March 2020 - Current
Dogcatcher Creative - Founder / Environmental Design
We are experienced designers and strategists that can move as quickly as you do. Our process is streamlined. Unlike other agencies where you’re paying for large round table meetings, with us you’re only paying for the work you need without compromising quality. We’re transparent with our partners because we believe honesty creates fast solutions that work.
March 2020 - Current
Freelance - Design Director Environments
3D / Environmental Design Director with focus on large scale brand activations and interactive retail experiences, leading concept ideation through full design execution.
September 2017 - March 2020
Starch Creative - Art Director Environments
Senior 3D / environmental designer with focus on large scale brand activations and interactive retail experiences, leading concept ideation through full design execution.
Creative Ideation / Concepting
Lead initial brainstorming of ideas and design concepts.
Concept development in the form of gathering inspiration images, hand sketching etc...
Design research including material studies and fabrication feasibility research.
Design Development
Utilize SketchUp (with V-ray rendering) as well as the Adobe Suite to accurately depict design intent during early rounds of design.
Utilize Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop or Keynote in development of final client deliverables
Clients Include:
Adidas Action Sports
Adidas Soccer
Adidas Basketball
The North Face
August 2016 - September 2017
NIKE - Designer - Store Design + Visual Display Design
Store Design
Lead design devleopment out of initial space planning concepts.
Utilize SketchUp as well as the Adobe Suite to accurately depict design intent through all rounds of design, while partnering with 3D artists to develop photorealistic renders.
Development of merchandising and fixture system planning, while partnering with product assortment, and various category leads.
Utilize Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop in development of final presentation deliverables.
Partnering with architect teams and vendors of a variety of backgrounds to develop design intent packages, reviewing and annotating work in final rounds of development and construction documentation.
Visual Display Design
Work within the design team, partnering with design directors during initial brainstorming of ideas and design concepts.
Concept development in the form of gathering inspiration images, hand sketching etc...
Brand story telling in various forms: history of the brand, innovative products etc...
Lead development of design intent for all aspects of VDD design, while partnering with a variety of vendors to finalize design development while reviewing fabrication drawings.
Portland August 2014 - October 2015 Amsterdam October 2015 - August 2016
SET Creative – Designer (Creative Team)
Creative Ideation / Concepting
Work within the creative team during initial brainstorming of ideas and design concepts.
Concept development in the form of gathering inspiration images, hand sketching etc...
Design research including material and fabrication feasibility research.
Design Development
Develop designs out of initial connecting.
Utilize SketchUp as well as the Adobe Suite to accurately depict design intent during early rounds of design.
Work on projects of various scales, from developing full Pop-Up shop retail environments, tradeshow booths, exhibits, retail fixtures, and various elements.
Layout of print graphics varying from small to extremely large.
Utilize Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop in development of final client deliverables.
Production Design
Development and design of internal and client facing presentation decks.
Preparation of final print files at all scales.
Preparation of final production files for 3D fabrication vendors.
Clients
Nike Sportswear
Nike Basketball
Nike Women's Training
Nike Football
Jordan
Arc'teryx
Samsung
Google
Awards
2015 MarCom Platinum Award - Palais 23 Brand Experience
2016 Rosey Award (Experientail) - Palais 23 Brand Experience
May 2013 - August 2014
Freelance Environmental Designer
Creative Ideation / Concepting
Work with clients in developing branded storytelling elements within physical space
Concept development in the form of putting together mood boards and photoshopped comps
Design Development
Utilize SketchUp as well as the Adobe Suite to accurately depict design intent during early rounds of design.
Utilize Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop in development of final client deliverables.
Partnering with local artists and craftsmen to develop final design scheme.
Education
2007 – 2012
University of Oregon
School of Architecture and Allied Arts
Bachelor of Architecture
Minor in Art History with an architectural emphasis
Skills
Digital SketchUp, Adobe Suite, Revit, AutoCAD
Analog Hand Sketching, Physical Model building, Laser Cutting, Woodworking
Sustainability LEED AP + BD&C
Interests
Fishing the tidal waters of British Columbia
Skiing in the Rocky Mountains
Hiking in the Columbia Gorge
Home Renovation
Sketching / Oil Painting
Photography
Travel