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Hire EricEric Cohen
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Toptal Member Since
June 23, 2022
Eric creates deeply branded, end-to-end experiences across the digital and physical world. He tells interactive stories and educates users about technology and design. Eric is an advocate for fearlessness, applauds novel approaches, and unlocks potential in those around him. For two decades, Eric has led teams and partners through the process of imagining experiences and products, creating lasting relationships with audiences, and building brand strategies atop a company's foundation of purpose.
Portfolio
Work Experience
Creative Director
2020 - 2022
Kin + Carta
- Built a 10-person creative practice within an existing technology and experience company, consisting of designers, strategists, and writers.
- Forged strong client relationships through referrals and word of mouth.
- Created a culture of high expectations, strong craft, and collectively focused on branding and storytelling.
Technologies: Figma, Photoshop CC, Sketch, Adobe After Effects, Presentation Design, Identity Design, Startups, UI Design, Design Collaboration, UX Design, Presentations, Cross-platform UX, Customer Experience, CX Strategy, Iconography, Data Visualization, Layout Design, Interactive UI, Dashboards, Finance, Interaction Design (IxD), B2C, Marketing, Logo Design, User Experience (UX), Wireframing, Pitch Decks
Associate Creative Director
2018 - 2020
Huge
- Created a public kiosk within the McDonald's restaurant focusing on accessibility for a global audience.
- Worked within the McDonald's organization to envision frictionless touchpoints between their digital products and the physical world.
- Built working prototypes in alignment with researchers focused on testing the products.
Technologies: Sketch, Adobe After Effects, InVision, Design Systems, Prototyping, UI Design, Design Collaboration, UX Design, High-fidelity Prototypes, Product Design, Presentations, Cross-platform UX, Customer Experience, CX Strategy, Visual Design, Iconography, Data Visualization, Layout Design, Interactive UI, Finance, Interaction Design (IxD), Gamification, B2C, Marketing, Logo Design, User Experience (UX), Wireframing, Pitch Decks
Associate Creative Director
2014 - 2018
Isobar
- Learned how to design for digital ecosystems at Enterprise Scale.
- Developed a voice for creative direction and pitching to high-profile clients.
- Became a mentor to younger designers and an advocate for the creative practice.
Technologies: Sketch, Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, After Effects CC, Brand Guidelines, Adobe CC, Digital Marketing Design, Marketing Design, UI Design, Design Collaboration, UX Design, Presentations, Cross-platform UX, Customer Experience, CX Strategy, Data Visualization, Layout Design, Interactive UI, Finance, Interaction Design (IxD), Animated Interactions, Gamification, B2C, Marketing, Logo Design, User Experience (UX), Wireframing, Pitch Decks
Education
1994 - 1999
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts
Columbus College of Art and Design - Columbus, Ohio, USA