Senior Graphic Designer & Illustrator

Freelance • 2015 - Present

• Create custom illustrations and brand identities for diverse clients
• Design environmental graphics for retail and corporate spaces
• Develop comprehensive brand guidelines and style systems
• Art direct photo shoots and collaborative projects

Art Director

Ditroën • Portland • 2009 - 2012

• Lead designer on a 12-person team creating every graphic asset for Umpqua Bank's annual in-store campaigns — nearly 100 assets including signage, promotional materials, and in-store graphics — rolled out to over 70 locations
• Managed creative projects from concept through production
• Work closely with other team members to execute an efficient system of asset library management and file production

Senior Graphic Designer

Creative Abandon • Portland • 2006 - 2008

• Generate and maintain visual brand components and guidelines across web and print media
• Concept and propose strategic communication solutions for clients — primarily credit unions
• Perform press checks, review proofs and coordinate with prepress specialists

Communications Designer

Ziba Design • Portland • 2003 - 2006

• Conceive and develop proprietary brand visuals and communication strategies for large brands such as Pampers, Whirlpool, Hewlett-Packard, Sirius Radio and new building developments in the South Waterfront area of Portland
• Prepare and conduct presentations internally and to clients
• Lead brainstorms with several disciplines (engineers, industrial designers, and research teams)
• Manage tight timelines and multiple priorities simultaneously

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Portland State University • 2004 - 2008