EXPERIENCE

Illumination Entertainment
Senior Graphic Designer | October 2020–Present
Graphic Designer | September 2017–October 2020

Designed and provided art direction for marketing materials in conjunction with the release of notable films including: Sing 2, Minions: The Rise of Gru, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. This includes the creation of international logos, websites, soundtrack and video assets, and content made during the Home Entertainment window.
Work seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including coordinators, directors, and creative VPs, to maintain consistent branding for upcoming feature films and projects.
Craft compelling pitch decks and comprehensive guides to expedite potential business partnerships and collaborations.
Produce innovative concepts and design solutions for promotional vendors to enhance brand visibility and market presence.
Drive and increase engagement on social media platforms by creating captivating graphics for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
Offer vital support to the custom animation team by developing title cards and other on-screen graphics, contributing to the success of various animations.

American Film Institute
Graphic Designer | October 2015–September 2017

Produced print, digital, and environmental graphics for AFI's Conservatory and special events, including AFI Fest, AFI Docs, AFI Awards, and the John Williams and Diane Keaton Life Achievement Awards.
Collaborated closely with the Creative Director, advancement teams, special events departments, and vendors to maintain brand consistency across different programs.
Designed a wide range of materials, including invitations, brochures, programs, festival signage, in-theater slides, print advertisements, e-mail marketing campaigns, webpage layouts, and mobile application graphics.
Conducted thorough press checks to ensure the highest production standards for all materials.
Led mentorship and guidance to junior designers.

Legendary Entertainment
Graphic Designer | November 2014–September 2015

Collaborated with the marketing department to craft promotional materials, convention signage, step and repeats, and merchandise for events including Comic-Con, Wonder-Con, Gen Con, and SXSW.
Managed event deliverables to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.
Designed social media graphics for social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, that improved customer engagement and brand awareness.
Partnered with the development department to create pitch decks for new properties.
Designed and provided art direction for marketing materials for sub-brands Nerdist, Amy Poehler's Smart Girls, and Felicia Day’s Geek & Sundry

Geek & Sundry
Contract Graphic Designer | July 2013–November 2014

Successfully spearheaded the rebranding initiative for Geek & Sundry, producing a comprehensive style guide that modernized and unified their visual materials.
Contributed to the promotion of owner/founder Felicia Day's book release by designing related merchandise.
Played a key role in designing diverse materials, including web graphics, e-mail marketing campaigns, presentations, posters, promotional collateral, and merchandise for Geek & Sundry's shows and events, including International TableTop Day.
Developed logos and on-screen graphics for highly acclaimed shows like "Critical Role"

Dallas Museum of Art
Graphic Designer | September 2010–September 2013

Coordinated the branding and successful launch of the DMA Friends program by creating a suite of icons, brochures, and marketing materials, enhancing the museum's engagement with its audience.
Created a diverse range of promotional materials, including invitations, flyers, programs, e-mail marketing campaigns, websites, electronic signage, and advertisements for museum events and exhibitions, bolstering the museum's visibility and impact.
Collaborated closely with web developers to facilitate a seamless transition to MailChimp. Also, conducted comprehensive training sessions of the new system for all employees.
Acted as a dedicated mentor to interns, imparting invaluable knowledge of museum procedures and design best practices.
Managed relationships with printers and vendors, overseeing project timelines, and actively participating in press checks to ensure the delivery of high-quality materials.

EDUCATION

University of North Texas | BFA in Communication Design