Rachel O'Brien: Digital Designer in San Diego, CA
Work experience
Rachel O'Brien Creative
Freelance Designer | 05/2014 - Current
• Specialize in developing and executing brand identities, including brand guidelines and design systems, for a wide range of industries
• Conceptualize and deliver strategic, on-brand digital and print assets for social media, websites, and advertising campaigns
• Implement SEO best practices to boost online visibility and search rankings for clients
• Collaborate closely with clients to create engaging, visually impactful designs that align with their business goals
Implus LLC
Digital Designer | 10/2020 - Current
∙ Global in-house agency for 18+ brands
∙ Develop omni-channel content using data-driven insights to boost engagement and visibility
∙ Lead design and presentation of wireframes and prototypes to elevate UX across platforms
∙ Collaborate on digital campaigns (web, social, display ads, email, PDPs, A+ content)
∙ Leverage Magento CMS and Revolution Slider to create user-friendly, seamless experiences
∙ Develop product highlight videos for new and existing products
∙ Retouch and composite product photography for omni-channel use
∙ Support creative direction for photoshoots
Communication Partners Inc
Graphic Designer | 07/2020 - 10/2020
∙ Seasonal contract position with a Human Resource industry design studio
∙ Designed employee communication assets (publications, web products, videos, animations)
∙ Collaborated with creative, project management, and account teams for timely delivery
Burmax
Digital Designer | 07/2019 - 03/2020
∙ Collaborate with marketing, e-commerce and merchandising teams for on-brand design solutions
∙ Created cohesive print/digital media (web updates, social media, catalogs)
∙ Led mobile-first responsive web designs, ensuring consistent brand voice
∙ Retouched and composited product photography for print/digital
Lacrosse Unlimited
Graphic Designer | 04/2017 - 07/2019
∙ Partner with creative director to develop and maintain consistency throughout branding
∙ Led the design and execution of apparel artwork, from initial concept to final production, ensuring high-quality, on-brand visuals that resonate with the target audience
∙ Collaborated on marketing campaigns for social media, e-commerce, and store communications
∙ Shoot branded photography content for internal newsletters, emails, web and social media
Starfish Junction
Graphic Designer | 05/2016 - 04/2017
• Updated and maintained promotional websites, ensuring fresh content and user engagement
• Designed event-related collateral for both print and digital platforms, including signage, brochures, and social media assets
• Created and sent weekly email campaigns reaching over 10,000 subscribers, enhancing event visibility and attendance
• Collaborated on event apparel design, contributing to the visual identity of major events