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Dennis Pickett

@dennispickett

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Creative brand designer with expertise in UX/UI and digital media.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters creativity and collaboration, allowing me to drive impactful design solutions.

I am a passionate brand designer with extensive experience in UX/UI design and digital media. Currently, I work as a Brand Designer at Quicken, where I play a pivotal role in evolving and maintaining the brand's identity. My collaboration with marketing teams ensures that our campaigns resonate with target audiences, and I contribute to the design of user-friendly app and website interfaces.

Previously, I served as a Creative Lead at Drip EZ, where I modernized the brand's visual identity and optimized the user experience for our website and mobile app. My work has significantly boosted customer engagement and retention through data-driven design and effective promotional campaigns. I thrive in cross-functional environments, collaborating with various teams to create cohesive brand experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Brand Designer

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Quicken

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Played a key role in evolving and maintaining Quicken's brand identity, ensuring consistency across all digital and physical touchpoints. Contributed to the design of Quicken's app and website interfaces, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience that aligns with the brand's goals.

Brand Identity Design Campaign Development Vendor Management

Creative Lead

Drip EZ

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Created visually appealing and functional packaging designs that reinforced the Drip EZ brand and enhanced the unboxing experience for customers. Led a refresh of the brand's visual identity to modernize its look and feel, including updates to the logo, color palette, and typography.

Website Optimization Visual Identity Overhaul Content Creation

Brand Designer

Nitrogen Wealth Inc.

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Collaborated directly with the Creative Director, Corporate Marketing Team, and Account Executives to provide strategic and creative direction to position the company with the brand image. Designed, produced, and managed interactive online content, including email templates, social media, promotional artwork, informative ebooks, infographics, and brochures.

Brand Strategy Content Design Copywriting Adobe Creative Suite WordPress

Senior Graphic Designer

CDMG Inc.

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

No description provided, but likely involved leading graphic design projects and teams. Focused on delivering high-quality visual solutions for clients.

Graphic Design Team Leadership Project Management Print Design Digital Design Branding Typography Layout Design

Lead Multimedia Designer

Healthcare Bluebook

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)

No description provided, but likely involved creating multimedia content for healthcare information. Focused on visual storytelling and engaging user experiences.

Video Production Animation Graphic Design Content Creation Digital Media User Experience Visual Storytelling

Graphic Design Intern

Healthcare Bluebook

Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 5 months)

No description provided, but likely involved assisting with graphic design tasks and learning industry best practices. Gained foundational experience in a professional design environment.

Graphic Design Adobe Creative Suite Layout Typography Branding Digital Design Print Design Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UX Academy, Designlab

Certificate, UX/UI Design

Completed an intensive 8-month online course focusing on UX/UI design principles and practices. Gained proficiency in tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, WordPress, HTML/CSS, SEO, and Webflow.

Xavier University

Bachelor of Arts, Advertising, Digital Media

Studied various aspects of advertising and digital media, gaining skills in PC and Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office. Developed foundational knowledge in design and media production.