About

Hello! I’m Laura, a versatile cross-disciplinary designer based out of Portland, Oregon. I love to learn, thrive in the unknown, and am always down for a cup of coffee.

My career has taken me across industries, where I’ve been pushed to take on new challenges. I specialize in brand positioning, visual identity, and strategic design, helping mission-driven brands grow through unique visual identities, custom illustrations, and digital experiences. I approach every project with a big-picture perspective and a keen eye for detail, collaborating closely with stakeholders to bring ideas to life.

Outside of client work, I run an Etsy shop called Witty Scent Shop, where I channel my dark humor into candles, perfect for anyone who just needs to watch something burn.

Education

Art Direction
Academy of Art University

Graphic Design
Texas Christian University

Experience

Freelance Brand Designer
May 2024 - Present

Clients: BerlinRosen (Gates Foundation, ServiceNow, GoDaddy), Contentstack, Hygge House, Outward Bound California, Skyword (Salesforce, Slack)

Senior Art Director @ Zerocater
May 2021 - Apr 2024 (3 years)

Freelance Senior Visual Designer @ MessageLab
Feb 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Director of Design @ EvoShare
May 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 year 10mo)

Freelance Designer @ San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year)

Skillset

Technical:
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, After Effects, XD), Figma, Sketch, InVision, Microsoft Suite, Canva

Soft Skills:
Strong presenting skills, leading a design team, mentoring junior designers, project management, efficiently working with stakeholders