Creative Boiler

I am currently working under contract as a UX/UI designer for a major Telecommunications company. My current responsibilities include updating component libraries, maintaining, editing and completing existing prototypes to conform to an updated Pattern Guide, Research of, and Creation of User flow diagrams for an EC (Existing Customer) user experience as well as editing and continuing existing user flow diagrams. Heavy use of MS Teams and Adobe XD and the entire Adobe Creative Suite. 

Previously I was the UX/UI Designer and senior graphic designer for GetYourQuote.com a lead generation company specializing in home improvement franchises. I am currently responsible for the creation of all marketing material and online promotions. I have been kept quite busy building prototypes for both user facing and customer facing web content for their new franchise excellentpainters.com.

Previously I spent a ten-month position as the Marketing and Creative Director at T4S Partners, Inc. I was in charge of the creation of all creative, marketing material and frontend prototypes for landing pages. This includes all print, online, video (Adobe Premiere Pro) and virtual media, as well as upkeep and maintenance of their WordPress website and the creation of new content. I was also in charge of promoting their company on social media. While at T4S Partners I was involved in the writing and distribution of press releases and other corporate distributions including the creation of many PowerPoint presentations. It should be noted that this position was unique in the aspect that I worked with companies/partners around world. While predominantly Mac based, I did heavy stints in Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and can work cross platform.

I have been a Senior Graphic Designer for 25 years. I am an expert in The Adobe Creative Suite CC. I’ve taught Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop at the College level and was one of the primary designers to vet InDesign in my last companies transition to the Adobe Creative Suite from another page layout program. I can work cross platform and am skilled in MS Word, Excel and Power Point. I also have over 20+ years agency experience. In addition, I have excellent project management and communications skills. In the past I’ve used platforms such as Trello, Prezi and Microsoft Dynamics to aid in project management. My latest projects have necessitated heavy use in Bootstrap.

A UXUI Visual Designer has to be able to design from the ground up. This means knowing methods of design but also be competent in utilizing HTML and CSS. A good designer also knows when to cut away and implement fresh perspectives. I have a strong portfolio of web application design that show a fluency in Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator CC and unique ways to create wireframes and cutting comps using Figma, Adobe XD, InVision and Sketch. While maintaining focus on business goals I never lose sight of developing a maximized user-centered experience. That means meshing your client’s intent and the target audience. Regardless of the theme or subject it has to be highly technical but comfortable on the back end.

I have over 15+ years’ experience in the design of Web pages, splash pages, landing pages and feel extremely comfortable in HTML5 and CSS. Email marketing, online banners, the design of user interfaces and defining the user experiences are all well within my skill set. I have worked in print media, brand marketing and digital illustration as well. In the motion graphics field, I enjoy the use of Adobe After Effects CC, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, and Blender.

Best Regards,
Don Shearn
UX/UI Designer
UX/UI Designer
303.918.4775