Kellen Mannion

TaylorMade-adidas Golf

San Diego, CA, USA
I'm a User Experience Designer who carries an extensive background in branding and digital/print design. I take pride in fine tuning intricate details, self initiating, processing complex ideas into simple comprehension and applying clean consistent design principles. I aim to stay ahead of the curve anticipating user needs by delivering compelling big-picture concepts. Leaving competitors out of reach.

For the past 10 years, including the last 5 years as a in-house designer for two internationally renowned brands. The Los Angeles Dodgers and TaylorMade-adidas Golf. I have continued learning and practicing effective consumer engagement combining creative with usability perspectives. My drive is fueled in knowing there is always a place for growth and improvement in our constant adaptation to change.

Along with my design background, I am passionate about broadening my soft marketing skills background to better serve each project I'm apart of. Sufficiently balancing marketing and design is the cornerstone of my success as a designer. Using tools such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator has helped me better understand myself as an INTP and allows me to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and personalities. Adequately accomplishing business objectives for a variety of needs.

Work Experience

Visa

Sr. Designer

February 2015 - Present San Francisco, California, United States

Taylormade-Adidas Golf

Lead UI/UX Designer

Responsible for adidas Golf, TaylorMade Golf & Ashworth Golf brand and outlet site creative, UX, architecture and strategy. Email marketing collaboration and creative. Product photography and social collateral.

- Building digital brand experiences
- Delivering on tight deadlines
- Digital product launch development
- Building and art directing creative
- Collaborating with agencies and our in-house 2D team
- Building a fluid process
- Managing expectations and relationships
- Repurposing/resizing brand creative
- Simple animation and clean design
April 2012 - February 2015 Carlsbad, California, United States

Los Angeles Dodgers

Junior Graphic Designer (Assistant to Art Director)

Participated in marketing and branding campaigns with increasingly responsible roles. Collaborated to devise social media strategies, including enhanced quality graphics, designed to drive more traffic for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

A member of team charged with devising the 2012 branding campaign. Responsible for creating campaign selection presentations for consideration by executive management and lead branding campaign implementation in major market media (billboards, in-stadium graphics, web).

- Ad creation
- Digital ad creation
- Social media collateral
- Infographics and organizational charts
- Development of experiential section representation
- Collaborate with internal teams
- Work with vendors for print deliverables
February 2009 - April 2012 Los Angeles, California, United States

Education

San Diego State University (CSU)

BA, Marketing and Graphic Design

Attending SDSU I double majored in Marketing and Graphic Design.
January 2007 - June 2009 San Diego, California, United States

Skills

Illustrator, InDesign, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, Email Marketing, Graphic Design, Photography, Photoshop, Social Media, Sports Marketing, User Experience,