Senior Designer

A detail oriented multimedia designer that has experience creating a wide variety of design assets for the use of print, social media, UI/UX and video. Has shaped and incorporated high level design concepts for a cohesive end-to-end design experience for strong visual impact. Has lead and managed design professionals in high production settings which required project management, organization, coordination and mentoring junior designers. Has experience in both the B2B and B2C design industries. Embraces the challenges of new experiences and welcomes innovative change to shape the unseen future of design.

Areas of Emphasis

 

Branding & Identity

Art Direction

Concept Development

Photography

UI/UX Design

Visual Communication

Digital & Social Marketing

Graphic Design

Project Management

Skills

Programs (Advanced)

Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, InDesign CC, Adobe XD, Microsoft Office Suite, Asana

Programs (Intermediate)

Adobe After Effects, Sketch

Working Knowledge (Programming language)

HTML5, CSS3, Javascript

Soft Skills

 

Strong conceptual abilities within print and digital industry standard acumen.

Strong presentation skills, inspiring personality and quick-thinking and ability to work in high volume settings.

Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.

Exceptional art direction skills and a solid knowledge of the advertising landscape.

Ability to manage and colaborate with teams in a high production environment.

Education

The Art Institute of Atlanta Atlanta, GA

BFA

Awarded Best at show for student portfolio 

Work Experience

Creative Drive  Art Director  Feb 2019 — Apr 2019

  • Directed and designed pre-production Walmart and Sam’s Club social media web banners, posts (static and animated) advertisement concepts using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects.

  • Consulted with the creative team and project manager to efficiently meet strict client and production deadlines.

  • Produced and designed strong and engaging digital campaign concepts to increase client’s customer click through rate.

  • Presented campaign concepts and finished products to creative directors and senior management.

Leadership Strategies  Lead Designer  Dec 2017 — Aug 2018 

  • Efficiently led Google Jamboard marketing team’s initiative to extend the brand with digital vector template assets for the Jamboard’s UI/ UX using lean team project management trend research.

  • Researched current market trends to devise a cutting edge design strategy to present to client senior management.

  • Created presentation infographics, story boards and concepts in support of internal facing tutorial and external marketing videos using cutting edge typography and layout techniques.

  • Worked and adjusted to established budgets and scheduling parameters reach production ready results.

  • Reviewed junior designers’ designs and animations to ensure high quality.

  • Oversaw all design projects, print and digital, from conception to client delivery.

Delta Air Lines e–Learning Designer Jun 2014 — Dec 2017

  • Created complex e–learning infographics, photo-realistic quality graphics to simple vector graphics for national and international regulated pilot learning programs.

  • Interpreted subject matter expert content to high-level support graphics.

  • Consulted subject matter experts and e–learning developers on e–learning design strategies to meet strict pre-determined deadlines for all fleets.

  • Extended brand standard of internal training engagement with cutting edge media trends.

  • Coordinated and managed multiple photoshoots, print productions, and videos for the use of world wide pilot learning programs.

Mobile Shopping Solutions  UI/UX Designer  Jan 2014 —Jun 2014

  • Created and developed innovative brand/ UI/UX standards based on current app market research for a start-up app company launch for the retail and grocery sector.

  • Created an easy-to-use mobile design using market research and developed a UI with SVG.

  • Created original corporate ID and publication designs. Collaborated with multiple senior managers for asset management and customer-facing publicity campaigns.

Royal Flush Studios  Graphic and Web Designer  June 2009 — Dec 2013

  • Developed corporate ID’s and brand standards for various startup and small business industries.

  • Sustained a high level of performance while managing and designing for multiple clients simultaneously.

  • Directed and created multiple production quality design concepts for print mailers, environmental design, pamphlets, flyers, POS in store signage , and billboards.

  • Managed multiple print production, photoshoot and video projects used on multiple blog and content sites.

  • Maximized time management with Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook.

Selected Achievements:

Pioneered multiple corporate ID concepts for up and coming companies.

Gained the attention of Mitsubishi Electric for ad concept creation.