Vanessa S Lann
Contact Information
425-***-****, Lubbock, TX, ************@*****.***, www.vanessalann.design
User Interface Designer (UI) & Visual Designer
Creative and passionate designer with over 5 years of experience in the creative industry, with experience in print design, visual design, wireframes and designing user flows. Proven ability to work with collaboratively with cross-functional teams, demonstrate storytelling, develop concepts from sketches and ideation to working prototypes, manage branding, manage projects and develop client relationships.
Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Wireframing, Typography, Branding, UI Design, UX Design, Invision / Adobe XD, Interaction Design, Prototyping, CSS, HTML, Product Design, End to end skills, User driven design, Understanding of design theory, Illustration
Professional Experience
Samila Boutique, Seattle, WA, www.samilasboutique.com May 2015 – Present
Visual Designer / Media Coordinator
Hired as the designer for the brand to support the business’s online growth and local/ online advertising. Designed their bridal division branding and merchandise as well as their website as well as their in-store branding and merchandising.
Key Contributions:
Re-brand the business’s online presence that elevated the stores profile and increased followers in the area among their customers.
Designed and marketed their annual “National Bridal Sale Event” on their online accounts and designed instore promotional material.
Coordinate all social media platforms for a cohesive look for the brand.
Published and maintain the store website as well as make sure the website is mobile ready with Android and IOS.
Freelance, Seattle WA / Lubbock, TX, www.vanessalann.design 2014 – Present
Graphic Designer,
Undertook personal and commissioned projects to increase my portfolio quality. Hired by brands and individuals to design their brand identity and accompanying materials. Learnt to become a self-learner/ self-directed and undertake new skills such as HTML, SS, Javascript, Cinema 4d and Zbrush.
Key Contributions:
Designed individual branding for streamers: Overlays, Profile tags, Logos, notifications.
Developed Brand manuals for small businesses.
Completed a project from sketches to published product: Kinky Dink Book (Available on Amazon)
Freelance, Seattle, WA / Austin, TX, www.korisphotography.com 2013 – 2016
Photographer & Retoucher
Organized and scheduled photoshoots for brands and magazine editorials as well as manage photo budgets and work with varying teams of creatives. Created different concepts for brands for advertising and product showcases and produce contact that impacts the consumer.
Key Contributions:
Scout unique locations: On and off models product photography.
Execute high end digital retouching for advertisements and magazines.
Manage tight deadlines and manage my team.
Created Unique and eye-catching campaigns for product series.
Curtin Student Guild, Perth, WA, Australia, https://www.guild.curtin.edu.au/ July 2011 – Feb 2014
Multimedia Officer
Joined the Member Benefits division to create advertising and promotional material for the digital signage across the university campus. Assist the lead Graphic Designer and design team with promotional, Annual Diary and department branding.
Key Contributions:
Create attention grabbing advertisements, menus and promotional material for events for the digital signage across campus.
Design promotional posters and advertising for student events each semester.
Utilize multimedia products for greater engagement and coverage to online audiences.
Re-brand Guild student departments with a cohesive design and set a brand manual and usage regulations to save time when designing material.
Education and Technical Proficiencies
Bachelor of Arts (Double Major); Creative Advertising and Graphic Design, Photography and Illustration (2014)
Curtin University, WA, Australia
Certificate II in Business (BSB20107)
(2010)
Mercy College, WA, Australia