managed subcontractors.