Hi, I’m a designer and art director with a background in fine art and a passion for storytelling. I work across brand identity, art direction, and campaign systems, bringing together visuals, words, and culture to make brands more engaging and memorable. I’m endlessly curious, whether I’m digging into research, wandering grocery store aisles, hunting for treasures at flea markets, or seeing the world through the eyes of my child. I believe great work comes from giving people room to experiment, take risks, and learn from mistakes. That spirit of curiosity and openness shapes how I lead teams and build brands.

Let’s connect!

Experience



Amazon — Los Angeles

XCM Prime Brand, Senior Designer (Contact)

University of Southern California — Los Angeles

Creative Lead 

Frank Collective — Los Angeles

Associate Creative Director 
Freelance Design Lead


Collier.Simon — Los Angeles

Art Director


Atomicdust — St. Louis
Senior Designer 

Plated — New York
Senior Designer
Designer 

Paperless Post — New York
Senior Designer 

Etsy — Brooklyn
Brand Design Intern

Education



Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

MFA, Graphic Design

New York University (NYU)

BFA,Studio Art
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