Chay Land

Rapid Prototyping, App & Brand Designer

Long Beach, CA, USA
Creative problem solver with a fierce passion for design and innovative web strategies. Specialties include website design, user interface design, brand development, and crafting memorable first impressions. Learning is my life’s ambition and design is my outlet for it. My passion is creating exceptional user experiences through clean and functional design.

Work Experience

Chayland.design

Rapid Prototyping, App + Brand Designer

Designed and directed cross-functional platforms on ios, android,
desktop, roku, fire tv and apple tv. Launched renewable energy
brands, health tech MVP products and built a B2B rewards
backend system. Facilitated workshops and strategy sessions to
rapid prototype and test ideas.
October 2019 - Present Long Beach, California, United States

Stellar Agency

Art Director

Created pitch decks for potential business. Responded to RFPs. Led branding and website projects with teams of 2-3. Rebranded the Port of Long Beach.
October 2018 - October 2019 Torrance, California, United States

Devise Interactive

UI/UX Designer

Part of a team that named, branded, designed and developed new
companies and their message. Designed interfaces and user
experiences for apps, websites and backend management systems.
December 2014 - October 2018 Irvine, California, United States

IMarket Solutions

Web Designer

Graphic and Responsive Web Designer at lead generation and solutions company with a focus in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contracting fields.

• Revamped iMarketSolutions and contributed to its brand and culture.
• Designed websites and landing pages which aided in improving clients' lead conversion rates.
• Developed a solid understanding for SEO and content marketing strategies.
June 2014 - June 2015 California, United States

Who Is Who, Inc.

Creative Director + Graphic Designer

Led the creative team in branding and marketing Who Is Who, a Medical Professional solutions company, and started its magazine publication from concept to final product. Mentored others in constructive design strategies and design executions. Directed and designed 3 Issues of Who Is Who Health magazine.
February 2011 - June 2014 Newport Beach, California, United States

High Tech Web Designers

Lead Graphic Designer + Junior Web Developer

Met with clients and gathered input to create custom logos, websites, and marketing material. Coded websites using HTML, PHP, CSS, Javascript, and jQuery.
February 2011 - June 2012 California, United States

Forge 54

Graphic Designer

Participated in a collaborative, weekend-long marketing experience where advertisers, designers, developers, creative professionals, and students donated their time and talents to create, inspire, and help to educate parents, teachers, and children on the importance of play. Designed the Playworks microsite to promote Playbook app.
Santa Ana, California, United States

NIKE DESIGN STUDIO

UI/UX Designer

• Collaborated with a team of design students in conjunction with Senior Nike Creative to enhance the experience of the BMX Athlete with the Nike+BMX Mobile App.
• Designed a solution that collects data through GPS and power measurement technology and collaboratively designed Boom Bar, Track It+ BMX app and power link.
January 2012 - May 2012 California, United States

WATG Sponsored Studio

Graphic Designer

Collaborated with a team of design students in conjunction with WATG Senior Architects’ to enhance the experience of guests at hotel Alegria in Cabo San Lucas.
January 2013 - May 2013 Irvine, California, United States

Education

Laguna College Of Art And Design

B.F.A.

August 2009 - May 2013 Laguna Beach, California, United States

Skills

After Effects, Art Direction, Brainstorming, Brand Development, Branding, Conceptualization, Content Creation, Creative Consulting, CSS, Directing, Editing, Graphic Design, HTML, Information Architecture, Layout Design, Logo Design, Marketing, Mentoring, Mobile And Responsive, Photography, Photography, PHP, Presentation, Storyboarding, Team Building, UI, User Research , Ux, Website Design,

Community Outreach

Digital & Drinks Host 2019
Hosted discussions focused on design and tech.

Girl Gang Creatives Organizer 2019
Host events to encourage a supportive community of female creatives in Los Angeles.

Ladies Wine and Design Irvine 2018
Chapter Leader
Organized monthly events to empower creative ladies. In this group we discuss topics on creativity, business & life.