Design Portfolio of Robbie Michael
Professional Summary
Interactive Creative Director / UX Designer with 20 years of experience producing
award-winning creative across multiple channels, displaying dynamic leadership
and exceeding client expectations. Dedicated and motivated with exceptional conceptual,
communication, and project management skills over a variety of mediums. Proven to build
and inspire collaborative and talented teams, delivering multiple projects from concept to
completion under tight and changing deadlines.
Work History
Interactive Creative Director
06/2011 - PresentAddison, Texas
Primary Role: Aid in the development and oversee creative and UX strategy for B-2-B and
ecommerce cleints by working closely with the executive and new business teams to estimate
and scope interactive projects, implement new and emerging technologies and identify innovative
ways to elevate market positions.
Present UX documents and creative concepts to internal and external
stakeholders. Direct, mentor, evaluate and provide consistent feedback to a growing creative team,
marketing professionals and account executives. Collaborate closely with the internal development
department to ensure all projects remain in scope, on budget and ensure quality throughout the
project lifecycle.
Senior Interactive Designer
01/2008 - 06/2011Dallas, Texas
Primary Role: Designed large and small scale web sites, dynamic community applications and traditional print and branding collateral. Collaborated with the internal development team to explore innovative interactive solutions. Worked closely with project management to stay within scope and budget. Presented design concepts and UX documents to internal and external stakeholders.
Senior Art Director
06/2006 - 01/2008Dallas, Texas
Primary Role: Designed websites, branding and marketing campaings for B-2-B and consumer clients. Directed, mentored and provided consistent feedback to junior staff.
Senior Designer
02/2002 - 06/2006Dallas, Texas
Primary Role: Design, develop and maintain websites for five luxury interior and exterior furniture and textile manufacturing brands. Additional duties included showroom signage, traditional print and branding design as well as custom packaging solutions.
Web Designer
03/2000 - 02/2002Austin, Texas
Primary Role: Design, develop and maintain custom digital storefronts for a photography software company.
Graphic Designer
01/1998 - 03/2000Austin, Texas
Primary Role: Create compelling sales and marketing collatoral to support sales and marketing for a medical malpractice insurance corporation.
New Mexico State University
01/1993 - 12/1997Las Cruces, New Mexico
BFA with emphasis in Graphic Design
Other areas of study: Screen Printing, Print Making, Illustration, Drawing, Photography and Art History.
Software
Adobe Creative Suite
Axure
Sketch
Invision
Hubspot
JIRA
Confluence
Basecamp
Visual Studio Code
Dreamweaver
Final Cut Pro
Microsoft Office
Skills
Interactive Design (web & app)
Responsive Design
Traditional Print & Branding
Project Estimates
Internal & External Presentations
Mentorship
UX Research & Strategy
Sitemaps
Wireframes
Personas
Use Cases
Social Media Platforms
Hubspot
Agile
Waterfall
Drupal
Wordpress
HTML
CSS
Awards
Dallas National Golf Course
2016 Silver Addy
Waldman Bros
2015 W3 Silver Award
Amend Group Website
2014 W3 Silver Award
Marazzi USA
2014 W3 Silver Award
Marazzi Architectural
2013 International Davey Silver Award
Asian Film Festival of Dallas
North Texas Business for Culture and the Arts 2011 Obelisk Award
Nuts About Southwest
2010 PR News Hall of Fame award
2008 & 2009 PR News Best Corporate Blog
Art Conspiracy 2 Poster
2007 Silver Addy & also accepted into the DSVC Professional Show
Philanthropy
Art Conspiracy
(5 time participant,3 time collateral designer)
Shakey Amy
(Dystonia Medical Research Foundation)
Ultraviolet
(Cystic Fibrosis Foundation)