I'm a senior visual and web designer with deep expertise in WordPress theme design and development. Throughout my career, I’ve led creative projects for a wide range of organizations, mentoring clients, colleagues, and collaborators while translating complex goals into clear, compelling design solutions. I thrive in collaborative environments and take pride in delivering work that balances creativity, usability, and long-term value.

Phillip De Vita

I'm a senior visual and web designer with deep expertise in WordPress theme design and development. Throughout my career, I’ve led creative projects for a wide range of organizations, mentoring clients, colleagues, and collaborators while translating complex goals into clear, compelling design solutions. I thrive in collaborative environments and take pride in delivering work that balances creativity, usability, and long-term value.

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I’m a senior visual and web designer with deep expertise in WordPress theme design and development. Throughout my career, I’ve led creative projects for a wide range of organizations, mentoring clients, colleagues, and collaborators while translating complex goals into clear, compelling design solutions.

I thrive in collaborative environments and take pride in delivering work that balances creativity, usability, and long-term value.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Work Experience

Owner at phil.designs
January 1, 1996 - Present
Providing freelance creative services across brand development, 2D packaging, graphic and web design, along with frontend development. Experienced in WordPress frontend implementation and custom theme design, delivering visually cohesive and technically sound digital experiences.
Quality Control Specialist Designer/Developer at Alchemy + Aim Web Design & Development
January 1, 2015 - Present
Designer/Developer specializing in custom websites, theme maintenance, and on-time, on-budget delivery. Also serve as Quality Control Specialist, ensuring built sites accurately reflect designs and perform smoothly across devices and browsers.
Graphic Designer | Prepress at Starcraft Press, Inc.
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2015
Prepress and production artist for a longstanding, family-owned commercial print brokerage established in 1963. Responsibilities include preparing print-ready files, ensuring production accuracy, and supporting clients with design services and promotional item development.
Retoucher & Graphic Design at Samuel Aaron International
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Digital photo retoucher and visual designer for a fine jewelry manufacturer founded in 1950. Specializing in high-end bridal, diamond fashion, and fine jewelry imagery, with a focus on precision retouching and creating polished visual assets for marketing and product presentation.

Education

BFA in Illustration & Graphic Design at The School of Visual Arts
January 1, 1996 - January 22, 2026

Qualifications

Web Accessibility Certifications - The A11Y Collective (6 Certifications)
January 1, 2023 - January 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services