About
I am a UX/UI Designer from the Chicagoland area, with over 18 years of experience in Graphic Design. Recently I transitioned into UX Design because I wanted to use my problem-solving skills to help design better user experiences for humans interacting with digital products.
My strengths are in visual design and building functional interactive experiences. But I can also use my UX skills to empathize with end-users while committing to client business needs. I am eager to work collaboratively with a developer to create an overall engaging user experience.
I am currently looking for a full-time or long-term contract position within a diverse company as a UX/UI Designer or Product Designer. I am a hard worker with a positive attitude and a desire to learn new processes and ideas.
When I am not behind my computer or with my family, I am an avid fisherman, chasing down the next state record, smallmouth bass.
Testimonials
“Steve shows up every day and puts on the work. Consistent and curious, Steve went deep into the details with Figma and responsive design. After late nights and long weekends pushing pixels, I have no doubt Steve will master Figma and any other design tool that emerges. Steve's calm and curious presence has made such a positive contribution to the classroom and learning experience. As an established professional, I have no doubt his skillset will translate positively to any team and work environment.”
Austin Keeble
Austin was Steven’s teacher at General Assembly
January 31, 2022
'“Steve was a great partner to our business and our entire team loved working with him. He helped us build out our brand for voluntary benefits and worked very closely with our marketing team as our go-to designer for print, digital, and event marketing. With very little input, Steve was able to take our ideas from strategy to execution and really brought our ideas to life.”
Ann Freeman
Executive Director - Marketing Trustmark Voluntary Benefits
Ann was a client of Steven’s
August 16, 2021
“I have worked alongside Steve for more than 10 years. During that span, Steve contributed greatly to the look, feel and value of the corporate projects he was assigned. Steve is a highly trained graphic designer with stellar technical skills and knowledge of pre-press requirements. In addition, he has an artistic eye for great design, color choices, font styles, image selection...the whole package. Steve was heavily instrumental in bringing our new corporate branding to light, and carried through the look and feel to everything he touched. He is a great teacher, always ready to explain a technique or a software feature that added to our experience. Excellent skills, engaging personality and a solid team member!”
Patt Borgman
Senior Graphic Designer, Corporate Communications, Trustmark
Steven worked with Patt on the same team
August 12, 2021