Senior Designer supporting the growth of industry leaders in the Gaming and Education industries such as Wizards of the Coast, SteelSeries and Georgia Tech. Proven record of managing projects and delivering highly successful creative marketing solutions across a variety of digital and print media formats for both licensed and first-party flagship IPs such as Dungeons & Dragons, Call of Duty, Destiny, and Overwatch. Thrive on the challenge of working cross functionally to develop innovative and compelling visual narratives within budgetary and time constraints.

Design Experience

January 2022 - December 2023
Digital Visual Designer - Wizards of the Coast / Hasbro

  • Designed marketing assets for all first-party products under the Dungeons & Dragons brand, including D&D Beyond, as well as print and digital books.

  • Led and actively participated in brainstorming sessions for the development of design concepts for product launches, conceptualizing unique aesthetics in collaboration with brand managers that align with product promises.

  • Developed comprehensive style guides to ensure visual consistency across internal and external partners.

  • Evolved content strategy based on performance data and stakeholder feedback, ensuring designs resonated with each channel's target community.

  • Developed assets to support cross-promotions for the Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves motion picture and the Baldur’s Gate 3 video game.

February 2017 - December 2021
Senior Graphic Designer - SteelSeries / KontrolFreek

  • Led a small team of designers to develop product aesthetics conforming to brand guidelines of in-house and licensed properties, including major gaming franchises such as Call of Duty, Destiny, Overwatch, and Apex Legends.

  • Performed end-to-end design of product packaging, encompassing all creative artwork, as well as the creation of die-lines and thermoforms.

  • Oversaw the conceptualization and implementation of marketing materials, employing advanced knowledge in typography and color theory to enhance visual communication and brand consistency across various platforms, including print, digital, and social media.

  • Led development of digital marketing assets for email campaigns, social media, paid advertising, and Amazon brand pages.

January 2014 - February 2017
Graphic Designer - Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Sole designer responsible for Georgia Tech's Philanthropy Quarterly magazine and all print media for new and prospective students.

  • Managed the vendor selection process within government and budgetary constraints and performed press checks to ensure quality and accuracy.

  • Demonstrated a strong understanding of layout, typography, and visual design systems, applying these principles to deliver aesthetically compelling and cohesive designs across various projects.

January 2013 - January 2014
Graphic Designer - Kiewit Infrastructure South Co.

May 2012 - November 2012
Graphic Designer - Cooper Lighting

May 2011 - May 2012
Graphic Designer- Georgia Institute of Technology

Technical Skills

Software: Proficient in a wide range of design and project management software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), as well as Figma, Miro, and Asana.

Graphic Design: Experienced in creating compelling visual narratives through static and motion graphics design.

Production: Proficient in both print and digital production.

Art Direction: Proven ability to lead and guide the creative process of a project.

Art Commissioning: Experienced in commissioning and managing art from external artists.

Education

BS in Industrial Design
Georgia Institute of Technology

Foundations of Concept Art & Digital Illustration
CG Spectrum

Gained comprehensive understanding of color, value, and light, and learned perspective drawing and anatomy.

Developed skills in character design and professional work presentation, and learned how to follow and write design briefs effectively.