Graphic Design, Product Design, Visual Design

Art Director with **+ years of experience creating digital and print solutions for education, editorial, and branding systems. Experienced in UX/UI design, prototyping, accessibility, design systems, and cross-functional team leadership.

EXPERIENCE

Rick Martin Creative

CONTRACT DESIGNER AUG 2019 - PRESENT

In-house and remote work for national and local clients including:

• Designed branding, packaging, and copywriting for a national food product line.

• Built a design system for a B2B AI-driven corporate fraud detection platform.

• Founded and launched a side business selling enamel pins, handling product design, branding, and e-commerce logistics.

Amplify Education, Inc.

PRODUCT DESIGNER AUG 2012 - AUG 2019

Making teacher’s lives easier and helping kids get excited about science.

• Designed digital and print experiences for K–8 science curriculum, integrating UX principles to enhance student engagement.

• Led cross-functional teams in the development of a hybrid digital/print learning platform.

• Conducted usability testing and classroom observations to inform product improvements.

• Created packaging for science kits and marketing collateral.

• Recruited and managed in-house and freelance design teams.

Pratt Institute

VISITING INSTRUCTOR SEP 2009 - AUG 2012

A chance to give back to my industry by training younger, hungrier competitors.

• Taught Design Procedures I & II, covering Adobe software, design principles, and real-world project workflows.

• Developed lesson plans and guided students through hands-on projects to build foundational design skills.

• Provided lab support and mentoring to enhance student success.

The Onion, Inc.

ART DIRECTOR JUN 2005 - JUL 2012

Designing for America’s Finest News Source.

• Directed visual design for web, print, and broadcast properties including The Onion and The A.V. Club.

• Increased e-commerce sales by redesigning the online store and improving UX/UI flow.

• Created product designs and collaborated with marketing and sales teams for integrated campaigns.

• Managed and mentored a team of designers and interns.

* This resume focuses on my 20 years of design experience in New York City. Upon request, I am happy to talk about my previous design experience in Austin. Rick Martin Design Generalist

Skills

UX, UI, Prototyping, User Testing,

Accessibility, Onboarding, Journey

Mapping, Wireframing, Responsive

Design, Design Systems

TOOLS

Adobe Creative Suite, Figma,Sketch, InVision

SPECIALTIES

Web, Print, Branding, Packaging,

Illustration, Mobile

MANAGEMENT

Team Leadership, Recruitment, Mentoring, Teaching, Cross-functional Collaboration

EDUCATION

Art Institute of Houston

Visual Communications

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rickmartintonight.com

New York City

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