A Digital & Visual Hybrid Designer
A father to three amazing boys, husband to my best friend, and forever in love with the Pacific Northwest. I enjoy growing plants of all kinds, herding our colorful flock of backyard chickens, standing below old trees, and snapping photos on a variety of vintage cameras I've collected over the years.
Recently became a Mentor to a recent College Design graduate through the AIGA Portland Mentorship Program.
I would describe myself as introverted and mostly quiet (but can be chatty around those I know well), introspective and analytical, down-to-earth, bit witty with a dry sense of humor, always curious, a visual thinker, honest, empathetic, and a good listener.
Happy to discuss your project or answer any questions you might have. You can use the Contact Us form in the nav bar or send an email to shawn@thegrimbear.com.
Note to Hiring Managers & Recruiters: Actively looking for my next in-house Designer role. Titles that relate to my experience include Digital Designer, Visual Designer, Graphic Designer, UI Designer, Web Designer, Multimedia Designer or Art Director role.
A lead in M Financial’s Digital & Creative Marketing Departments web design/development (including UX/UI best practices), email design/development, and photo/video shoot and production work. Providing art direction, advice, and mentorship in areas of expertise. Advocating for best design practices and digital improvements. Pushing for and implementing accessible design practices. Building and leveraging CMS Collections to streamline work. Working with outside vendors to direct and execute on various projects/services.
Led accounts from the design perspective executing brand-aligned print, P.O.P, digital, social (static and motion), and web for multiple utility clients including PPL Electric Utilities, TEP/UES, PECO, and marketing teams. Advocated for the use of appropriate technology and tools to ensure our team could provide better creative services and be more efficient. Collaborated on corporate creative initiatives including the redesign of the company website from wireframe and prototypes to final assets, ensuring it met current trends/standards and was responsive.
Developed responsive HTML/CSS email designs for customers that promoted sales. Creating images, illustrations, animations, and unique digital coupons for in store use. Processed product images for the Fred Meyer eCommerce website while maintaining image standards.
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