Job Experience
Art Director
DLA Piper
March 2021 - Present
Direct end-to-end visual identity and creative strategy for global firm initiatives, flagship conferences, and multi-channel brand campaigns. Lead and mentor the design team while streamlining workflows with Asana and Brandfolder. Leverage Adobe Creative Cloud and emerging tools to deliver high-impact environmental signage, digital media, and branding solutions aligned with firm objectives.
Design Manager
DLA Piper
June 2015 - March 2021
Oversee design team operations, brand governance, and creative execution for global firm initiatives, flagship conferences, and integrated marketing campaigns. Direct cross-functional workflows using ServiceNow and Brandfolder to optimize team output, elevate brand consistency, and manage stakeholder pipelines. Mentor design talent and implement emerging creative technologies to align design operations with firm-wide business objectives.
Graphic Designer
DLA Piper
September 2012 - June 2015
Produced graphic art and cohesive visual materials following creative direction from leadership to extend the firm’s visual identity across print, environmental, and online channels. Translated complex business goals into compelling layouts and signage while ensuring strict brand integrity across all touch points. Collaborated closely with Project Manager and Art Director to present strategic concepts, and champion high-quality design solutions firm-wide.
Production Designer
Office Depot
February 2011 - September 2012
Executed high-volume print and digital artwork for marketing and retail channels with a primary focus on production execution over concept design. Converted existing creative comps into precise, press-ready mechanicals across multiple formats and dimensions. Maintained strict brand standards, performed quality preflight checks, and managed technical file releases to vendors under tight turnaround schedules.
Graphic Designer
The Limited Brands
June 2010 - February 2011
Executed production design and visual layout across print and marketing collateral for nationwide retail brands at corporate headquarters. Applied established brand guidelines to generate high-volume collateral, store signage, and promotional assets while ensuring technical precision from concept through prepress. Collaborated with cross-functional creative teams to prepare press-ready files and deliver quality visual assets under fast-paced timelines.
Graphic Designer
Abercrombie & Fitch
September 2007 - June 2010
Designed and executed visual collateral, in-store graphics, and marketing assets for nationwide retail campaigns at corporate headquarters. Applied core brand identity guidelines to build high-volume print, promotional, and environmental layouts while ensuring strict brand consistency. Collaborated with cross-functional creative teams to prepare press-ready files, perform quality preflight checks, and deliver polished visual assets within fast-paced retail timelines.