Matthew Mater Email & Phone Number

House Springs, Mo, Us

United States

-Lead senior leaders through strategic transformation and deliver iterative, designed experiences.-Present strategic opportunities, define business cases, and develop strategic roadmaps with senior leaders.-Establish trusting relationships and provide leadership-level coaching to team members.-Incorporate business analytics, capabilities, and user/market research into solutions.-Balance user value, business value, and feasibility in outcomes.-Enhance firm-wide experiences to transform value creation, capture, and delivery.-Apply change management, design thinking, process design, and project/program management.-Investigate and resolve complex escalations efficiently.-Coordinate resources and manage partnerships for successful project completion.-Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions.-Communicate user research insights and integrate them into business strategies.-Lead UI/UX design team and develop wireframes, prototypes, and mockups.-Collaborate with cross-functional teams for consistent design.-Stay updated with industry trends and integrate new techniques.-Communicate design concepts to stakeholders and translate them into technical specifications.-Evaluate and refine design prototypes for technical feasibility.-Conduct design reviews to ensure technical standards are met.-Design adaptive templates and create original animated content.-Adapt existing brand content to reflect brand and product goals.-Produce original compositions and multi-screen digital signage.-Provide branded content mockups for world-class brand quality.-Create technology and interface designs for display systems.-Maintain and develop WordPress and CSS/HTML.-Merge technological advancements with branding capabilities.-Conduct client consultations to establish expectations.

-Meet with clients to understand their design needs, project goals, and target audience-Provide professional advice and creative ideas to enhance client concepts-Develop original design concepts based on client briefs-Create visual assets including logos, brochures, advertisements, websites, and social media graphics-Use design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and other relevant tools-Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes-Develop project timelines and set milestones to track progress-Incorporate client feedback and make necessary revisions to designs-Ensure final designs meet client expectations and industry standards-Promote your design services through social media, a professional website, and networking-Build and maintain a portfolio showcasing your best work-Develop proposals, negotiate contracts, and close deals with clients-Handle invoicing, accounting, and other administrative duties to maintain your business operations-Manage client communications, project documentation, and file organization-Stay updated with the latest design trends, tools, and software-Invest in professional development to enhance your skills and expand your service offerings-Strong sense of aesthetics and a keen eye for detail-Ability to generate innovative ideas and translate them into compelling visual designs-Expertise in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite-Familiarity with web design tools (e.g., HTML, CSS, WordPress) is a plus-Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client interactions and marketing purposes-Ability to understand and interpret client needs effectively-Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently-Organized approach to handling multiple projects and deadlines-Understanding of basic business principles, including pricing, contracts, and client management-Ability to market yourself and build a strong client base

Greater St. Louis Area

- Created original branded content for globally present manufacturing firm in collaboration with marketing team - Created icons and artwork for multitude of serviceable markets for print and web applications - Developed promotional materials and visual resources for each serviceable market - Created logo for newly released company owned product - Rotoguard® - Designed web icons and banners, assisted with launching of new website built using Wordpress - Improved design standards, update all print resources and graphic marketing materials for web to reflect state-of-the-art brand quality - Developed design projects, with autonomy, which improve upon and add to the company’s original content library

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor'S Degree, Interactive Digital Media

Associate’S Degree, Graphic Communications