HI, I’M ASHLEY!
I’m a Chicago based designer and art director with over 10 years of experience across nonprofit and corporate tech.
After wearing many hats in the nonprofit sector, I found myself drawn to the problem-solving and creativity at the heart of design. Art and design have always been a driving force in my life, whether it was being voted "Most Artistic" in high school, studying art history at DePaul University, or building my career as a designer.
My deep understanding of art and design history, combined with the proactive mindset I developed through my nonprofit experience and the drive of being largely self-taught, provides me with a unique perspective and a strategic approach to every professional challenge I encounter. I have particular experience and passion for branding, typography, illustration, art direction, photoshoots, and digital design.
When I’m not designing, you’ll probably find me doing pilates, reading a good book, baking something delicious, or exploring all the awesome food, coffee, and craft beer spots around Chicago.
Experience
OpenGov, Lead Designer, July 2024 - Present
Grubhub, Designer, August 2022 - May 2024
Grubhub, Associate Designer, May 2021- August 2022
AIDS Foundation Chicago, Senior Graphic Designer, July 2020 - May 2021
AIDS Foundation Chicago, Graphic Designer, May 2017 - July 2020
Skills
Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, AfterEffects)
Figma
Canva
Frontify + DAM Management
Logo Design, Branding + Design Guidelines
Art Direction
Photoshoots + Pre-production
Out-of-home
Digital Design
Social Media Design
Paid Advertising
Web + UI Design
Print Design
Digital Illustration
Motion Graphics
Environmental Design
Project Management
Asana, Trello, Basecamp + Jira
Design Team Management + Mentorship