Doug Weiss
Amsterdam, Netherlands
+31630270571
douggles.com
I am a web and UX designer living in Holland with experience in interactive, web and print design as well as web development.
I have a BFA in Graphic Design from Oregon State University and four years of industry experience. I have technical skills in the Adobe Suite of programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc.) HTML, CSS, Content Management Systems such as Wordpress and Drupal, and experience with designing PowerPoint presentations.
Experienced in creating and interpreting user tests with A/B and multi-variable testing, and using results to power data driven, purposeful design.
I have an immense passion for design and love to stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends. I also LOVE learning new skills and experimenting with new concepts and ideas.
I have a BFA in Graphic Design from Oregon State University and four years of industry experience. I have technical skills in the Adobe Suite of programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc.) HTML, CSS, Content Management Systems such as Wordpress and Drupal, and experience with designing PowerPoint presentations.
Experienced in creating and interpreting user tests with A/B and multi-variable testing, and using results to power data driven, purposeful design.
I have an immense passion for design and love to stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends. I also LOVE learning new skills and experimenting with new concepts and ideas.
Work Experience
Doug Weiss Design
Owner
Personal freelance business, started in United States and transferred to Netherlands. Experience with a range of projects from user experience design, web design, catalog marketing, packaging and identity design.
January 2012
- Present
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nordstrom
Web Designer
Web design for the e-commerce division of Nordstrom. Worked on campaigns with main experiences, site placements, emails and ads to weekly site updates. Campaigns included concepting stories and messaging, photo direction, design and implementation.
Developed new page templates which were implemented and updated weekly by a core team of designers with fresh content. With an emphasis on future goals, new pages were created with the entire site in mind as a push for responsive and modular design was made.
Designed for Test & Target team which tested content in a live environment. Gained experience and knowledge of A/B and multi-variable testing and how to interpret results in a sales driven environment.
Developed new page templates which were implemented and updated weekly by a core team of designers with fresh content. With an emphasis on future goals, new pages were created with the entire site in mind as a push for responsive and modular design was made.
Designed for Test & Target team which tested content in a live environment. Gained experience and knowledge of A/B and multi-variable testing and how to interpret results in a sales driven environment.
June 2011
- January 2014
Seattle, Washington, United States
Publicis-PR
Graphic Design Intern
Internal design work for publicity clients. Worked with a small design team on branding, brochures, trade show displays, mailers, email blasts, new business pitches and other miscellaneous marketing materials.
October 2010
- May 2011
Seattle, Washington, United States
Oregon State University Marketing
Graphic Design Intern
Graphic design intern in the Marketing department at Oregon State. Designed informational recruitment materials to be sent to prospective students. Was also involved in a rebrand of the University identity.
January 2009
- September 2010
Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Education
Oregon State University
Graphic Design
September 2006
- August 2010
Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Awards
Nordstrom
Nordstrom All-Star
2012
Nordstrom
Collabratoid - Collaboration Award
2013
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
CSS,
Drupal,
Graphic Design,
HTML,
Logic Pro,
Pro Tools,
Typography,
Web Design,
WordPress,