Art at Work

Creative Experience

 My career spans working with companies, freelancing and agencies, transforming brands across diverse sectors—from major companies to nimble startups. I bring a passion for transforming complex concepts into impactful creative solutions, and finding the thread to connecting deeply with target audiences. I strive to balance creative excellence and strategic thinking to build and strengthen brands.

 

Core Expertise

Creative Direction

  • Brand Strategy

  • Visual Systems

  • Art Direction

  • Campaign Development

Digital Strategy

  • E-commerce Design

  • Content Strategy

  • User Experience

  • Platform Optimization

Design & ProductioN

  • Package Design

  • Digital Asset Creation

  • Illustration

  • Typography

Specialties

  • Brand Strategy & Positioning

  • Event & Experience Branding

  • Digital Brand Eco-systems

  • Product Life Cycle Marketing

  • Packaging Design

 

Professional Experience

Art Director

Brandwoven Digital Marketing Agency - May 2020 - Feb 2025

  • Orchestrated creative strategy for 30+ outdoor and CPG brands' Amazon presence, driving measurable growth across diverse product categories

  • Directed cross-functional teams producing 6,000+ digital assets quarterly while maintaining brand consistency and meeting critical deadlines

  • Architected scalable design systems and content strategies that increased client conversion rates and market differentiation

Key Results: Led campaigns generating 160% revenue increases, 6x sales growth, and 22% conversion rate improvements

FEATURED WORK

Aunt Fannie's | FLIR Systems | Kryptek | Wacom | Palladium Footwear | Benchmade | Leupold


Creative Director

Independent Design Consultant - 2019 - 2020

  • Provided creative direction and design expertise for lifestyle, food, and sports brands across merchandise, social content, and retail experiences

  • Developed distinctive visual identities that strengthened market presence and enhanced audience engagement

  • Conceptualized and executed original apparel designs and event materials that increased revenue and brand recognition

Danner Footwear | FIsh Marketing | Hallmark Ocean resorts | Portland Food Bank | Baseball BBQ | Vacation Races

FEATURED WORK

Brand Identity Projects | Digital Campaigns | Apparel Design | Poster Illustration


Brand Campaign Designer

KEEN Footwear - 2016 - 2018

  • Expanded KEEN's brand presence across retail displays, print, digital, OOH, and trade shows through unified marketing campaigns

  • Developed omni-channel marketing materials that drove visually strategic, innovative brand experiences

  • Created budget-conscious assets while maintaining premium brand positioning in competitive outdoor market

Product Design & Development

Creative Co-Op Home decor company 2017-2018

  • Led trend-forward product collections from concept to production-ready artwork using mood boards and creative direction.

  • Designed versatile visuals across multiple aesthetics, translating conceptual ideas into impactful, market-ready designs.

  • Executed artwork for textiles, ceramics, and plastics with expertise in print production and color matching for consistent quality.

FEATURED WORK

KEEN Brand Development | Retail Strategy Case Study


RETAIL Graphic Designer

Columbia Sportswear - 2015 - 2016

  • Developed brand campaigns for retail and digital marketing, creating graphic systems ensuring consistency across brand and wholesale channels

  • Designed marketing assets across multiple brands while maintaining brand integrity and supporting product launches

  • Focused on cohesive visual storytelling to enhance brand presence in competitive apparel industry


Package Design Specialist

SKLZ Sports Training Equipment - 2012 - 2015

  • Designed packaging for 130+ new products annually, ensuring clear communication and seamless integration with marketing campaigns

  • Created market-focused campaigns across print, retail, and digital channels to strengthen brand awareness and customer loyalty

  • Collaborated with product development teams to optimize package design for both functionality and shelf appeal

FEATURED WORK


Education

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Graphic Design
Art Institute of CA - San Diego