I’m an art director, graphic designer, and photographer who’s endlessly curious about how ideas become visuals—and how visuals make people feel. I love digging into the details, shaping stories through color, composition, and craft, and finding the smart solution hiding in the mess of possibilities.
I’m naturally drawn to figuring out how things work so I genuinely enjoy the puzzle-solving side of the creative process. At the end of the day, I just like making thoughtful, well-crafted work that feels clear, intentional, and a little bit fun.
RR Donnelley
Art Director | Sep 2020 – Present
Created digital marketing campaigns for many high profile clients including; Albertsons, Jeep, New York Life, Vitamix, Midas, and Ford/ARB. Work includes web and email design, microsite creation, animation and video editing.
Self-Employed Contract Work
Graphic design, complex image compositing, critical color correction, website and brand design, product photography, and art direction. Supported several long term clients including; Hollywood Theatre, Urban Outfitters, Rxmancé, and OPB.
Brixton
Created editorial marketing assets for both catalog and web applications. Creative image compositing and layout. Worked closely with art directors, photographers and buyers to achieve a cohesive brand story and marketing vision.
Urban Outfitters
Oversaw photo post production department. Supervised a team of five editorial and ecommerce retouchers. Fielded requests from cross-divisional partners in buying, web, design, and studio. Coordinated deliverables for international teams. Completed work for several brand, artist, and
musician partnerships. Facilitated weekly updates to brand creative for wide digital and physical distribution.
Banana Stand Media
Art Director | Mar 2013 – Feb 2017
Developed the visual identity for a Portland-based media company in the local music scene, creating cohesive posters, album art, and promotional materials for their live album and video releases.
Iridio
Retoucher and Colorist | Jan 2013 – Jan 2017
Photo retouching, critical color correction, complex and creative image compositing, and product match. Clients include; Nike, Target, Mercedes, Pendleton, Kroger, Rejuvenation, and Microsoft.
Pacific University | Graduated: May 2011
Technical Skills: Adobe Creative Suite (PS, AI, AE, PR), Figma, Capture One, Lightroom, Cinema 4D, Modul8, and MadMapper
Extensive photo editing, manipulation, and complex compositing experience. Strong mastery of critical color correction, color matching, and acuity.
3D modeling, animation, and motion graphic creation.
Familiarity with AI prompt engineering (ChatGPT, Firefly, Kling, Midjourney).
Knowledge of various camera systems: Nikon/Canon digital, Medium and Large format film Photography, Super 8 film, B/W
and Color C-41 film processing and scanning workflows.
Portland, OR
