strategy first, design second

strategy first, design second

Hey there, I’m Hope.

Currently open to work in Seattle and beyond!

With nine years of professional experience, I have cultivated a versatile skill set that enables me to excel across various industries and environments. My commitment to delivering exceptional work and providing outstanding service to clients remains at the core of my approach. While I am highly dependable in managing individual tasks, I thrive in collaborative team settings where I can contribute to shared success.

Specialties include brand identity, marketing design, packaging, and attention to detail.

EXPERIENCE

  • 2025-Current

    Independent work as a freelance designer, partnering with various teams including DCG ONE, Milbon USA, Electric Pen Creative Agency, Moncur Branding Agency, and more.

    DCG ONE: Production design support on digital and print assets for clients such as Kaiser Permanente, American Express, PSE, Amazon, and more.

    Milbon USA: Designing print and digital experiences that help expand and evolve the Milbon brand—Brochures, packaging, flyers, point-of-sale materials, and digital advertising that support product launches and marketing initiatives.

  • 2022-2024

    Project collaboration with the in-house creative agency working with strategists, copy writers, interaction designers, and creative directors to deliver creative concepts for clients such as American Express, Amazon, Crownpeak, Premera, Sumitomo, and more.

    Experience:

    • Branding, logo/icon development, event/program visual identity, style guides

    • Web/mobile design, interaction design, visual storytelling, storyboarding,

    • Email campaigns, digital ads, direct mailers, etc.

    • Figma fanatic and advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects

  • 2017-2022

    5 years of design/marketing experience collaborating with the in-house marketing team and various departments as the sole designer at this startup DTC company.

    Developed digital content strategies for various marketing campaigns with a focus on retention/conversion-focused email creative and customer journey.

    Oversaw the creative/design/production process in entirety from conception to completion of all digital and print material for 180 products.

  • 2011-2016

    Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Washington University.

Contact

EMAIL
hopebydesignn@gmail.com