I'm a solution-driven visual designer, problem-solver, and award-winning creative specializing in Brand Identity. I've worked as a freelancer, experienced in-house and agency-side settings, and even spent some time in academia. Some of my skills include Concept Development, Art Direction, Design Leadership, Brand Positioning, Brand Architecture, Public Speaking, and Photo & Video Production. --- **Employment and project experience** **Senior Designer** Acme Co. _January 2017 - March 2017_ **UX Designer** Microsoft Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_

Derek Coté

I'm a solution-driven visual designer, problem-solver, and award-winning creative specializing in Brand Identity. I've worked as a freelancer, experienced in-house and agency-side settings, and even spent some time in academia. Some of my skills include Concept Development, Art Direction, Design Leadership, Brand Positioning, Brand Architecture, Public Speaking, and Photo & Video Production. --- **Employment and project experience** **Senior Designer** Acme Co. _January 2017 - March 2017_ **UX Designer** Microsoft Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_

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I’m a solution-driven visual designer, problem-solver, and award-winning creative specializing in Brand Identity.

I’ve worked as a freelancer, experienced in-house and agency-side settings, and even spent some time in academia. Some of my skills include Concept Development, Art Direction, Design Leadership, Brand Positioning, Brand Architecture, Public Speaking, and Photo & Video Production.


Employment and project experience

Senior Designer Acme Co.
January 2017 - March 2017

UX Designer Microsoft Inc.
January 2019 - March 2019

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Creative Director at Formation PR + Brand
November 4, 2024 - April 16, 2026
Lead the creative direction of branding projects and media campaigns for this strategic communications firm. Ensured graphic output was on-message and on-brand.
Director of Visual Design at Tungsten Branding
April 1, 2019 - November 1, 2024
Directed the visual design studio for all branding projects. Projects scope included developing brand and product identities and brand guidelines for start-ups and fortune 500 companies worldwide. Managed and delegated work to a stable of designers.
Creative Marketing Specialist at Ringfree Communications
May 8, 2017 - November 23, 2018
Lead the creative marketing arm including a front end developer and a marketing content coordinator. Oversaw the development and tracking of marketing funnels, developed marketing collateral, lead the creation of all video content.

Education

Master of Fine Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Western Washington University
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026

Qualifications

Hermes Creative Awards - Logo Design / Style Guide Design
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
One Reeler Film Festival - Best Music
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
Canada Shorts Film Festival - Best Music
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
New York Film Week - Best Experimental Short
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
Polar Lab, Artist-in-Residence - Anchorage Museum, AK
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Retail, Financial Services, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Other
    paper Vida Vibe

    VidaVibe, a volleyball lifestyle brand, chose to rebrand in order to expand their business into new sectors and to serve a growing demographic. Our goal was to retain the existing brand equity and create a fun-loving brand that would appeal to a wide range of groups and ages.
    https://www.twine.net/signin

    Scope:
    Naming
    Brand Identity
    Logo, Style Guide.

    paper Anterior

    Anterior is an online watch strap gallery that offers clients the ability to create several watch styles from a single watch. Our goal was to create an upscale, lifestyle-driven brand that appeals to an audience that meticulously considers every detail.
    https://www.twine.net/signin

    Services:
    Naming
    Messaging
    Logo Design
    Brand Guidelines