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Hi, I’m Erik Skoglund—a designer with two decades of experience helping brands communicate clearly through thoughtful visuals and accessible digital experiences. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex design challenges, from branding and print to web and interaction design.
I’m curious, adaptable, and constantly learning new tools and methods to improve efficiency and outcomes. Outside work I love typography, lettering, and exploring how strong visuals can tell a story and welcome people into a brand.
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Work Experience
Lead Digital Designer at Watermark Retirement Communities
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2026Led national email marketing programs and digital ads for dozens of senior living communities, oversaw email design, web updates, and photo retouching. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to tailor messaging and built scalable processes across media. Created a centralized repository of key community information to reduce material errors and automated template generation to streamline email and digital ad production, saving days of work.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
February 1, 2004 - PresentLogo design, business cards, event collateral, web design, and custom lettering for diverse clients. Notable projects include a 100+ page photo book for Virginia Theological Seminary, updated logos for math and science curriculum, and bespoke invitations for weddings.
Senior Graphic Designer at CRAFT Media/Digital
August 1, 2018 - February 1, 2021Conceptualized and designed graphics for national brands, including Verizon, Expedia, International Paper, and more. Produced print collateral, integrated ad campaigns, event materials, and apparel. Improved team proficiency, aided in pursuing new opportunities, and helped transition the agency to a fully responsive web design process with HTML5 banner ads, replacing Flash to boost reach.
Graphic/UI Designer at Miracle Systems
April 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018Brand standards for Dynos mobile app and Miracle Systems; produced brochures, flyers, social media content; designed mobile app UI and web materials; coordinated with federal clients to improve emergency management communications through educational visuals.
Senior Digital Designer at AFFIRM
February 1, 2012 - July 1, 2016Creative direction, vendor oversight, brochures, posters, billboards, web design & front-end development, mobile app design, email, digital & print ads. Designed two ADDY award-winning mobile apps and helped expand opportunities with existing clients, transitioning the agency to a fully responsive web design process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art: Graphic Design and Web Design at UW-Parkside
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2010Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare
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