TALENT & RESOURCES

Local Talent & Resources

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Design

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Alexa Fábrega

Design & Cultural Agency

Ashley Schoenknecht

Designer and Art Director in San Francisco with experience working on brands large and small, from education to travel to healthcare to publishing. I am passionate about smart & strategic design & branding and fun creative ideas. I love what I do! I'm looking for the next step in my career and a great project to inspire me.

Aynne Valencia

Aynne has over 11 years digital design experience. Most recently she has been Digital Product Design Director at an ad agency in San Francisco. Her experience includes: User Experience Design at Yahoo! and Lead Product Designer at Microsoft. Before turning her attention to interaction design, she was an Art Director and Graphic Designer. She is an advocate for contextual, collaborative design and employ user-centric process methodologies. She has lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver simple, elegant and innovative solutions for her clients. Her clients include: Visa, Nike, Microsoft and McDonalds. She has crafted breakthrough, award winning cross-platform experiences such as mobile sites and alternate reality games. Aynne specializes in creating next-gen products that center around social interactions and mobility and has designed interfaces for multi-touch screens, websites, mobile devices and software. In addition to her fulltime work, she actively contribute to the user experience community through speaking engagements, panels, reviewing papers for conferences, teaching at San Francisco State University and is currently serving as Co-Local Leader along with Josh Damon-Williams for the San Francisco Chapter of the Interaction Designers Association (IxDA). Outside of work, her priority is travel. She can be found writing horror stories in small villages in Transylvania, flying in tiny Cesna planes to East Coast beaches of Costa Rica, sketching in the desert in Algeria and hiking in Slovakia. She looks forward to her next camel trek.

Ben

10 Years of inhouse/freelance Design, Creative and Art Direction.

Ben Dutro

I'm a creative professional with thirteen years of experience as a designer, illustrator, writer, brand guy, and anything else I can do to avoid a singular label. Welcome to my profile.

Ben Pang - AD

I am a zombie; I don't sleep and only drink tomato juice. (wait isn't that Vampire?)

Betsy Filson

Graphic designer and art director specializing in user-centric design for marketing, advertising and brand development. Roles: art director, project manager, content manager, producer and lead designer for projects such as website design, online/banner advertising, exhibit display, editorial layout, print marketing, and identity design.

Betty Chen

Lead Visual Designer Specializing in UI design and branding. Daily projects include website design, motion graphics, Flash multimedia, corporate identity and print graphics. Current with changes in the industry through continuing professional development and industry applications knowledge.

bluehouse studio

Bluehouse Studio is the online home of Karolina Sadocha, print & web design professional based in San Francisco, California.

Bobby Morgan

Senior Recruiter with a passion for all things design-related.

Brandon Redenius

I'm a San Francisco-based graphic designer and illustrator, specializing in marketing design and design for the music industry. I enjoy reading Batman comics, watching adventure movies, discovering more of San Francisco, and the occasional trip to Disneyland.

Brent Couchman

Designer & Illustrator specializing in packaging, identity & branding.

Brian Son

Designer with a tint of art directorship seeking to make it as a full-time art director. Hailing from Denver as a Colorado native, looking to expand opportunities filled with sunshine and an endless ocean horizon. Clients include: Ford Motor Company, Vail Resorts, Beaver Creek, Kimmel Vineyards, Materra Wine, Epson America, Neurodisc Records, Spectacle Entertainment, and more.

Catherine Lagman

I am a visual artist with 3+ years experience in graphic and web design. I'm currently seeking a challenging graphic design role that will allow me to further my knowledge and experience in the industry.

Character

Character is a San Francisco-based, independent creative agency with a passion for launching, rejuvenating and propelling brands. Our goal is to create lasting and meaningful relationships between our clients brand and their audience through smart thinking and intelligent design.

Chelsey Dyer

I'm a graphic designer from Texas living in San Francisco.

