Innovative Graphic Designer with over a decade of experience specializing in immersive artwork creation for diverse projects. Expertise includes crafting compelling digital illustrations and driving engaging visual storytelling across various platforms. Proven track record of enhancing user experiences and achieving market success through creative design solutions. Excels in collaborative environments, leveraging strong communication skills to align artistic vision with project objectives. --- **Employment and project experience** Freelance Graphic Designer SimplyFun, LLC Bellevue, WA [remote] Nov. 2014–Present Led the creative direction for 30+ board game projects, conceptualizing and executing intricate illustrations, complex components, icons, and 3D elements. Innovate new intellectual property characters, elevating game narratives and enhancing player immersion. Achieve consistently high customer satisfaction ratings of 4.6 or higher for games available on Amazon, attributed to visually captivating designs and immersive gameplay experiences. Revitalize underperforming games through creative graphic solutions, driving significant market growth and expanding brand recognition. Streamline package design strategies to optimize brand visibility and drive sales in the e-commerce landscape. Senior Graphic Designer SimplyFun, LLC Bellevue, WA [in house] Feb. 2011–Nov. 2014 Transitioned seamlessly from marketing support to leading the design efforts for board games within three weeks of starting position. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to release 16 games and earn over 50 product awards within a single year. Enhanced award-winning product line by delivering captivating illustrations for over 25 published games, including reprints and redesigns. Managed concurrent marketing material creation and board game design responsibilities, meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.

Innovative Graphic Designer with over a decade of experience specializing in immersive artwork creation for diverse projects. Expertise includes crafting compelling digital illustrations and driving engaging visual storytelling across various platforms. Proven track record of enhancing user experiences and achieving market success through creative design solutions. Excels in collaborative environments, leveraging strong communication skills to align artistic vision with project objectives. --- **Employment and project experience** Freelance Graphic Designer SimplyFun, LLC Bellevue, WA [remote] Nov. 2014–Present Led the creative direction for 30+ board game projects, conceptualizing and executing intricate illustrations, complex components, icons, and 3D elements. Innovate new intellectual property characters, elevating game narratives and enhancing player immersion. Achieve consistently high customer satisfaction ratings of 4.6 or higher for games available on Amazon, attributed to visually captivating designs and immersive gameplay experiences. Revitalize underperforming games through creative graphic solutions, driving significant market growth and expanding brand recognition. Streamline package design strategies to optimize brand visibility and drive sales in the e-commerce landscape. Senior Graphic Designer SimplyFun, LLC Bellevue, WA [in house] Feb. 2011–Nov. 2014 Transitioned seamlessly from marketing support to leading the design efforts for board games within three weeks of starting position. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to release 16 games and earn over 50 product awards within a single year. Enhanced award-winning product line by delivering captivating illustrations for over 25 published games, including reprints and redesigns. Managed concurrent marketing material creation and board game design responsibilities, meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.

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Innovative Graphic Designer with over a decade of experience specializing in immersive artwork creation for diverse projects.

Expertise includes crafting compelling digital illustrations and driving engaging visual storytelling across various platforms.

Proven track record of enhancing user experiences and achieving market success through creative design solutions.

Excels in collaborative environments, leveraging strong communication skills to align artistic vision with project objectives.


Employment and project experience

Freelance Graphic Designer
SimplyFun, LLC Bellevue, WA [remote] Nov. 2014–Present

Led the creative direction for 30+ board game projects, conceptualizing and executing intricate illustrations, complex components, icons, and 3D elements.

Innovate new intellectual property characters, elevating game narratives and enhancing player immersion.

Achieve consistently high customer satisfaction ratings of 4.6 or higher for games available on Amazon, attributed to visually captivating designs and immersive gameplay experiences.

Revitalize underperforming games through creative graphic solutions, driving significant market growth and expanding brand recognition.

Streamline package design strategies to optimize brand visibility and drive sales in the e-commerce landscape.

Senior Graphic Designer
SimplyFun, LLC Bellevue, WA [in house] Feb. 2011–Nov. 2014

Transitioned seamlessly from marketing support to leading the design efforts for board games within three weeks of starting position.

Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to release 16 games and earn over 50 product awards within a single year.

Enhanced award-winning product line by delivering captivating illustrations for over 25 published games, including reprints and redesigns.

Managed concurrent marketing material creation and board game design responsibilities, meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.

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English
Fluent

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Education

B.F.A in Studio Arts at University of Colorado Boulder
June 1, 2005
B.S. in Game Art and Design at Westwood College
June 1, 2009
Certificate of Completion at Art Institute of Colorado
August 1, 2006

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Gaming
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