SKILLS
Creative team leadership, art and copy direction, global concept and style guide development, strategic marketing creative execution, internal process development and implementation, creative career management and development
Programs
- Expert knowledge of: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
- Working knowledge of: Adobe DreamWeaver, Flash, Microsoft Office
- Solid understanding of and ability to design for: HTML5, CSS, Flash, Java Script, AJAX, JQuery, JQuery Mobile, responsive design, W3C standards
EXPERIENCE
Art Director
Smarter Travel Media, LLC (TripAdvisor Media Group) Oct. 2012 – Present
I’m currently an Art Director overseeing the creative side of the optimization of Tingo.com, BookingBuddy.com and OneTime.com, desktop and mobile platforms.
Senior Graphic Designer, Manager, Web Creative Team Lead
Vistaprint, USA 2008 – 2012
- Art and strategic direction for all levels of ecommerce web projects ensuring adherence to business goals, UX best practices, brand guidelines and web standards
- Execution of high-level creative concepts for projects including but not limited to global website optimization, micro-sites, new product launches, landing pages and various social media design solutions
- Direction and execution of product photography
- Lead mobile designer, handled the design for the early steps of the main website as well as directing the look and feel of the mobile website product offering
- Cross-channel landing page design and optimization
- Career management and development for multiple designers
- Process development and improvement, ensuring efficiency and scalability
Graphic Designer, Manager, Web Creative
Vistaprint, USA 2006 – 2008
- Creative execution for mid to high level web-related projects
- Career management and development for designers and production artists
Lead Graphic Designer
Xtensible Technology Inc. 2002 – 2006
- Design direction and creative execution of brand and identity materials, all marketing materials including online ads, print collateral, user interface and interactive design solutions
Freelance Designer, Illustrator, UX Consultant
Nathan Lewit Design 2001 – present
- Clients include: Sellfire.com, DraftKings.com, American Ski Company, Monkey Business Games, RE/MAX of New England, Eliza Corporation, Xtensible Technology Inc.
EDUCATION
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), 2002
- BFA, Digital Illustration
- AA, Graphic Design
- Minor Cognitive Psychology
- Concentration Fine Art and Studio Photography
Bentley College, 2009
- User Experience Certificate Course – Designing the User Experience for Mobile Devices
Vistaprint, USA
- Management Development Program (13 months)