Chen Design Associates

award-winning branding, design, communications firm

Chris Anderson

I'm a happily married man, father, entrepreneur, and lover of amazing design + technology. I'm also the co-founder of Freshout.us (an interactive product design + development agency), the company behind Breezi.com - the world's best website creation & management platform for creatives of all flavors. Whether you're a designer, marketer, copywriter, photographer, videographer, or other creative type, Breezi will let you create an amazing website, giving you pixel level control over the look and feel + simple content management. And it's all wrapped in the most flexible and easy to use web-based software you've ever seen. Originally from the Philadelphia area, I now live, work and play in the Bay Area and love every second of it. When I'm not working, you'll catch me out at design/tech/start-up events and conferences, hanging with my family and friends, cuttin' a little rug, riding my motorcycle, cooking up tasty creations, or out enjoying the great outdoors. I'm ALWAYS looking to show Breezi off to new people and hopefully get bloggers and other media types interested enough to give us a little shine, so if you're interested and wanna chat, just ping me! Wanna take Breezi for a test drive? Go to breezi.com and signup!

Chris Da Sie

I'm an interactive designer and developer who works with the purpose of breaking through the digital noise; approaching every project with in-depth research and strategy well before the ink drops. I trained in graphic design at San Francisco’s Academy of Art before moving into the digital realm. I worked for five years in California then headed out to the eastern edge of North America where I now works at Target Marketing. My client list includes Subway Restaurants (USA), Ford, Subaru Canada, Mitsubishi Canada, Jamieson Laboratories, Scouts Canada and Air Canada Jazz. I've has accumulated many national and international awards over the years – most recently an e-Tourism award for Best Website for Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism.

Chris Sellinger

Chris Sellinger is a graphic designer based out of San Francisco, CA. Passionate about memorable and engaging design that is centered around concept-driven details and connects with its audience.

Christi Pier

graphic designer

Christopher Simmons

Christopher Simmons is a designer, writer, educator, design advocate, and principal of the noted San Francisco design office MINE™. MINE™ designs identities, books, consumer products, packaging, and print and interactive collateral for scientific visionaries, educational reformists, best-selling authors, museums, design institutions, entrepreneurs, telecommunications giants, and Hollywood producers. Simmons is an adjunct professor of design at the California College of the Arts, a frequent judge and lecturer on design issues around the country, and the author of four books. His most recent book, Just Design, focuses on designing for social causes.

Dawson Beggs

Designer and upcoming graduate at Creative Circus in Atlanta GA.

Emelie Ivansson

Emelie Ivansson is a creative native with a Digital Media Degree from Hyper Island, Sweden. With a few years of work experience, including freelance operations within design and photography, Interactive designer at ATTIK, San Francisco, currently holding a position at AKQA, London, Designer on Nike Women Global. Driven by the passion for great design, problem solving and attention to detail, constantly eager to build and evolve the brand further.

Emily Fisher

Graphic Designer working in print, interactive and motion design.

Eric George Kirchner

I am a graphic and apparel designer with experience working with agencies, small design shops, and as a freelance/contract designer. Recently I have worked on brands such as: Comcast, Hestra Gloves, Sierra Designs, Kelty, Ultimate Direction, Mission Workshop, Magpul, and Active Junky. You can see my work at www.ericgeorgekirchner.com.

Erin Mackenzie

I am a digital visual designer passionate about meaningful & artistically crafted interactive pieces, Conceptual Games, and striving to encourage the imagination in all. In terms of my experience, I have chosen to take the road less traveled. I like to take chances, experience new things and reflect. I enjoy creative fusion with technology. I am ready for all and any challenges.

Fadila

I have over 10 years of experience working as a graphic designer for both Print and Web. I am very knowledgeable about new technologies and an eager learner. I am very comfortable in taking Digital as well as Print projects from inception to completion. I have worked with many clients from different industries to create or redesign their websites, such as Fattext.com, Select2Gether.com, whamix.com, Billeetplume.com and many others. I also have proved the ability of designing creative imagery using my extensive knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and Digital Photography.

