Sunny Stanila
@sunnystanila
UX/UI and Visual Designer who turns brand and landing-page design into measurable conversion growth.
What I'm looking for
I’m a UX/UI and Visual Designer with 7 years of experience creating strategic, high-impact design solutions that elevate brands and drive measurable results. I combine graphic design, art direction, and motion to build design systems and creative that perform.
At Retirement Planners of America, I led a full brand redesign across visual identity, website, and print collateral—doubling conversion rates and directly supporting revenue growth. I also orchestrated digital ads, social media visuals, Salesforce Marketing Cloud weekly newsletters and invitations, event materials, and edited podcast audio and video content.
Currently, I design and manage high-performing landing pages for 26 home improvement clients, using data-driven design and A/B testing to maximize lead generation and engagement. I also collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design strategy with business goals, while continuously optimizing layouts, calls-to-action, and content.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Conversion Designer
Webrunner Media Group
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Design and optimize high-performing landing pages for marketing campaigns, specializing in lead generation and user engagement for home improvement companies. Manage 26 client accounts by running A/B tests on layouts, CTAs, and content, and implementing seasonal promotions and strategic pop-ups to increase lead volume and engagement.
Animation Supervisor
Yzanakio
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Managed a team working on the award-winning animated film Ibuka: Justice. Streamlined the production workflow and provided comprehensive feedback throughout the production process to ensure timely delivery.
Senior Graphic Designer
Retirement Planners of America
Jan 2018 - Jan 2022 (4 years)
Led an end-to-end brand redesign (visual identity, website, and print collateral), unifying the brand presence and doubling conversion rate (+100%). Orchestrated creation of digital ads, social media visuals, Salesforce Marketing Cloud weekly newsletters and invitations, event materials, and edited podcast audio/video content; coordinated with contracted marketing creative agencies and IT firms.
Graphic Designer
Reinsurance Group of America
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)
Conceptualized and designed marketing materials for an e-underwriting B2B SaaS sold internationally. Contributed to increased sales through effective marketing collateral design.
Motion Graphics Designer
Liquid 9
Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)
Conceptualized and produced dynamic motion graphics for clients including Wendy's, Angus Beef, Jim Beam, Bacardi, and Sporting KC. Delivered award-winning work recognized with a Silver Lion at Cannes Lions and a Webby Award in Advertising & Media.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Google UX Design Certificate
Google UX Design Certificate, UX Design
Completed the Google UX Design certificate program focused on UX design practices.
Concordia University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Studio Art (Film Production)
Grade: GPA 4.06
Earned an MFA in Studio Art with a concentration in Film Production from Concordia University.
University of Missouri–Kansas City
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Studio Art (Graphic Design and Motion Graphics)
Grade: GPA 4.0
Earned a BA in Studio Art focused on Graphic Design and Motion Graphics from the University of Missouri–Kansas City.
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