Senior Production Designer

Expert in Digital, Motion, and Print Execution

Proven track record delivering high-impact campaigns for global and regional brands. Experienced at collaborating with teams and transforming creative concepts into flawless execution across digital, motion, and print channels. Known for solving complex production challenges, streamlining workflows, and elevating creative output with precision and efficiency.

Core Skills & Tools

  • Design: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma
  • Motion & Video: After Effects, Premiere, GSAP
  • Web: HTML/CSS, Interactive Animation
  • Production: Print Production, Color Management
  • Soft Skills: Collaboration, Workflow Optimization, Troubleshooting

Professional Experience

Pollinate — Production Design Manager

May 2012 – September 2025

  • Directed production design for integrated campaigns across digital, social, web, OOH, and print, ensuring flawless delivery on fast-paced timelines.
  • Produced motion graphics, interactive ads, and social assets that elevated brand presence and engagement.
  • Collaborated closely with art directors and copywriters to translate concepts into polished, on-brand deliverables.
  • Developed templates, optimized file workflows, and standardized processes that improved efficiency and reduced errors.
  • Provided hands-on guidance and feedback to junior production designers, fostering skill growth and quality output.
  • Clients: Oregon Lottery, First Tech, MOPOP, Leatherman, Danner, Oracle, Anker, Sur La Table, JBL, Feast, Wisdom Panel, Wilson, Yakima, Led Lenser, First Republic, Umpqua Bank, Chef’Store, Uncle Nearest and Wisdom Panel.

Freelance Production Designer

2005 – May 2012

  • Designed and produced marketing and advertising assets for marketing, brand and advertising agencies as well as small businesses, and non-profits.
  • Delivered websites, digital advertising, print collateral, packaging and brand identities on tight deadlines.
  • Agencies/Firms: Liquid Agency, Portland Monthly, Razorfish | Avenue A, CMD Agency, Pinnacle Marketing Group, AHA Writers, Koopman Ostbo, Henry V. Clients: Microsoft, Adidas, Intel, Cisco, HP, Charles Schwab, Portland Oregon Visitors Association, Bob’s Red Mill and Castor & Pollux.

Pacific Northwest College of Art — Adjunct Instructor

January 2009 – May 2009

  • Taught BFA-track course “Fundamentals of Interactive Media,” covering web design, development, and UX principles.

Leopold Ketel & Partners — Production Designer

2008 – 2009

  • Produced print-ready mechanicals for print advertising, brochures, and creative advertising campaign.
  • Produced websites, HTML emails, and animated digital advertising.
  • Clients: Oregon Humane Society, Tillamook Cheese, Hood River Distillery, Pendleton Woolen Mills, OHSU, Benchmade and Oregon Coast Aquarium

Early Career Roles

1996–2005

  • Foote, Cone & Belding — Digital/Production Artist: Created mechanicals, retouched images, and produced advertising assets for clients including MTV, Levi’s, Amazon.com, and AT&T.

  • Circle.com — Junior Art Director: Designed digital animated advertising, mentored junior production artists. Clients included E-Trade and early dot-com startups.

  • Fenton Communications — Designer & IT Manager: Led design department in PR agency creating campaign materials; managed Macs and servers.

  • Addison Design — Technology Manager: Managed IT infrastructure, workstations, and software/hardware procurement.

  • The Design Company — Assistant IT Administrator: Supported network management, backups, and new software implementation for a busy design studio.

Leadership

  • Co-Founder — 9/11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows: Designed and maintained website, produced collateral, and implemented email campaigns to support mission-driven storytelling and fundraising.

Recognition & Strengths

  • 20+ years of experience in advertising, branding, and marketing creative.
  • Known as the go-to problem solver for technical, production, and workflow challenges.
  • Trusted partner to creative directors, copywriters, and strategists for translating ideas into polished deliverables.

Education

  • University of Iowa, B.A., Studio Art and Design