Services

UI/UX Design
Visual Design
Concepting & Ideation
Wireframing
Prototyping
Interaction Design
Product Management
Information Architecture
Web Design
Mobile Design

Experience

NOV 2020 – OCT 2023

Punchcut  |  Senior Visual & Interaction Designer

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions meeting user needs and exceeding business goals. Responsibilities included user research, UI/UX design, design systems, VR, and 3D/motion. Led design projects for top-tier clients including Google, Visa, Fitbit, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and ServiceNow, integrating creativity, leadership, innovation, and a user-centric approach.

NOV 2016 – OCT 2020

Theorem  |  Lead Product Designer

Led design strategy and execution for numerous products, ensuring cohesive UI/UX and consistent design elements. Delivered impactful solutions for clients like Apple, AT&T, Brooklyn Nets, Intel, and First American. Solicited feedback, fostered improvement, and mentored junior designers. Aligned product managers and designers, clarifying priorities and expectations. Contributions spanned research, design, accessibility, and quality assurance.

2011 – PRESENT

Sam Small Design  |  Multidisciplinary Freelance Designer

As a freelance designer, I work on projects in product design, branding, art direction, 3D and motion graphics, web design, and print. My passion lies in crafting immersive experiences across digital, virtual, and print platforms.

DEC 2019 – PRESENT

Springboard  |  UI/UX Design Mentor & Teaching Assistant

Mentored students through UI/UX courses, offering hands-on support in weekly calls covering UX thinking, UI design, user research, and career advice, empowering them to strategically navigate their future career. As a TA, I support students with technical design skills and mastering tools for success in the field.

JUN 2014 – APR 2016

Hufft  |  Designer & Brand Manager

Oversaw design, marketing, and social media for the Hufft brand and a range of commercial clients. This included crafting brand identities through web design, interactive experiences, and signage/wayfinding. Contributed research, strategy, and conceptual designs during Hufft's rebrand, playing a key role in the brand's visual and strategic impact.

AUG 2014 – JUL 2018

Special Edition Co.  |  Co-Founder & Designer

Co-founded Special Edition Co., an experimental creative collective, with designer Trent Roach. We orchestrated collaborations with creatives worldwide, contributing to both collaborative and client projects in branding, motion, web design, and exhibition design.

AUG 2013 – MAR 2014

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art  |  Print & Digital Designer

Led design of digital signage, print materials, and social content for museum exhibitions. Drove heightened engagement and increased foot traffic to various exhibitions.

JUN 2013 – AUG 2013

Bernstein-Rein Advertising  |  Contract Designer

Played a pivotal role in design of print and digital ad campaigns for renowned brands including McDonald's, Kansas City Chiefs, Old Dominion, and Hostess.

Education

Kansas City Art Institute  |  BFA in Graphic Design

Columbus College of Art & Design  |  Foundations