I'm Sam. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. Below I've linked my resume, which details all of my experience. Within these pages lies over a decade of design and creative experience in a multitude of mediums, for a vast array of brands, so I don't need to get into that here.

Here, I want to talk about the qualities and abilities that make a great designer. The attributes and skills I have that set me a part and keep my clients and collaborators continuously coming back. 

 

Empathy. I know. The word itself has become an overused, pop-psychology cliche. It is however, one of the most important human qualities a designer can possess. I've always had empathy in abundance. The ability to objectively observe and slip into the shoes of any given demographic. I can visually speak to a retired grandfather in the market for a travel golf bag and then switch right over to a single mom looking for an inexpensive food delivery service. This cross-section of design and sociology has always been a driving fascination for me and it's something I know I have a unique gift for. 

 

The Ability to Execute. Though I love the overall conceptualizing and oversight of a project, I also enjoy, and have the ability to - execute it. I know what's possible, because I have the knowledge and experience to create and deliver it. 

 

Accurate Interpretation & Efficient, Diplomatic Synthesis of Feedback. The comment I hear most often from clients is, "You literally read my mind." This is music to my ears. On the rare occasions that I haven't nailed a direction on the first round, I make sure I've created a comfortable space for feedback. Nothing is personal. This is an environment where we find the right solution together, combining all of our expertise. 

 

Levity. While I know that design has the ability to be potent and impactful, sometimes in really deep, profound ways, I also know that the most effective creative is cultivated in a space of comfort and laughter. We breathe life into successful creative in rooms where everyone feels like they can raise their hand, suggest something ridiculous and be themselves, authentically. I will not stifle my punny dad jokes in the name of professionalism and I don't want anyone on my team to either. 

 

For more about my experience, click on that link below to download my resume and for any questions about that, the contents of my portfolio, or just to chat, click the contact link below. I hope to connect with you, soon. 

-Sam