the origins of A Product Designer
I have always been a creator, whether it be by collaging, sketching or crafting, but once I started using digital art programs, it was a game changer. I began using Procreate and then Sketch, which I just fell in love with. Being able to change color palettes instantly and to smooth lines perfectly using vector made it so I could really create what I envisioned in my head. My background in Fine Arts gave me a fantastic foundation to become a designer. After I began creating in Sketch, I taught myself to use Illustrator, and then other Adobe programs. Contact me today to get started on your design project!
MY Strengths
I am a self starter who often keeps the team on track, checking in on where projects are in the pipeline and navigating what the next steps should be. I strike a fine balance between coming up with creative new ideas to present to clients while still professionally polishing designs for clients in a timely manner. But what employers like best about me is my positive "can do" attitude and how easy I am to work with.
WORK EXPERIENCE
PRODUCT DESIGNER
Nov 2022 -NOW
Designed at HighSchoolBlankets creating school, corporate and club fundraising blankets.
Worked closely with the sale and design teams to achieve objectives and meet a wide range of clients' needs quickly while adhering to brand guides. Developed engaging graphic design solutions based on market trends, brand identity, and target demographics while on the marketing team.
Adept at preparing and proofing art files for DTF (direct to film), sublimated and factory printing. Designed web banners, in house marketing, and promotional brochures/flyers cohesive with company branding.
Specializing in the creation of new templates (flag, sticker and blanket) and mascot illustrations for internal library.
FREELANCE DESIGNER
January 2019 -NOW
Completed a series of event posters for Prohibition to showcase their upcoming and recurring events. Designed new business cards and event banners.
Webmaster for the non profit Running Up For Air. Managed updates, edits, corrections to the RUFA site and sub-domains. Designed the running bibs and race posters for the 2023 series.
Designed the team shirts for the Dinking Buddies 3.0 Sandy Pickleball Team.
Created pattern designs and printed tropical jungle themed baby blankets.
Worked with clients to conceptualize custom assets such as the package design for a card game to be sold on Amazon and the Murder Mystery Game concept for "Money Talks" complete with cover art, game tokens and character description templates.
Ran my own business selling art prints and stickers at farmer's markets.
Social Media manager & Content creator
NoVEMBER 2019 -July 2022
Strong communication and organizational skills. In addition to writing captions for daily social media posts across 7 accounts, I executed 50+ newsletters, email campaigns and their accompanying articles (approximately 1000 words per blog).
Designed 100+ Pinterest pins in Photoshop including infographics and web banners increasing social media engagement by up to 10%.
Implemented brand messaging in ad campaigns to generate new sales leads and redesigned business cards.