We create
our own
tomorrows.

We create our own tomorrows.

 

Hi, I’m Michael, a / / / / / Designer.

Projects

Skills

I've spent the last fifteen years designing branding, websites, and print materials for a diverse array of companies.

With a wealth of design experience applicable to any type of project, I can take your brand to the next level. I’ve created visual identities from the ground up, designed countless websites, and built deliverables for corporate events with thousands of attendees. Working remotely for the past four years, I have consistently delivered timely and effective visual solutions.

I like to let my work speak for itself. In addition to my most recent projects, my skills are detailed here as well. Expect updates to these sections very soon, as I’m always looking for new challenges and ways to grow as a creative professional.

Brands I've Worked With

My Experience

2020–Present

Universities Space Research Association

Houston, TX

Senior Web Designer

  • Redesigned and rebuilt massive scientific website with over 200k yearly visitors.
  • Develops wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs to deliver engaging user experiences.
  • Collaborates with NASA scientists to display their research and visually represent complex information.
  • Creates new webpages and interactions with adherence to UX best practices and Section 508 compliance.
  • Works with development team to implement web-based interfaces including complex scheduling portal.

2015–2019

LivaNova

Houston, TX

Senior Graphic Designer

  • Oversaw global brand identity for VNS Therapy™ as it reached nearly $100 million in sales.
  • Executed or directed all creative assets including print collateral, websites, event materials, emails, and social media.
  • Developed and managed style guides, ensured their consistent application across all platforms
  • Created graphics, illustrations, and diagrams to make complex topics understandable.
  • Redesigned corporate website, worked closely with development team and product managers to implement style guide and align user experiences with business goals.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop creative concepts for $10 million advertising campaign for products including the SenTiva® anti-seizure device.
  • Created many high-level PowerPoint presentations for marketing, internal communications, and conventions.

2012–2015

Novatex Solutions

Sugar Land, TX

Multimedia Designer

  • Created custom websites, user interfaces, videos, and branding for over 30 clients in diverse industries.
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to create storyboards and videos for marketing efforts.

2011–2012

Channel Dynamix

Houston, TX

Multimedia Designer

  • Built websites, branding, storyboards, illustrations, animations, and motion designs for multiple clients.
  • Created promotional and instructional videos for software products with Adobe After Effects, built storyboards in Photoshop.

2009–2010

Kaplan Eduneering

Houston, TX

Multimedia Designer

  • User experience and interactive design for educational courses, web design and markup, visual theme development, image editing.
  • Implemented fundamental understanding of graphic design principles including color theory, composition, and typography to build beautiful user interfaces.

  2009

University of Houston

Houston, TX

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Communication

Feel free to reach out.

If you have a project I can help with, or need a new member on your creative team, please send me an email, or a message on LinkedIn. I can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together.