I'm a senior graphic designer based in Chicago with 10 years of agency experience. I spent the first half of my career in production and am proficient in pre-press file set-up, photo-retouching, and have spent many hours on-set of photoshoots. I was then recruited into my agency’s design department, infusing those technical skills into my design work and bringing a high-standard of craftsmanship to each deliverable.
I'm a senior graphic designer based in Chicago with 10 years of agency experience. I spent the first half of my career in production and am proficient in pre-press file set-up, photo-retouching, and have spent many hours on-set of photoshoots. I was then recruited into my agency’s design department, infusing those technical skills into my design work and bringing a high-standard of craftsmanship to each deliverable.
In order to create smart and effective work from the start, design research and strategy is an important part of my process because it informs intentional design decisions that sets the client apart from the competition. I also bring a strong point of view on photography, drawing on my retouching and photoshoot experience to form specific photo-styles for a brand. When clients have particularly complex and/or information-heavy challenges, I am able to distill it down into a comprehensive design system that communicates effectively.
In order to create smart and effective work from the start, design research and strategy is an important part of my process because it informs intentional design decisions that sets the client apart from the competition. I also bring a strong point of view on photography, drawing on my retouching and photoshoot experience to form specific photo-styles for a brand. When clients have particularly complex and/or information-heavy challenges, I am able to distill it down into a comprehensive design system that communicates effectively.
Together these skills strengthen my ability to ideate, design, art direct and collaborate throughout the creative process. By rooting the work in strategy and emphasizing the level of craft, I am able to deliver work that both visually compelling and drives results.
Together these skills strengthen my ability to ideate, design, art direct and collaborate throughout the creative process. By rooting the work in strategy and emphasizing the level of craft, I am able to deliver work that both visually compelling and drives results.
Experience
Senior Designer
BBDO Chicago, Design Dept.
Transitioned to BBDO Chicago (previously FCB Chicago) as part of the Omnicom–IPG merger. Led design for brand identities, campaign creative and new business pitches
Senior Designer
BBDO Chicago, Design Dept.
Designer
FCB Chicago, Design Dept.
Recruited into the agency's highly-regarded creative team known as The Design Group. Developed brand/visual identity systems and campaign creative
Designer
FCB Chicago, Design Dept.
Senior Production Designer
FCB Chicago, Production Dept.
Led the global rebrand of the agency's production studio and worked closely with the motion graphics team to storyboard & art direct animated content
Senior Production Designer
FCB Chicago, Production Dept.
Senior Production Designer
FCB Chicago, Production Dept.
Led the global rebrand of the agency's production studio and worked closely with the motion graphics team to storyboard & art direct animated content
Retoucher & Production Designer
FCB Chicago, Production Dept.
Managed high-level retouching requests including complex image comping, large-format photo exporting, and assisting on-set of photoshoots
Retoucher & Production Designer
FCB Chicago, Production Dept.
Retoucher & Production Designer
FCB Chicago, Production Dept.
Managed high-level retouching requests including complex image comping, large-format photo exporting, and assisting on-set of photoshoots
