Product Designer @ Catalog
September 2020 – Present
Catalog is a full-service design studio that offers unlimited design services for a flat monthly rate. We offer product, branding, and marketing/sales design for early-mid stage startups. We act more like a full-time remote designer than your typical freelancer or big design agency.
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Freelance Visual Designer & Illustrator
April 2020 – Present
My freelance projects currently focus on creating illustration systems, environmental graphics and signage, and experience strategies for built and digital environments.
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Visual UX Designer @ Gensler San Francisco
January 2019 – April 2020
As a Visual UX Designer in the Digital Experience Design practice area at Gensler, I leveraged a variety of digital platforms and technologies to craft meaningful experiences for the built environment.
•  Served as a creative lead working with graphic designers, animators, artists, copywriters, architecture, and interior design teams to create the project vision
•  Demonstrated proof of concepts through high-fidelity 2D, 3D, and motion graphic compositions
•  Evolved concept designs of digital experiences into viable, documented design solutions for production
•  Identified and defined user types
•  Mapped out physical & digital user journeys
•  Built wireframes and robust UI concepts
•  Simulated experiences within virtual environments
•  Conducted usability testing for prototypes
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Experiential Graphic Designer @ Gensler San Francisco
October 2014 – December 2018

•  Designed 2D and 3D graphic installations and drafted highly detailed technical documentation. Highly organized and self-managing. Able to quickly problem solve unexpected limitations through extensive knowledge of materials and fabrication methods.
•  Lead designer that collaborates with a team to conceptualize, design, and implement branded environments, graphics programs, signage and wayfinding systems, and digital experiences for clients across multiple industries.
•  Effectively communicated strategic frameworks, design concepts, and experience solutions to internal teams and clients through excellent presentation skills.
•  Managed relationships with fabricators, vendors, and contractors. Review samples, submittals, and mockups. Conducted sitewalks during construction to supervise installations. Guided fabrication and installation schedules.
•  Organized and led internal training sessions focused on various topics including: technical detailing and documentation, construction processes, designing with different materials and finishes, and overall inspirationally-focused idea sharing.
•  Mentored younger designers on my team through knowledge sharing, providing design direction, and facilitating learning opportunities.
•  Worked to foster a strong sense of community within my team by organizing social events and championing collaboration. Chief troublemaker and fun instigator.