Independent Designer & Author at Independent Designer & Author (2026-06 – Present)
- Developing an independent design initiative and writing a newsletter, currently kept private, drawing on a background in visual design, UX, and storytelling.
Senior Designer at City ID (2024-08 – 2026-06)
- Designed end-to-end environmental branding at LAX, including graphic layouts for signage applications, from wall-mounted signs to DVLEDs, simplifying complex navigation across physical and digital touchpoints.
- Presented work-in-progress designs to stakeholders, gathering feedback and building team alignment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate design into implementation.
Freelance Visual & Communication Designer at Independent Designer (2023-05 – 2024-07)
- Partnered with organizations including IDEO.org, Aclima, and Out of Office Network to develop communication strategies, visual systems, campaigns, and UX initiatives informed by user research and prototype testing.
- Integrated AI into creative workflows (ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, QoQo) to accelerate research, ideation, content development, and design production.
Principal Experience Designer at frog, Part of Capgemini (2022-08 – 2023-04)
- Designed end-to-end digital product experiences including flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity UI.
- Effectively communicated strategic visions to stakeholders through compelling visuals, branding, and video content, supporting leadership alignment.
- Co-led stakeholder workshops and presentations, aligning cross-functional teams around creative direction.
Senior Communication Designer at Ford Motor Company (2019-07 – 2022-07)
- Designed communication systems, research frameworks, and service design tools supporting innovation teams across Ford.
- Developed user-centered frameworks, journey maps, and design artifacts to improve cross-team alignment.
- Created visual systems, prototypes, and storytelling assets turning research into actionable insights.
- Supported and reviewed junior designers' work and contributed to team critiques and design direction.
Senior Designer & Art Director at Nautilus magazine (2013-09 – 2019-05)
- Designed compelling editorial layouts and visual narratives for a broad audience across print and web.
- Built cohesive visual systems ensuring clarity, consistency, and strong brand expression.
- Directed illustrators and photographers, maintaining high-quality creative output.
- Collaborated with editorial and engineering teams on digital UX improvements.