Gerry Pirritano

The best way to learn more about me is to contact me for a friendly introduction. Until then here is some history... For more than 18 years, I've enthusiastically channeled my passion for art and design into a colorful profession creating unique graphic design and effective visual communications using tailored combinations of imagination, form, function and impact. I emphatically believe I can best serve my clients by being knowledgeable of all facets of the creative process, and take great pride in fully realizing a project from concept to completion, design through production. My portfolio presents a collection of various projects created for a spectrum of clients spanning a multitude of industries and organizations including numerous agencies, corporate environments, banking and financial, eCommerce, retail, healthcare, home building and real estate, automotive manufacturing and sales, computers and electronics, non-profit, restaurants and hospitality, entertainment and special events. (Long-winded, but true!) With mastery of print well under my belt, web design will follow suit as I finish the 4th year of my BA program in Web Development next fall. I also strut a noteworthy technical background in Mac OS and IT that ensures an edge on the latest computer technologies and digital tools so vital to creating and managing an efficient creative workflow.

Gritchelle Fallesgon

Graphic Designer & Picture Taker

Hans Akrok

Swedish designer based in l.a. (for the moment)

Henry Lannan

Hello. I am a youngish designer living in San Francisco with my beautiful wife Jennie and our cat Nisu. When not designing you can find me playing bass guitar in one of several San Francisco bands or riding my bike on day trips throughout the San Francisco Bay. I also enjoy taking on free projects when time permits mainly for other musical groups or worthy non profit organizations. I'd love to meet you! Thanks!

Jaclyn Hughes

My name is Jaclyn, and I have a mediocre sense of humor. I am a native Delawarean, a meticulous grammar ninja, and I have a nearly reasonable affection for bunnies.

jason huang

Art Center College of Design BFA: graphic design Specialty: print, branding, letterpress, presentations, editorial, book design, concept development

Jason Rothman

designer/art director/illustrator/creative person currently residing in san francisco, california.

Jason Warriner

Experienced designer living in the SF bay area.

Jay F. Martinez

I am a graphic designer based out of San Francisco that is currently seeking full-time employment, freelance / contract work, or an internship.

Jay Ferguson

Coming Soon

Jeffery Shepherd

Branding, print, custom typography, and some web tinkering. In my spare time, I get into book binding, letterpress, and things involving needle and thread. Say hi@jefferyshepherd.com

Jen Childers

I am an editorial designer, but I also do quite a bit of advertising work. I started as an Art Director... now I'm the Creative Director of Dallas Hotel Magazine. Did I mention I am also the production manager of the magazine? I guess you could say I do it all.

Jessica Greenwalt

Multiple award-winning graphic designer from Berkeley, California. Develops marketing plans, logos, websites, packaging, advertisements, books, and anything else her clients from around the world need. Featured in Design 360 Degrees Magazine, The Bay News, the San Francisco Examiner, Creative Fan, Tech Blue's Industry Experts, and more.

Joe Delone Venters

Hello There, I'm Joe. As of late,I art direct at a small interactive shop in San Francisco. "Just an A.D." not so much... As a self proclaimed Photoshop Ninja, I'm a true advocate of process and the belief that form follows function. I love thinking through use-case; identifying potential good and bad surprises associated with UX. With a concept-to-completion mindset I never turn down a good ol' fashion brainstorm session. All self promotion aside; I absolutely love designing mobile applications and websites. Currently I am employed full-time. I'm always looking for opportunity to collaborate with like minded folks. Why don't we grab a pint and chat? ______@: joe@thedrft.us

