Eileen L.
Creative | Graphics Designer
Profile
Experienced Graphics/Visual Designer specializing in UX/UI design, building visual design systems for major media outlets, and leading cross-functional teams in creating user-centered designs. Skilled in managing end-to-end design processes, prototyping, and wireframes for digital and print content. Expertise in CMS and multimedia storytelling.
Key Skills & Competencies
- UX Design, UI Design, Wireframes & Prototypes (Figma, Sketch), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), CMS, Visual Design Systems, Data Visualization, Accessibility Design
- Team Leadership, Communication & Collaboration, Project Management, Creative Problem Solving, Stakeholder Engagement
- Illustrate, Diagram, Procreate
Professional Experience
Freelance Designer — 4 years
• Book and advertising design projects, end-to-end creative direction.
• Manage client acquisition, communications and delivery expectations.
Design & Production Manager, DeSales Media, Brooklyn, NY — 1 year
• Redesigned 100+ year-old publication with UX/UI guidelines.
• Conducted user research, created visual accessibility pathways.
• Developed The Tablet Jr., growing audience and subscriptions.
• Partnered with ad teams to improve revenue through layout optimization.
Senior Designer, Hearst Connecticut Media, Norwalk, CT — 5 years
• Led design integration for acquisitions using agency templates.
• Created accessible visual content for print and digital platforms.
• Designed data visualizations for complex datasets.
Senior Designer / Information Designer, New York Daily News, NY — 13 years
• Produced breaking news visuals, facilitated print-to-digital transition.
• Supported enterprise UX projects with data-driven storytelling.
• Collaborated with editorial teams on accessible, impactful content.
Community Experience
Education
BA in Illustration, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY
Instructional Design Certificate (Ongoing), Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT
Certifications: Adobe Captivate (Adobe Certified), UX Design Circuit (General Assembly), Data Analysis Circuit (General Assembly)
Other Experience/Awards/Publications
Third Place, Catholic Press Awards - The Tablet
First Place, Society of Professional Journalists - Ruins Reborn Series