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Designer
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Toptal Member Since
January 22, 2018
Nate loves to create, and for the past 11 years, he has been designing products and experiences for companies of various sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. He's worked in all key design roles, including branding, user research, user experience design, user interface design, copywriting, communication design, and front-end development. Nate specializes in both product and mobile design.
Portfolio
Work Experience
Lead Designer | Founder
2009 - PRESENT
Dezign of Mine
- Created the product design (web and mobile UX/UI) for Audacy: an enterprise wireless lighting system that now powers the Cubs, UCLA, and other enterprise clients.
- Crafted the product design (UX/UI), branding, and front-end (HTML/CSS) for LiveWire: a marketplace that connects people with financial professionals. They’ve since been acquired by H&R Block.
- Designed the UX/UI and branding for Ghost Trax: an iPad app that helps musicians simplify setting up and performing backing tracks during a performance.
- Built up the UX/UI and branding for Who's In: an iOS app that helps you easily track places you want to go, see which friends also want to go, and see what is happening at these places via social media.
Technologies: Mobile (Tablet), Web, Mobile, Android, iOS, Adobe Photoshop
Creative Director
2010 - 2013
Phonevalley
- Led the mobile strategy and mobile design as the lead creative for Bank of America's mobile agency of record. The work included app design, mobile web design, and mobile ad creative.
- Handled and led the design of the iOS and Android application for Purina's Petcentric which enables pet owners to easily find pet-friendly places; like a Yelp for pet owners.
- Designed the first iOS-optimized mobile site for Scion.
- Created the first iAd design for Guinness.
Technologies: Mobile (Tablet), Web, Mobile, Android, iOS, Adobe Photoshop
Creative Director
2007 - 2010
Pliq
- Designed the first mobile site, iOS-optimized mobile site, and various mobile ad creative materials for Land Rover.
- Created mobile website design to accompany the campaign and corresponding ad creative materials from Adidas.
- Designed SMS campaign and accompanying mobile site for L.E.I.'s and Taylor Swift's tour sponsorship.
Technologies: Mobile (Tablet), Web, Mobile, Android, iOS, Adobe Photoshop
Education
2012 - 2013
Certificate in Product Design (UX Design, Visual Design, HTML/CSS, JavaScript)
The Starter League - Chicago, IL, USA
2002 - 2005
Bachelor of Science Degree in Consumer Behavior, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship
University of Florida - Gainesville, FL< USA
Experience
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