I’m a designer and creative director who turns vision into clarity through art, web design, and storytelling. I believe great design blends beauty and usability. It should look good and move people toward connection and purpose. For over a decade, I’ve built brands and websites that help organizations express their identity with excellence and intention. My work sits at the intersection of branding, web design, and visual storytelling, with a focus on thoughtful, story-driven design. I’ve led full-scale branding projects, website builds, and brand audits for purpose-driven organizations. I’m drawn to opportunities where design plays a meaningful role in communication, connection, and growth, and I would love the chance to bring my experience and creative perspective to a team that values excellence and intention.

Ashkan Karimi

I’m a designer and creative director who turns vision into clarity through art, web design, and storytelling. I believe great design blends beauty and usability. It should look good and move people toward connection and purpose. For over a decade, I’ve built brands and websites that help organizations express their identity with excellence and intention. My work sits at the intersection of branding, web design, and visual storytelling, with a focus on thoughtful, story-driven design. I’ve led full-scale branding projects, website builds, and brand audits for purpose-driven organizations. I’m drawn to opportunities where design plays a meaningful role in communication, connection, and growth, and I would love the chance to bring my experience and creative perspective to a team that values excellence and intention.

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I’m a designer and creative director who turns vision into clarity through art, web design, and storytelling. I believe great design blends beauty and usability. It should look good and move people toward connection and purpose. For over a decade, I’ve built brands and websites that help organizations express their identity with excellence and intention.

My work sits at the intersection of branding, web design, and visual storytelling, with a focus on thoughtful, story-driven design. I’ve led full-scale branding projects, website builds, and brand audits for purpose-driven organizations. I’m drawn to opportunities where design plays a meaningful role in communication, connection, and growth, and I would love the chance to bring my experience and creative perspective to a team that values excellence and intention.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner & Lead Web Designer / Developer at Shaken Design Co.
January 1, 2013 - Present
Creative studio specializing in branding, web, and digital storytelling for purpose-driven organizations. Responsibilities include creative direction, visual systems, web design and development using WordPress and Webflow, brand audits, and process optimization. Led a 15-page brand audit for The Same House and built reusable templates and asset libraries to improve handoff and consistency across projects.
Creative Director & Producer at Lone Wild
January 1, 2012 - Present
Founder and creative lead for an indie alt-rock project combining music, design, and storytelling into one cohesive brand. Brand creation including logo, album artwork, photography direction, color systems, typography, and website. StoryBrand integration, merchandise design, email campaigns, and overall visual direction across media.
Media & IT Director at The Voice of Freedom
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2013
Oversaw creative and technical execution for a nonprofit broadcast ministry serving a national audience. Directed a full organizational rebrand, managed web and video content for weekly broadcasts, and designed monthly email communications and ministry reports.

Education

at ORU
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
at Victory Bible College
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
at Tarrant County College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

2 Year Certification in Practical Ministry & Worship Leadership
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education