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Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer with 7+ years of experience spanning brand identity, print production, digital marketing, and AI-assisted workflows. Brings a thoughtful, systems-minded approach to creative work through building tools and processes that elevate output without sacrificing craft. Equally fluent in visual direction and technical production, from press-ready CMYK files and InDesign data merge pipelines to AI prompt engineering and scalable design systems. Known for finding unique, intentional solutions to complex creative challenges and translating them into workflows that stick. Best in environments where design is taken seriously and there's always a better way to build something.
Experience: 10 years
Yearly salary: $70,000
Hourly rate: $35
Nationality: 🇺🇸 United States
Residency: 🇺🇸 United States
Experience
Lead Designer
Augminted Labs 2021 - 2025
Led creative direction and design execution for Web3 and lifestyle brands, delivering character art, content strategy, and interactive branded experiences. Designed UI/UX for web-based dashboards and protocol experiences, enhancing usability and community engagement. Built scalable design systems, UI kits, and asset libraries in Figma to support brand growth and onboarding at scale. Streamlined concept-to-production workflows using Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Framer, balancing big-picture creative vision with hands-on execution.
Data Acquisition Lead
Kevala Analytics 2018 - 2025
Led visual documentation, diagramming, and UX collaboration for a rapidly scaling energy infrastructure startup, supporting growth from 20 to 100+ employees. Translated complex energy grid systems into accessible data visuals; collaborated with engineering teams to resolve UX issues and improve data consistency. Created onboarding materials, internal assets, and scalable templates to support cross-functional training and alignment across a fully remote team. Managed project timelines and documentation using JIRA and Confluence; trained and reviewed peer work to ensure quality and productivity standards. Developed proficiency in QGIS for geospatial data processing; led advanced mapping projects including photovoltaic labeling, parcel mapping, and phase tracing.
Skills
design
english