A seasoned art director and graphic designer with over 15 years of experience, I create creative solutions that are both strategically effective and visually compelling. With a background in advertising and marketing, understanding what motivates people to want the things they want and do the things they do is in my DNA. My passion for problem-solving led me to incorporate UX design into my skill set, allowing me to create impactful visualizations for complex information. Today, I offer hybrid services in both UX and art direction.
Education
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
BFA, Communications Design, Graphic Design
May 2004
BFA, Communications Design, Graphic Design
May 2004
General Assembly, Los Angeles, CA
User Experience Design
April 2019
User Experience Design
April 2019
Qualifications
skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Sketch, Invision,
Apple Keynote, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint), proficient in AfterEffects, Figma
Apple Keynote, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint), proficient in AfterEffects, Figma
Experience
Freelance UX/UI Designer & Art Director
June 2013-Present
Creating websites and navigating complex information architectures for excellent user experiences; developing brand identities and creating design collateral for clients in various industries from non-profits and healthcare to entertainment and politics
June 2013-Present
Creating websites and navigating complex information architectures for excellent user experiences; developing brand identities and creating design collateral for clients in various industries from non-profits and healthcare to entertainment and politics
Creative Director & UX Lead
Consciously, June 2020-October 2023
Responsible for all creative touch points from branding to user interface; created and maintained the user experience for Consciously's browser extension and created a system to integrate ten new data points (causes) that worked together for a seamless experience for the end-user
Consciously, June 2020-October 2023
Responsible for all creative touch points from branding to user interface; created and maintained the user experience for Consciously's browser extension and created a system to integrate ten new data points (causes) that worked together for a seamless experience for the end-user
Senior Art Director
The Equinox Group, January 2011-June 2013
Worked on a variety of projects and led a team to develop marketing and promotion solutions that brought brands and entertainment clients together; clients include Disney CP, Disney Studios, Fox, Warner Brothers
Also worked on up-front concepts and presentations for Style Network, CNBC, Bravo
The Equinox Group, January 2011-June 2013
Worked on a variety of projects and led a team to develop marketing and promotion solutions that brought brands and entertainment clients together; clients include Disney CP, Disney Studios, Fox, Warner Brothers
Also worked on up-front concepts and presentations for Style Network, CNBC, Bravo
Creative Director
Next Door Magazine, August 2010-June 2012
Responsible for look and layout of the magazine; casting for photographers and models; directing photo shoots.
Also responsible for complete overhaul of branding and redesign of magazine.
Next Door Magazine, August 2010-June 2012
Responsible for look and layout of the magazine; casting for photographers and models; directing photo shoots.
Also responsible for complete overhaul of branding and redesign of magazine.
Senior Art Director
Saatchi & Saatchi X, August 2007- May 2009
Directed a team to develop concepts for presentations, print ads, and in-store materials; select and collaborate with photographers, retouchers and illustrators; major clients include Wal-Mart and Proctor & Gamble
Saatchi & Saatchi X, August 2007- May 2009
Directed a team to develop concepts for presentations, print ads, and in-store materials; select and collaborate with photographers, retouchers and illustrators; major clients include Wal-Mart and Proctor & Gamble
Art Director
Saatchi & Saatchi X, August 2006
Saatchi & Saatchi X, August 2006
Designer, Head of Small Store Division
Revlon, Creative Department, January 2005-February 2006
Managed a small team responsible for all design going to smaller retailers
Revlon, Creative Department, January 2005-February 2006
Managed a small team responsible for all design going to smaller retailers
Also personally responsible for Target, K-Mart and Revlon PR design
Junior Designer
Revlon, Creative Department, September 2004-January 2005
Revlon, Creative Department, September 2004-January 2005
Teaching
Adjunct Professor, University of Southern California
Fundamentals of Media Design, August 2019-May 2020
Fundamentals of Media Design, August 2019-May 2020