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