Josh Novak - Chief Creative Owl/Co-Owner - Owl Republic

My name is Josh Novak and I am the Chief Creative Owl at Owl Republic in Fort Collins, Colorado. Owl Republic is a professional freelance design team and we design websites, logos, advertisements, banners, posters, print materials, packaging, and more. I am 26 years old, creative, professional, fun and passionate about good design. I also have marketing and communications experience. I am currently seeking a full time Graphic Designer/Web Designer/Creative Director/Art Director position in San Francisco and surrounding cities. I am willing to relocate myself for a full time creative position with competitive pay and benefits. I am available immediately for a full time position or freelance work. Contact me if interested in hiring me, I look forward to hearing from you! -- Josh Novak - Chief Creative Owl Owl Republic www.owlrepublic.com 970.214.5007

julan

Under development

Justin Symons

Web & print designer in San Francisco with 5+ years of experience.

Kira Wong

Design Management Professional. Accomplished design and marketing professional with over 12 years of experience creating small and large-scale design work in both fast-paced agency and in-house environments. My Forté: • Keeping the creative process aligned with business objectives. • Facilitating functions to optimize productivity, efficiency, and quality. • Improving team morale and creativity. Specialties: Graphic Design | Project & Resource Management | Budget Allocation | Team Leadership | Scheduling | Advertising & Marketing | Art Direction

Lee Chakov

I'm a freelance Interactive Designer with expertise in web, mobile and social

Leila Singleton

Leila Singleton is an award-winning graphic designer, fine artist and writer based in San Francisco, California. Her artwork appears in over half a dozen books and has been exhibited in such diverse locations as Times Square and Kharkov, Ukraine.

Luther Thie

Interactive creative director, art director and designer

Marcos Puig

I am Marcos Puig. I was born in 1984 in the city of Barcelona. I have always been influenced by artistic tendencies. I studied Bussiness and Design, specializing in Graphic Design. Over the last year I did a traineeship in McCann Erickson Worldgroup. What can I say about me? Well, I'm more of Steven Segal than Chuck Norris, I like more people like Messi than Cristiano, more of Mad Men than Sex on the city, homemade food than McDonald’s, love running more than laying down, cooking it than to be cooked, more of an A plan than a B, Coldplay than U2, Apple than Microsoft. I am an eager beaver and very dedicated to learn something new every single day. I am thirsty for inspiration and new ways of thinking. I do not know if with this I have given some clue to how I am ...but if you go to this site (www.marcospuigbruna.com), which features a selection of projects that I have created,I hope you can get to know me a little bit better. Best regards

Mark Wasserman

I've spent my career creating visual experiences for all sorts of projects, ranging from consumer web applications to childrens' books. These days, I'm the Director of Visual Design at Causes.com, helping to bring philanthropy into everyone's life. The average day includes a whole lot of UX/UI design work, product strategy, user testing, copywriting, talking about game mechanics for making philanthropy fun, watching TED Talks, and impromptu building competitions.

Max Luster

A San Francisco based designer/developer.

Mike

Visual Design | UI | UX : Web, Print, Mobile, Flash, Facebook apps, Enterprise, Out-of-home

Mike Moss

Recently graduated from the Academy of Art, Mike has worked in user experience design at Western Union, helping to design and develop online financial products, and helping to improve customer service applications. Currently Mike works as a designer at Manmade, a design consultancy in San Francisco. When not designing, Mike can be found drawing and painting, and traveling.

Nicole LaFave

Quality and Creative Design Results. / Specializing in brand development, identity, print and web design, LaFave brings over nine years of award-winning experience to the design world for start-ups, retail products, and established business projects. ___There is no job too big or small, we'll figure it out. You should love your look, your logo, your brand image. If you don't, there is something wrong. Every project is unique, special and fully customized to cut through the cloudy market space with clean, clear and consistent communication.

Nicole Landry

I'm an independent contractor focusing on UX, IxD, Content and Product Strategy. Strong interest in mobile and tablet work for startups, in-house product teams, and small agencies. (Currently working with a stealth startup). I have 10 years experience integrating user needs, business objectives, and technical capabilities into user experience strategy, design and development for web, mobile, applications, and interactive tv. I've led teams, worked side by side in collaborative environments, and completed projects independently.

