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At Do Big Things, I led impactful branding and UX/UI projects, including the Geena Davis Institute, Greenpeace and Born This Way Foundation. My role involved:• Creative Leadership: Mentored junior designers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring efficient project delivery. Provided art direction on branding projects. • Strategic Vision: Led design discovery workshops (branding & websites) to translate client goals into actionable design roadmaps.• Brand Storytelling: Crafted compelling visual identities, including logos, color palettes, typography, brand guidelines, and design systems using Adobe CC.• Client Collaboration: Presented design concepts, actively collaborating with clients to refine designs based on their feedback.• End-to-End UX/UI Design: Led the discovery, user experience and design phases of website projects, encompassing user research, user journeys, user flows, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity mockups of Wordpress sites and progressive web apps in Figma. • Championing Accessibility: Ensured WCAG level AA compliance for website designs through meticulous attention to accessibility standards, conducting QA testing and performing comprehensive accessibility audits to guarantee inclusivity and usability for all users.• Process Optimization: Partnered with colleagues to establish and maintain streamlined workflows for maximum efficiency.

• Delivered end-to-end design and UX consultation to diverse clients, emphasizing user-centric solutions and accessibility.• Conducted user research and interviews, integrating findings into design strategies.• Managed projects comprehensively, from client relations to project scoping and timeline management.• Developed accessible websites adhering to WCAG guidelines, ensuring inclusivity and usability.