Hi, I’m Sam!

I’m a designer based in Denver with over 14 years of design and management experience. I’ve worked for both agencies and in-house teams. I love leading and inspiring teams to create design solutions that communicate brands effectively and thoughtfully.

Currently, I am working at Lightship, the first American all-electric recreational vehicle company bringing travel trailers into the electric age. Previously, I was at Compass, Upshot Agency, Multiple Inc., and Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

When I am not designing, you can find me:
reading
Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman
training for the
Austin Marathon
listening to the
Armchair Expert Pod
cooking a
Half Baked Harvest Recipe

Experience

Lightship, Senior Brand Designer
Denver, CO
Jan 2024 – Present

Compass, Associate Design Director
Denver, CO
Jan 2021 – Jan 2024

Compass, Senior Designer
Denver, CO + Chicago, IL
Jul 2018 – Jan 2021

Upshot Agency, Senior Art Director
Chicago, IL
Jan 2016 – Jul 2018

Multiple, Inc., Designer
Chicago, IL
Apr 2015 – Jan 2016

Performance Trust Capital Partners, Designer
Chicago, IL
Nov 2011 – Apr 2015 

Berkeley Rep Theatre, Design Fellow
Berkeley, CA
Aug 2010 – Jul 2011

Recognition

2021 CEP Award
Internal Award — Compass

2017 10th Annual Shorty Awards Gold
Tazo Joyboard / Best Use of Pinterest 

2017 Communicator Award of Excellence
Tazo.com / Websites - General-CPG

2017 Communicator Award of Excellence
Tazo.com / Features - Visual Appeal

2016 Hermes Platinum
Tazo.com / Business to Consumer Website

2016 Hermes Gold
Tazo Sip Joyfully / Integrated Marketing Campaign

2014 Excellence Award
Internal Award — Performance Trust

Clients

Lightship
Compass
Tazo 
Evolution Fresh
Google
Starbucks
Wholesome
Surf Sweets
DePaul University
Fresenius Kabi
AIGA Chicago
PwC