Turning Complex Brand Strategy into Real-World Execution

I'm a Senior Graphic Designer with nearly 10 years of experience leading complete brand identity systems, custom e-commerce web design, 3D product visuals, and B2B marketing. I focus on practical problem

solving by balancing high-craft visual storytelling with efficient workflows that drive real business results.

Experience

Art Director / Founder | CHECKS//MATES | Los Angeles, CA | February 2025 — Present

  • Lead end-to-end web development and brand execution for digital properties on Shopify and Framer, producing custom 3D renders, visual assets, brand systems, and core UX messaging.

  • Direct end-to-end creative operations using ClickUp, scoping timelines and managing client deliverables to maintain high efficiency without sacrificing quality standards.

  • Utilize native Adobe Creative Cloud features to streamline retouching, concept exploration, and production prep.

  • Oversee vendor, contractor, and print supplier relationships to ensure physical packaging and marketing collateral meet exact pre-press standards. 

Senior Graphic Designer | Ispire Technologies | Torrance, CA | July 2021 — February 2025

  • Spearheaded end-to-end B2B graphic design operations for a publicly traded cannabis hardware technology company, managing complex schedules, external agencies, and contractors using ClickUp.

  • Mentored, onboarded, and trained a Junior Graphic Designer, providing art direction and regular feedback that directly facilitated their promotion to Graphic Designer.

  • Partnered directly with C-suite executives, sales, product development, operations, and client leads at major cannabis brand partners to translate technical hardware specs into high-impact visual collateral.  

  • Managed relationships with external agencies, contractors, domestic print vendors, and overseas manufacturing partners to guarantee precise pre-press production and strict budget adherence.

  • Created high-fidelity 3D hardware packaging and product visualizations using KeyShot for B2B sales enablement decks, product catalogs, trade show displays, and digital marketing materials.

  • Directed visual design for large-scale B2B trade show environments, event graphics, targeted digital campaigns, and 3 monthly print publication ads tailored to industry brand executives.

  • Designed and published high-converting digital landing pages, custom B2B sales collateral, and email marketing series to support lead generation and reduce enterprise client churn.

Graphic Designer | EZ Texting | Santa Monica, CA | October 2017 - June 2021

  • Collaborated cross-functionally with Creative, Content, and Digital Marketing teams to elevate brand identity and maintain visual consistency across all touchpoints.  

  • Played a key role in a major company website redesign spanning 40+ pages, significantly improving visual hierarchy, user experience, and brand clarity.  

  • Produced engaging motion graphics, animations, and video collateral for social channels and paid digital campaigns.  

  • Partnered with the digital marketing team on A/B testing ad variations and redesigned 100+ SEO pages to drive higher conversion rates.  

  • Developed multi-stage conversion funnel assets including CTAs, emails, design ebooks, whitepapers, and sales one-pagers.

Jr Graphic Designer | Common Sense Industries | Chatsworth, CA | October 2015 - October 2017

  • Partnered with senior design leads to execute print, digital, and social media marketing assets adhering to strict brand guidelines.

Skills

  • Design & Branding: Brand Systems & Identity, Custom Web Design, Art Direction, UI/UX Layouts, Packaging Architecture, Pre-Press Production.

  • Software & Web Platforms: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), KeyShot & Blender (3D Rendering), Shopify, Framer, Figma, Sketchfab.

  • Project Management & Operations: ClickUp, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Junior Talent Mentorship, Vendor & Printer Management, B2B Client Relations.

  • Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Framer.

  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.

  • Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Education

  • B.A. in Design, University of California, Davis