VISUAL DESIGN & ART DIRECTION

RESUME

Resume

 

Senior Interaction Designer and Digital Art Director with over 10 years of experience leading responsive web designs, digital campaigns, and creative direction for major global brands. Expert in creating visually compelling designs that merge functionality and user experience. Proven track record of driving user engagement, mentoring creative teams, and delivering digital solutions for high-profile clients.

EXPERIENCE
Senior Interaction Designer @ Leo Burnett
  Chicago, Illinois  2021 to present
• Spearhead the refinement of responsive website component libraries, optimizing the design process for efficiency and consistency.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with internal teams and clients to implement innovative work processes that enhance design workflows.
  Client: Altria, Altria VenturesRoy Gee Biv

Senior Digital Art Director @ FCB Chicago  Chicago, Illinois  2017 to 2021
• Led the design of responsive websites, enhancing user experience for clients across pharmaceuticals and telecommunications sectors.
• Mentored junior designers, fostering a collaborative environment that elevated team creativity and execution.
  Clients: Allergan, Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Cox Communications.

The Leo Burnett Group  Chicago, Illinois & Lausanne Switzerland 2010 to 2017
Senior Art Director @ Arc Worldwide
• Conceptualized and directed digital campaigns, driving increased brand visibility and engagement across digital platforms.
   Client: Intel.
Digital Art Director @ Leo Burnett Lausanne
• Led global campaign development and creative direction for Philip Morris International’s Reduced Risk Products. Managed projects from concept to execution, delivering integrated campaigns across
multiple channels.
   Client: Philip Morris International - Reduced Risk Products.
Art Director @ Leo Burnett
• Directed digital content creation, including e-commerce sites, banner ads, and social media campaigns
   Clients: Whirlpool and Maytag. 
Junior Art Director @ Arc Worldwide
• Created, executed, and produced marketing materials for the digital space. Collaborated on large scale web site redesigns.
   Clients: Néstle Purina, Coca-Cola, and Samsung.  

Graphic Designer @ Icon Worldwide Buhler, Switzerland  2010
• Delivered multi-lingual design solutions for clients, focusing on responsive site design and print advertising.
   Clients: University of St. Gallen, Sigma-Aldrich, El Corte Inglés.

Junior Graphic Designer @ Halpen Marketing London, England  2006
• Assisted in web content updates and editorial design.
Clients: Cartier, The Tananka School of Business, Breast Cancer Haven, and The Duke of Edinburgh.

SKILLS
Proficient: Adobe XD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Component Design, Design Systems, Responsive Web Design, UI/UX Design, AI Tools
Familiar: Figma, Native Mobile Design, User Research, Usability Testing, Rapid Prototyping, Agile Methodologies, AEM, HTML & CSS
Specialties: Digital Strategy, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Team Mentorship, Campaign Development

EDUCATION
CareerFoundary:
Remote UX Design
Chicago Portfolio School & Digital Bootcamp: Chicago, Illinois Graphic Design
American Academy of Art: Chicago, Illinois Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design