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NAME

Laura Ashley Hillman

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Multidimensional Designer

PHONE

(616) 450 7972

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Laura Hillman

I am.

As a seasoned multidimensional designer with over a decade of experience, my creative direction and visual design expertise have fueled business growth across diverse industries. From global corporations to experiential marketing, I have crafted impactful and human-centered design solutions. With a comprehensive skill set in graphic design, art direction, web development, UX/UI design, branding, and consultancy, I collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams, lead initiatives, mentor designers, and deliver innovative results under tight deadlines. My attention to detail and reputation as a trusted design advisor ensure that I consistently exceed expectations, creating compelling and captivating experiences.

Experience

  • Senior Consultant (XD) / Aug 2022 - Present
    Consultant (XD) / Mar 2021 - Aug 2022
    Slalom Consulting - Charlotte, NC
    Whole XD spectrum of experience: Research and discovery, building, implementing, and testing solutions. Including research analysis, experience narratives, user personas, wireframing, prototyping, and workshop facilitation. My project spectrum includes multiple digital product experience solutions—global industrial packaging company, reimagining back-office operations—financial services company, designing a new IoT experience—national equipment rental company, and experience strategy/design—education and digital content company.
    Other Highlights: Charlotte Brand Team member and social media management/pillar lead and 2022 SE Embark Winning team.
    Present
  • Senior Art Director (Digital) / Feb 2020 - Feb 2021
    Art Director / Apr 2018 - Feb 2020
    RSM - Charlotte, NC
    Art Direction • Website Design • Website Development • UX/UI Design • User Experience • Accessibility Compliance • HTML • CSS • JavaScript • PHP • Web Ads • WordPress • CPanel • Website Management • Data Privacy • Project Management • Web Analytics • Event Design • POS/POP Design • Client Pitch Decks
    2021
  • Graphic Designer (Lead) / Feb 2016 - Apr 2018
    Associate Graphic Designer / Jun 2015 - Feb 2016
    Corporate Design Intern / Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
    Wolverine Worldwide - Rockford, MI
    Graphic Design • Art Directino • Print Design • Photography • POS/POP Design • Environmental Design • Web Design • 3D Design • Visual Merchandising • Product Styling • Print Advertising • DTC • Variable Data
    2018
  • Web Designer & Developer / Sep 2011 - Feb 2013
    Web Design Intern / May 2010 - Aug 2011
    INKDrop Media - Holland, MI
    Website Design • Website Development • User Experience • Content Creation • HTML • CSS • Print Design • Brand Identity • Photography • Web Ads
    2013

Education

  • Tech Talent South  
    JavaScript Code Immersion
    UX/UI Design
    iOS App Development
    Java Code Immersion
  • Kendal College of Art & Design
    3D Design - SketchUp
    Professional Development
  • Grand Valley State University
    B.F.A. Graphic Design

Skills & Expertise

Web
Design

Web
Development

UX/UI

Digital
Design 

Responsive
Design 

HTML/CSS

JavaScript

Web
Accessibility

Visual
Design

Art
Direction

WordPress
/CPanel

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Social Filters

My Toolkit

Brands Worked With

Get in touch

You may use the form here or feel free to contact me directly using my information below.

Look forward to hearing from you!

Cheers,

LOCATION: Charlotte, NC 
EMAIL: laura.a.hillman@gmail.com 
PHONE: 616-450-7972