Designer

Email: ********.**********@*****.***

Web: cierrajadegonzales.com

Phone: 206-***-****

Hello

As a UI/graphic designer with several years of experience I believe I am highly qualified candidate for your graphic

deisgner position. My skills gained through both my extensive educational and professional background are a good

match for your position.

I have experience in multiple platforms including web applications and mobile experiences. From my education at the

University of Washington I learned the use of hierarchy, typography, ergonomics, fundamental design theories and

superior video and flash prototyping. I have several years of user interface design in software applications and mobile

devices experience and graphic design which include but not limited to illustrations, color theory and typography

with 3+ years experience in the professional field. I can quickly make wire frames and go through multiple iterations

to aid in the initial phases of design. Then using my skills in Photoshop, illustrator and Flash I can also create

convincing mockups and lo-fi prototypes. During my time at Zhurosoft, I redesigned mobile games working with

other designers and developers, adding new features to revamp those games. I have also designed and created UI

assets for Zhurosoft's most popular game as well as the creation of over 40% of the game's sellable content.

I took the position of lead designer at LikeBright, a dating site that specializes in working within your Facebook

network to help match together friends of friends in order to create meaningful relationships. I redesigned the web

application and created the mobile site from the ground up. Along with mock ups I have created detailed UI maps for

both the web and mobile sites and conducted several focus groups to test out new UI and ideas. I worked in a

fast-paced environment, creating wireframes and working closely with the CEO.

At the successful startup Porch.com, a fast pace was required me to keep up with the rapid growth of the company.

Porch set up home network to find the right professionals, get inspired, and manage your home all for free. The

company’s needs required me to be flexible. Shifting from print media, ui and advertising collateral. Porch’s

accelerated growth has gain the company media attention, awards and partnerships with large companies like Lowes.

I believe that my creativity and ability to find solutions along with my experience and education can benefit Brillio.

Attached is my resume and a short portfolio is available on request. My portfolio is also available online at

www.cierrajadegonzales.com. I look forward to hearing from you regarding the graphic deisgner position and will try

to contact Brillio in days ahead regarding this position. If you have any questions please feel free to email me or give

me a call at 206-***-****.

Thank you for your consideration.

Cierra Jade Gonzales

Portfolio: cierrajadegonzales.com

Email: ********.**********@*****.***

Phone: 206-***-****

Interaction/Graphic Designer

INTRODUCTION

I believe constraint does not mean compromise. Compromise ignores any relevant constraints thereby limiting design or even misdirecting it completely. Staying goal oriented and keeping the end state in mind has guided me as a designer. I am multitalented, enthusiastic and eager to think outside the box.

SKILLS

Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch3, Indesign, Video Editing, Photography, Illustrative skills

WORK

Porch

Marketing Designer

May 2014 - Current, Seattle,WA

Created marketing collateral including emails, social ads, and printed material. Worked closely with others to create targeted messages and designs. Also responsible for designs for pitches in partnerships with other companies.

LikeBright

Design Lead

Dec 2012 - March 2014, Seattle,WA

Led in developing the look and interaction of a startup dating site founded in Seattle. With the goal of connecting friends of friends to create meaningful relationships, I worked closely with developers and CEO to make a clean and functional web app. I made dozens of screens with several hundred iterations.

Zhurosoft

UI and Graphics Designer

June 2011 - Sept 2012, Seattle,WA

Involved video game ideation, game content and interface creation. Took part in maintenance and/or creation of four casual app games. Redesigned the interface of older games while adding new features to it. Collaborating with developers, creating wireframes and UI assets for new games.

EDUCATION

University of Washington

June 2012, Seattle, WA

Bachelors of Design, Specializing in Interaction Design

Students learn how to design interactions and how to identify and solve design problems in interactive devices, systems, and services. They respond to these design challenges by applying observation techniques, develop conceptual models to assess the perspectives of prospective users to develop interactions that are useful, understandable, and useful. Typography, design foundations, design drawing, color + composition, information visualization for interaction designers, visual storytelling, physical interaction design, design research techniques, advanced projects in interaction design, and professional practice are a few core classes that are apart of the curriculum.

REFERENCES

Nathan Stoltenberg

Head of Art Department

******@*********.***

Nick Soman

CEO of LikeBright

****@**********.***

Joanna Lord

VP of Marketing

******@*****.***

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