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I’m an award-winning art director, designer, & illustrator based out of Virginia. I utilize visual storytelling and creative strategy to advance client initiatives.…

Shawn Banks

Art Director, Logo Designer, Illustrator

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I’m an award-winning art director, designer, & illustrator based out of Virginia. I utilize visual storytelling and creative strategy to advance client initiatives.…

Available to hire

Washington, United States

I’m an award-winning art director, designer, & illustrator based out of Virginia.

I utilize visual storytelling and creative strategy to advance client initiatives.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Work Experience

Associate Art Director at Teal Media

June 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022

Creates branding and UI/UX experiences from conception to completion, and provides multi-disciplinary support across the creative team.

Senior Designer at Taoti Creative

August 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021

Senior-level designer for web and design teams. Deliverables include web/UI/UX layout design, branding identity systems/campaigns; production tasks for content management on Wordpress websites; Sole virtual event product designer.

Senior Designer / Product Designer at KBD

July 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020

Creative lead and assistant on projects from concept to completion. Completed rapid response design requests. Constructed presentations for client calls (branding, web page design, digital illustration, mockups, motion design).

Graphic Designer at Ghost Note

February 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019

Primary support designer for senior designers on clientele projects & marketing team (web page design, branding, mockups, and marketing materials).

Junior Designer at Forum One

March 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025

The sole & lead visual designer for the marketing department. Works in tandem with the brand manager, digital marketing coordinator, and front-end developer for all companywide design materials. Work types expand from corporate branding, strategic marketing, and website management.

Senior Visual Designer at Commence

April 1, 2024 - Present

Freelance art director & designer. Provides design direction & services ranging from branding, UI/UX, & illustration. Utilizes visual storytelling & strategic methods to build client business initiatives.