Theresa Steele
Senior Designer
Rochester, NY, USAI have over 10 years of design experience. I have worked for 7+ of those years in a remote agency setting, so I am familiar with high-paced environments, meeting and exceeding deadlines, and finding creative solutions to complex problems. My focus is on creating high-integrity digital products and online experiences. I have years of experience in creating a wide range of design deliverables, which include but are not limited to: web & print media, full branding packages, UX research-based design solutions integrated into impactful and visually appealing UI, wireframing and panning information architecture, creating and establishing visual languages with clear information hierarchy, vector-based illustrations and icon design, marketing campaign planning and implementation & much more. I naturally take charge of projects and own client interactions. I am passionate about education and love sharing what I know. I have experience in mentoring Jr. designers and leading teams in a fair and constructive environment. I believe that people are people, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and empathy.
Work Experience
Freelance Designer
Senior Designer, Web UI/UX & Creative Direction
Working with different clients with a multitude of needs included but not limited to: creative direction, project leadership, print design, logo & branding, UI / UX design & consultation & information architecture, web design, front-end development (HTML & CSS), as well as providing consultation & design mentorship.
Enox Media
Senior Designer, Web UI/UX
Providing creative direction, leading various client projects in healthcare, hospitality and non-profit industries; leading design meetings & client interactions from project kick-off to completion. Researching and applying UX research to impactful UI design for web and mobile devices. Creating research-backed brand identities and visual languages that encapsulate the client’s needs. Producing targeted marketing campaigns and design collateral. Managing & mentoring jr. designers. Creating project timelines and milestones, implementing design systems as well as improving & implementing design systems & organization methodologies.
July 2014
- May 2021
United States
Bridgeline Digital
Front End Web Designer
Working on a large variety of design and front end development projects for enterprise level clientele, such as Triumph Motorcycles, UPS, Mobile Mini, Miami Children’s Hospital and many more.
December 2013
- July 2014
United States
MB2x
UI Lead
User Interface Lead for a software development company that concentrates on producing enterprise level software and applications. Responsibilities include: Leadership of individuals and teams, interface design and review, extensive front-end development on enterprise level projects & setting and holding the visual standards of all projects and products created.
October 2012
- December 2013
Tampa, Florida, United States
International BodyTalk Association
Web Designer
In-house web design and developer for the IBA. Responsibilities included: spearheading a multitude of projects concentration on the interfaces and user experiences of international web projects within the BodyTalk community, designing both print & web collateral & front-end web development.
June 2010
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Florida, United States
Education
SUNY New Paltz
B.F.A in Graphic Design // Minor in Asian Studies
August 2007
- May 2010
New Paltz, New York, United States
Nagasaki University Of Forigen Language (長崎外国語大学)
September 2009
- January 2010
Nagasaki, Japan
Sullivan County Community College
A.A.S Graphic Design // Computer Graphics
August 2005
- May 2007
Loch Sheldrake, New York, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Japanese (Conversational),
Awards
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
Silver Addy Award, Public Service - Online/Interactive ｜Fishbein Foundation
2020
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
Gold Addy Award, For Digital Advertising ｜AAF Tampa Bay Project
2015
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
Gold Addy Award, Digital Advertising ｜AAF Tampa Bay Project
2015
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
Gold Addy Award, Digital Advertising ｜Edge Social Drinkery Project
2015
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
Silver Addy Award, Digital Advertising ｜Feldman Orthodontics Project
2015
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
Silver Addy Award, Elements of Advertising ｜Haven Project
2015
Skills
Adobe,
Art Direction,
Creative Cloud,
Creative Direction,
CSS,
Design,
Design System,
Figma,
Graphic Design,
HTML,
Illustration,
Leadership,
Mentorship,
Product Design,
Responsive Design,
UI/UX,
UI/UX Design,
Web Design,
XD,