Oversee the user experience of digital products, driving innovation, user satisfaction and overall business goals. Lead and collaborate across cross-functional teams to ensure product and engagement success. Mentor designers and cultivate a culture of empathy and excellence.

Lead high-concept, end-to-end solutions that resonate with a diverse audience in brand systems, logo design, typography, illustration, print, package design, environment design, UX, UI, and motion graphics while understanding business goals.Directed and led design on McDonald’s internal infographics and digital marketing materials to align U.S. restaurant management on key environmental and cultural strategic vision for 2020 and beyond.Led a team of multiple designers to execute a series of print collateral for Make-A-Wish Foundation to promote high school wish initiatives nationwide while upholding established brand standards.Led all print and digital design collateral for the UNICEF Gala Chicago 2019 which raised over $1 million in donations for resources and assistance to at-risk children around the world.Review resumés and portfolios, and participate in face-to-face interviews as a key contributor of the hiring process.Manage relationships with printers, third-party web development teams and video production partners involving quality assurance and exploration of innovative production options within budget.Leverage strong verbal and written communication skills to simplify complex concepts into compelling stories, and prepare materials to present directly to clients/stakeholders that range in a diverse array of B2B and B2C business sectors.Mentor designers providing succinct feedback. Prioritize and balance workloads to meet deadlines and maintain profitability.Champion a culture of creative exploration and push creative capabilities that involve sharing relevant thought-leadership through workshops centered around creative play and design thinking.

Collaborated closely, in a multi-disciplinary role, with creative leadership to execute a strategic, creative vision to meet and exceed the creative brief. Developed creative from concept-to-deliverables in fast-paced, collaborative environments, working in a diverse range of design disciplines including print, book design, advertising, UI, digital, illustration, package design, and motion graphics.Showcased refined written and verbal communication skills, collaborating with clients to discuss feedback and present concepts.

Graphic Design Intern executing brand development, print and web/UI design, and illustration for severalfor-profit and pro-bono clients.

Provide creative direction, design collateral marketing materials, develop brand identities for several clients.