Andrius Krasuckas, Designer in Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Andrius Krasuckas

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Bio

Andrius is an experienced designer with a successful track record across diverse industries, including education, entertainment, healthy lifestyle, food, and fitness. He specializes in publication design and production, marketing campaigns, digital media, and UX design. Andrius is committed to creating impactful and engaging designs that educate and inspire the user while being tailored to the unique needs of each project.

Portfolio

Work Experience

Editorial Designer

2021 - 2023
MasterClass
  • Created customized ClassGuides that enhance world-class online courses. Researched and provided art direction to crafting marketing materials and engaging in Figma UX projects, shaping the learning experience on the streaming platform.
  • Enhanced user experience through cohesive visual language by aligning editorial illustrations with product vision and providing effective art direction to freelance illustrators.
  • Transformed siloed working environments through cross-functional collaboration, enabling effective communication, streamlined processes, and goal attainment for successful project outcomes.
Technologies: Adobe CC, Figma, Content Strategy

Product Designer

2019 - 2020
ChromaDex
  • Drove the creation of user-centric science and wellness products. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, leading the end-to-end design process to deliver exceptional user experiences with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Catalyzed a customer-centric brand presence by leveraging comprehensive competitive analysis, trend awareness, and user research to transform product identity and packaging.
  • Enhanced user experience and performance metrics by standardizing button placement, conducting user testing, prioritizing visual hierarchy, and updating design systems for cohesive brand presence.
Technologies: Adobe CC, Figma

Editorial Designer

2018 - 2019
Hollywood Reporter
  • Developed visually captivating and compelling designs for print and digital publications. Collaborated with the editorial team in conceptualizing and executing layouts, infographics, and illustrations that enhance storytelling and engage readers.
  • Volunteered to complete editorial illustrations, saving time and labor costs from outsourced vendors, allowing a more significant budget allocation for critical projects, and increasing team efficiency and productivity.
  • Implemented UX principles in print publications, establishing design guidelines, enhancing consistency, and increasing reader engagement and loyalty for a trusted and indispensable user experience.
Technologies: Adobe CC, Figma, Content Strategy

Creative Marketing Manager

2016 - 2018
Vorwerk, LLC — Thermomix USA
  • Supervised visual communications and brand appearance across media channels.
  • Coordinated visual asset development and execution for the online recipe platform Cookidoo.
  • Designed marketing campaigns that aligned with strategic objectives and increased brand awareness.
  • Organized design and production of sales materials, promotions, and event-marketing tools.
  • Produced and directed food/lifestyle photoshoots. Led the production of large-scale recipe publications.
  • Managed project budgets, outsourced vendors, and negotiated production expenses.
Technologies: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Expensify, Jira, Wrike, InVision, Sketch, Adobe CC, Figma, Content Strategy

Art Director

2013 - 2015
Active Interest Media
  • Conceived a complete redesign of MuscleMag and strengthened the magazine’s identity across other media and marketing channels.
  • Supervised visual content for: MuscleMag, The Box, Muscle & Performance, and Black Belt.
  • Created concepts and designs for covers, departments and features.
  • Directed and coordinated the work of photographers and illustrators.
  • Designed special print and digital projects that helped expand the company’s brands.
  • Managed all retouching and post production work.
Technologies: Adobe CC, Content Strategy

Art Director

2013 - 2013
Austin MD Magazine
  • Worked with publisher and editorial team to create a new healthy-lifestyle magazine for the Austin community.
  • Conceptualized and designed features, covers and department templates.
  • Managed identity standards across multiple marketing fields.
  • Oversaw production as well as photography and illustration assignments.
  • Designed magazine ads according to clients’ brand guidelines.
Technologies: Adobe CC, Content Strategy

UX Designer

2012 - 2013
Neubus
  • Collaborated with software developers on projects for state government agencies.
  • Created sitemaps, user flows, and wireframes.
  • Designed and oversaw user-interface for mobile and desktop applications.
  • Maintained quality control by testing new products and newly implemented features.
  • Designed the company’s marketing materials.
Technologies: Adobe CC

Graphic Designer

2012 - 2012
Austin Monthly Magazine
  • Designed new page layouts for Austin Monthly and Austin HOME magazines.
  • Created editorial illustrations and info graphics for various articles.
  • Retouched images.
  • Supervised art interns and assured the quality of press during production weeks.
Technologies: Adobe CC, Content Strategy

Senior Graphic Designer

2006 - 2010
Respublikos Leidiniai, UAB
  • Designed new page layouts and covers for various magazines and newspapers including Julius/Brigita, SportoZmones, Laisvalaikis, and the newspaper Respublika.
Technologies: Adobe CC

Graphic Designer

2004 - 2006
Mazoji Indra
  • Created identity and marketing materials for individual clients and small businesses.
  • Designed product catalogs, municipal office documents, and hospital patient forms.
  • Operated a wide-format printer—setting up artwork and maintaining quality control.
Technologies: Adobe CC
2018 - 2019

Completed Courses in UX Design, UX Research

General Assembly - Los Angeles, CA, USA

2018 - 2018

Completed a Course in 3D Game Design and Game Engine: Unity

UCLA Extension - Los Angeles, CA, USA

2018 - 2018

Completed a Course in AR/MR/VR for Immersive Content: Experience, Game, and Media

UCLA Extension - Los Angeles, CA, USA

1999 - 2005

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design

Vilnius Academy of Arts, Vilnius, Lithuania - Vilnius, Lithuania

Tools

Adobe CC, Sketch, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite, Mailchimp, Asana, Trello, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Snapchat, Blender, Lens Studio, Wrike, Jira, Final Cut Pro X, OmniGraffle, Adobe Spark, Figma

Platforms

Webflow, iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS, Vuforia, WordPress

Other

Content Strategy, Storytelling Design, Visual Design, Marketing Design, Brand Research, Competitive Analysis, User Experience Design, Prototype, Testing, Design Systems, Quality Assurance (QA), Editorials, Cross-functional Collaboration, Ideation, Creative Problem Solving, Project Management, Time Management, Roadmaps, Feature Prioritization, Agile, MIRO, Coda, Notion, Unity3D, Mobile UI Design, Mobile UX Design, Mobile Web Design, eCommerce Design, Redesign, iOS UX Design, Android UI Design, Icon Design, User Flows, UX Design, UI Design, Location Services, Location Services and Maps, Mockups, Mobile App Design, Food Ordering, Recipes & Cooking, Annotations, Logo Design, 3D Character Modeling, 3D Character Animation, Home Entertainment, Conceptual Design, 3D Animation, UX Strategy, Digital Art, Magazines, Digital Magazines, Interactive UI, Interactive Design, Heatmaps, ARKit, Expensify, Branding, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Mobile Apps, UX Research, Digital Product Design, Visual Storytelling, Art Direction, Production Management, Typography, Layout Design, Creative Process Development, Brand Guidelines, Illustration, Image Manipulation, Usability, Wireframing, Information Architecture (IA), Product Design, Consumer-facing Product Design, Usability Testing, Product Marketing, Creative Concept Development, Social Media Marketing (SMM), Prototyping, User Testing, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), Editorial Design, Photoshoot Production, Sprint Planning, Video Editing, Product Management, Android Design Guidelines

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