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Hi, I’m Courtney Parks, a Senior Graphic Designer with 8 years of experience designing accessible print and digital learning materials, as well as asset design, illustration, and visual storytelling. I established the visual look and feel for a high-impact grade-school mathematics curriculum, collaborating on product design initiatives and learning experience design, and playing a key role in cross-functional feature development within educational platforms. With storytelling at the center of my design methodology, I implement inclusive practices that improve clarity and usability for both customers and colleagues. I firmly believe that collaborating cross-functionally with different departments leads to stronger, comprehensive designs.…Hi, I’m Courtney Parks, a Senior Graphic Designer with 8 years of experience designing accessible print and digital learning materials, as well as asset design, illustration, and visual storytelling. I established the visual look and feel for a high-impact grade-school mathematics curriculum, collaborating on product design initiatives and learning experience design, and playing a key role in cross-functional feature development within educational platforms. With storytelling at the center of my design methodology, I implement inclusive practices that improve clarity and usability for both customers and colleagues. I firmly believe that collaborating cross-functionally with different departments leads to stronger, comprehensive designs.

Courtney Parks

Graphic Designer, Infographic Designer, Illustrator

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Hi, I’m Courtney Parks, a Senior Graphic Designer with 8 years of experience designing accessible print and digital learning materials, as well as asset design, illustration, and visual storytelling. I established the visual look and feel for a high-impact grade-school mathematics curriculum, collaborating on product design initiatives and learning experience design, and playing a key role in cross-functional feature development within educational platforms. With storytelling at the center of my design methodology, I implement inclusive practices that improve clarity and usability for both customers and colleagues. I firmly believe that collaborating cross-functionally with different departments leads to stronger, comprehensive designs.…Hi, I’m Courtney Parks, a Senior Graphic Designer with 8 years of experience designing accessible print and digital learning materials, as well as asset design, illustration, and visual storytelling. I established the visual look and feel for a high-impact grade-school mathematics curriculum, collaborating on product design initiatives and learning experience design, and playing a key role in cross-functional feature development within educational platforms. With storytelling at the center of my design methodology, I implement inclusive practices that improve clarity and usability for both customers and colleagues. I firmly believe that collaborating cross-functionally with different departments leads to stronger, comprehensive designs.

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Hi, I’m Courtney Parks, a Senior Graphic Designer with 8 years of experience designing accessible print and digital learning materials, as well as asset design, illustration, and visual storytelling. I established the visual look and feel for a high-impact grade-school mathematics curriculum, collaborating on product design initiatives and learning experience design, and playing a key role in cross-functional feature development within educational platforms.

With storytelling at the center of my design methodology, I implement inclusive practices that improve clarity and usability for both customers and colleagues. I firmly believe that collaborating cross-functionally with different departments leads to stronger, comprehensive designs.

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Work Experience

Sr. Graphic Designer (Product-Focused Learning Design) at MIND Education (Formerly MIND Research Institute)

September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025

Led visual development for InsightMath, establishing cohesive design standards across print and digital curriculum products. Partnered with Curriculum Designers to shape feature-level product design decisions for InsightMath: Playbook. Developed scalable style guides and design documentation adopted across 4 departments to standardize visual storytelling and brand. Integrated Universal Design principles into print production workflows to improve accessibility for all students. Reduced revision cycles by 80% through the implementation of Trello and Kanban systems. Designed and delivered an onboarding module product for new designers, reducing training time by 75%. Created layouts for 1,000+ curriculum pages across 13 print volumes used nationwide. Contributed to the development of a cast of 20+ student characters for InsightMath, enhancing narrative relevance.

Graphic Designer, Layout at MIND Education (Formerly MIND Research Institute)

April 1, 2021 - September 1, 2024

Led visual development for InsightMath, establishing cohesive design standards across print and digital curriculum products. Partnered with Curriculum Designers to shape feature-level product design decisions for InsightMath: Playbook. Developed scalable style guides and design documentation adopted across 4 departments to standardize visual storytelling and brand. Integrated Universal Design principles into print production workflows to improve accessibility for all students. Reduced revision cycles by 80% through Trello and Kanban systems. Designed and delivered an onboarding module product for new designers, reducing training time by 75%. Created layouts for 1,000+ curriculum pages across 13 print volumes used nationwide. Contributed to the development of a cast of 20+ student characters for InsightMath, enhancing narrative relevance.

2D Animator and Visual Designer at Mind Research Institute

March 1, 2018 - July 1, 2020

Contributed to large-scale visual refresh of hundreds of interactive math games, maintaining cohesion across a complex educational ecosystem. Delivered UX-informed visual frameworks for interactive learning tools, supporting improved navigation and student comprehension. Redesigned JiJi character states and interface components for JiJi, aligning visuals with evolving product standards and accessibility considerations. Partnered with product managers, game designers, and engineers to implement feature-level visual improvements. Developed reusable character and animation documentation adopted across teams to ensure consistency and production scalability. Collaborated with game designers and engineers on puzzle layouts and interaction design, bridging visual design and engineering implementation.

Animator, Spine2D at Small Planet Digital

March 1, 2016 - September 1, 2018

Designed interactive animation cycles for children’s iOS products featuring a major licensed IP (Disney Princesses). Adapted established brand guidelines into cohesive animated experiences while maintaining IP integrity. Collaborated with engineers to build scalable animation workflows for character-driven games. Built 18 character rigs in Spine2D to support production efficiency and cross-team usability.

Sr. Animator at Playforge Games/Saban Brands

June 1, 2012 - November 1, 2013

Led animation direction for licensed entertainment properties, ensuring brand consistency across UI, effects, and characters. Developed animation style documentation to guide internal and external production teams. Oversaw outsourced animation teams to maintain quality standards and delivery timelines. Designed UI elements and environmental backdrops aligned with established brand aesthetics.

Shop Owner; Product Designer at Monster Magicka Makes, Etsy

January 1, 2024 - Present

Owner of Etsy shop; product designer.