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Kirkland, Wa, Us

Seattle, Washington, United States

Designed custom elements for CPG packaging and mass market brands.Worked with industrial designer and production artist to implement POS and CPG graphics.Collaborated on refining brand strategy and establishing new campaign assets for heritage brands.Created guidelines and custom identity components for new businesses.Illustrated components for multinational technology companies and their in-store experiences.Designed user interfaces and created hand-off files for front-end development.Contributed to brand positioning, strategy and collaborated in the brand naming process.

Greater Seattle Area

Greater Seattle Area

Seattle, Washington

Illustrated custom logos and identity components.Created full brand guidelines and packaging toolkit components for clients.Customized graphics for packaging design in the retail and catering markets.Collaborated with structural designer and production artist to implement graphics.Lead press checks for printed collateral and packaging components.Created brand positioning, strategy and assisted in the brand naming process.Built basic front-end development on the Squarespace and Wordpress platforms.Created email marketing campaigns and implemented on the Mailchimp software.

Farmington Hills, Mi

Lead several UI/UX projects from wireframes to development.Worked along side a team of developers & designers to create web resources.Provided basic front-end development (HTML,CSS) on the Wordpress platform.Styled and implemented template designs on Shopify to create E-commerce experiencesWorked with existing client brands to create marketing material.Created custom visual identity & branding and implement on both print and digital.Designed wireframes and mockups for both web and app interfaces.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Ann Arbor, Mi

Developed web content and print media for clients within the University of Michigan. Worked closely on branding, event posters, and merchandise design. Collaborated with I.T. to develop interfaces for mobile applications and create mockups for website updates.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Club at the University of Michigan.Work exclusively with clients around the Ann Arbor community, such as restaurants, entertainment venues, and shops. Create large scale print work, branding and identity updates, as well as social media content.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Student-run magazine at the University of Michigan.Worked collaboratively with a group of designers to create a food print publication twice a semester. Create layouts in addition to illustrative elements that are incorporated into the design. Contribute my photography skills as needed.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Student-run magazine at the University of Michigan. Worked collaboratively with a group of designers to produce a bi-annual print magazine. Joined the digital team to create the online publication called SHIFT Magazine. Worked intensely on layout design, and created permanent branding elements to both magazines. Photographed for the print publication and was a concept designer on photoshoots.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Produced social media content and edited website content. Designed and created print media, and facilitated the Art Fair with co-workers. Worked closely with clients for printing purposes, and produced a range of media such as posters, flyers, postcards, and tickets. Contributed to organizing events for incoming artists and designers during the week of the art fair.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: SHEI Magazine, Wolverine Cuizine, Michigan Advertising and Marketing, and Scientista.

Summer Study Abroad, Course: Design And Society In Denmark