Welcome, I’m Clay – and no, my name is not short for anything!
As a seasoned Leading Creative and UX Designer with over a decade of experience in Visual Design, I have a knack for transforming any canvas into a work of art. My passion lies in problem-solving and inspiring others with innovative ideas that challenge the status quo.
I’m on a mission to revolutionize the design industry by promoting access to quality, ethical, and honest design for everyone. With a background in Graphic Design and Photography, I bring a unique blend of skills and creativity to the table.
Let’s work together to create something beautiful and meaningful that makes a positive impact on the world.
β’ Lead end-to-end design process to create visually stunning and intuitive website
designs.
β’ Conduct comprehensive user research to drive user-centric design solutions.
β’ Collaborat in monthly design sprints, contributing to ideation, prototyping, and
iteration phases of projects.
β’ Lead production design teams for award-winning short films and magazines.
β’ Work as an in-house designer for both small and global brands.
β’ Photography and Visual Design featured in numerous magazines and
publications.
β’ Designed, updated, and maintained award-winning websites and the worldβs
largest sexual health platform.
β’ Create design guides and styles to be implemented across Getmegiddy.com,
Eddiebygiddy.com, Giddyhealth.com, and mobile.
β’ Designed and presented wireframes during design sync meetings with internal
teams and stakeholders.
β’ Delivered final wireframes to development team along with supporting
annotations and previous mock-ups.
β’ Worked closely with marketing, editorial, copy, and video teams to create
flawless end-user experiences.
β’ Delegated tasks and projects through planning and executing timelines.
β’ Secured a $1,000,000 contract through development of the Eddie ED device and
supporting webpages.
β’ Led my team through a total brand revamp to create a more cohesive collection
of brands under Giddy via Collecting assets, revamping design styles, and
planned operationalization.
β’ Led all design projects for web, app, print, and social media.
β’ Introduced UX expertise, systems, techniques, and tools to the organization.
β’ Helped create and lead the website and mobile application divisions to increase
scope and margins of the organization.
β’ Delegated tasks on app roll-out, email campaigns, and social media posts.
β’ Led internal brand redesign and helped with business development initiatives.
β’ Organized agendas and materials to present to team, potential clients, and
stakeholders.
β’ Created fonts, logos, design systems, and developed brands, and client
proposals for dozens of brands.
β’ Led design meetings with clients and maintained brand standards throughout
project lifecycle.
β’ Maintained website and social media channels continuously improving designs
using UX practices and methodologies.
β’ Spearheaded the training and establishment of the new Austin office with 6 new
employees.
β’ Brought hundreds of projects from concept all the way to installation.
β’ Assisted marketing executives for top homebuilders including Ryan Homes,
Taylor Morrison, and Meritage.
β’ Opened over 800 sales offices, welcome centers, and design centers within 2
years.
β’ Created branding guidelines and systems for projects alongside interior
designers.