About
Portrait by Leigh Ann Cobb
Current role: Freelance Designer and Art Director. I’m an expert at taking complex information, and making it easy to understand. Skilled at big-picture design strategy, art direction, design, and presenting concepts.
Previously, I worked as a Design Manager on Herman Miller's Global Creative Studio—designing and directing brand-level initiatives, including: CSR campaigns, design systems, product launches, and future of work insights—spanning multiple mediums and platforms.
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Education
Ferris State University, College of Business
Masters of Business Administration, May 2015
Kendall College of Art and Design
Certificate in Design and Innovation Management,
May 2015
Ferris State University, College of Business
Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design, May 2012
Honors Program
Accelerated academic program that focuses on cultural and social awareness, and volunteerism (2008–2012)
Experience
Herman Miller, Design Manager
Holland, MI
September 2019–September 2021
Manager and individual contributor working on key brand-level initiatives, including: global purpose and values roll-out, sales proposal design system, sustainability campaigns, and future of work strategic initiatives.
Herman Miller, Senior Graphic Designer
Holland, MI
May 2012–September 2019
Designer on the Global Brand Design team focusing on systems furniture and service launches. Primary responsibilities included photography and video art direction; design and layout for product materials; and strategic collaboration with marketing and eCommerce teams.
Herman Miller Cares, Board Chair
Holland, MI
April 2016–May 2018
Member of the Essential Human Needs giving board to review grant requests for health-related organizations.
Ferris State University, Volleyball Coach
Big Rapids, MI
July 2009, July 2010
Worker as volleyball camp instructor with jobs including practice planning, writing player evaluations, and coaching a variety of age groups.
Skills
Design Strategy, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, Figma, Photography/Illustration Art Direction, Photography Set Planning/Design, Information design, Video/Animation Art Direction, Exhibit design and installation, Prepress, Typography, Microsoft Office
Other Interests
Volleyball
Landscaping/Gardening
Reading (mostly fiction)
Cooking