Noella Bible

Graphic Designer / Art Director

Olivia Warnecke

designer/art director/painter/flâneur

Peter Judd

CD/Director of Design currently working for Hub Strategy.

Peter Nies

User experience designer currently playing with mobile app design for financial institutions and film festivals.

Priyanka

Rebellious Reflection

Rebellious Reflection is a driven partnership of creative professionals providing effective problem solving strategies, print and digital design, along with interactive and visual media solutions to clients of all sizes. Our diversely skilled team utilizes the latest in technology and methodology to provide our clients with the most cutting edge products and services available. Rebellious Reflection continually will go above and beyond the client’s expectations through our innovative thinking, use of modern technology, diligent hard work, and deep rooted passion in the service we offer.

Rhea Horvath

As a designer my biggest influences are not just from other professionals. I am also influenced by the repetition of pattern I see in tapestries and the organic form of flora. In the future I see myself utilizing my design skills in many facets of my career. Through my designs I offer thoughtful concepts and clear executions. Along with a desire to be a designer, I am also a singer. I have collaborated with many local musicians and when I am not creating music I am designing and vice versa.

River Drum

I'm an artist who practices graphic design and fabric jewelry making at the moment. I have an MFA in Fine Art, and 3 years experience in graphic design. And I like kittens.

Rob Martin

Majorminor is a small award winning San Francisco creative studio.

Robin M. Eusebio

I'm an Art Director + Designer.

ryin kobza

extensive experience in brand identity, corporate identity, typographic design, poster design, print collateral, packaging, environmental systems, interactive design, copywriting, strategy and naming, production, and project management.

Salih

designer / animator

Silverlign Group Inc.

Silverlign Group, Inc. is a leading integrated strategy and design agency. We help some of the world’s most coveted brands such as Target, Levi Strauss & Company, Cisco, Mattel, PG&E, Expedia and Williams-Sonoma use traditional and new media to build unique and highly effective brand experiences, customer acquisition, conversion and loyalty. Our focus is on the quality of our work and the quality of the relationships we build. The success of these efforts is perhaps best supported by the fact that 100% of Silverlign’s growth is through our clients' success and referrals by our happy clients and friends.

Steven

I am a talented Designer with experience across an array of integrated advertising sectors. My creative experience extends throughout retail advertising, luxury goods, recruitment, pharmaceutical, fashion, educational and manufacturing. In these roles, I have been responsible for securing and maintaining business with clients by executing graphic requirements and/or developing campaigns that saw both bottom line return on investment. Responsibilities have included: • Provide a wide array of graphic services to key stakeholders • Design and produce printed materials • Manage the hiring, training, and evaluation process for direct reports • Liaise with other team members and third parties to coordinate production and distribution of all communications through multiple distribution channels • Formalize design studio structure, process and efficiency to integrate into a full service strategic marketing department

Steven Waller

Specialize in designing and developing amazing interactive experiences. Create clean, grid-based web design and hand coded standards-compliant HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Translate ideas and user requirements into sitemaps, wireframes, application flows, moodboards, design comps, and code; all with an attention to detail that borders on the obsessive. I have a strong understanding of information architecture, layout, color theory and typography. I live and breath all things web and am constantly learning new skills to stay up to date with the latest trends, technologies and styles.

Teri Durkin

Tyler Koeller

I'm a Designer & Front-End Developer who loves gaming, art, scifi, and the web. When I'm faced with a new challenge, I get excited. In fact, I'd say that's what I live for. Not more stuff, or money, but knowledge, and new challenges.

yena

I graduated from Academy of Art University. I speak Korean and English fluently. I work really well with team by communicating and collaborating. Very passionate about what i do and never be late for deadline. www.yenadesign.com/portfolio