About me

Hi there! I’m a creative leader and multidisciplinary designer with a focus in content, marketing, and digital design.

I improve the communications between brands and their customers. I approach design holistically and champion for cohesive messaging that lives throughout web, email, paid media, and organic social.

For the past 14+ years, I've used my creative skills to increase email open rates, up social engagement, improve brand awareness, build integrated campaigns, scale design systems, and much more. And I’ve worked with some pretty great brands across several industries, like Imperfect Foods, Pair of Thieves, Crate & Barrel, CB2, Chewy, and Pernod Ricard.

Outside of design, I spend my time cuddling with my adorable pitbull mix (Taco!), caring for 60+ houseplants, hiking, doing yoga, and being just okay at trivia with my friends.

This is Taco Grande Utz

Experience

Glorious Gaming
Creative Director
09/2023–Current
Freelance
Marketing & UI/UX Designer
01/2023–9/2023
Imperfect Foods
Communications Design Manager
05/2021–12/2022
Drexler
Lead Designer
03/2011–05/2021

Tools

Figma
Sketch
InVision
Adobe XD
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Acrobat
Webflow
HTML/CSS
Wordpress
CMS

Skills

Creative Direction

I own the visual and messaging of all creative, ensuring that every asset conveys the brand and mission.

Email Marketing

I craft strategic emails that effectively convey the right message to the right audience.

Social Media

I create educational and entertaining posts that keep followers engaged.

Web Design

I champion user experience and brand consistency in all websites and landing pages.

Paid Media

I produce thumb-stopping ads that drive traffic and conversion.

Design Systems

I improve design efficiency, collaboration, and cohesion through design systems.