Erika Teitell Email & Phone Number

Creative Direction, UX/UI Design & Consulting, Photography, Illustration / LetteringFreelanced full-time between December 2014 and September 2015 with hourly, project-based, and agile retainer clients. Works closely with clients to understand their vision, goals and objectives and ensure their brand and personality are reflected in each project. Recent clients: FilterEasy.com, Cape Fear Commerce, EndCrowd.com, DNI Retail Design, Cultures for Health, Audacity Factory, Textivia, Lulu Jr.

Cary, Nc

Morrisville, Nc

Raleigh, North Carolina

Managed the entire Lulu Jr. brand, including all related collateral such as a new website, sell sheets,product designs, display ads, social ads, email templates and trade show booth designs. Worked with design, development and marketing teams to create and manage design assets across all Lulu brands.• Worked directly with the UX and Development teams to redesign the Lulu Jr. websitewith a focus on user experience, from concept through product launch and beyond.• Worked directly with Crayola, Nickelodeon, and other youth brands to conceptualizeand execute designs for white-label partners, including websites and packaging.

Morrisville, Nc

Created website designs from concept through completion including: research and discovery, thought leadership, UX goals and wireframes, design meetings. Collaborated with developers and content writers throughout production to present a cohesive product. Created brand identities including logos, brand boards, style guides, and other brand collateral. Presented designs to clients explaining decisions and functionality to obtain design-phase approvals.

Naperville, Illinois

Designed websites, print materials, brand identities, and other design collateral from concept through completion. Worked directly with project manager and clients as design lead for assigned projects. Worked both independently and collaboratively with other designers. Created and updated websites utilizing WordPress or HTML / CSS. Created and converted HTML into custom WordPress themes.

Dekalb, Il

Created end-to-end designs utilizing Adobe Creative Suite. Worked and communicated directly with clients to determine the best design solutions. Worked both independently and collaboratively with Creative Director and team. Creatively led junior designers and interns. Created identity systems, print, web, and interactive designs. Captured photography and completed photo retouching projects. Created and updated websites utilizing WordPress or HTML / CSS.

Naperville, Il

Created wireframes, website designs, logos, and other branding collateral – both print and digital. Organized client assets and helped them create content and imagery. Organized website information and sitemap architecture. Designed custom email templates to match client brands, and managed email marketing campaigns. Managed Google AdWords campaigns. Conducted meetings and training sessions with clients. Maintained and revised client websites using Joomla or HTML / CSS.

St. Charles, Il

Bfa, Studio Art With Emphasis On Visual Communications, 3.828

Activities and Societies: AIGA NIU Chapter Member, Design DeKalb, Seek Conference Volunteer: multiple years, NIU Vis Com Senior Show.

Aa, Graphic Design

Institutional Honors: Graduation Academic Honors Dean's List President's List