Desarae Lesley
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Hey, I'm Desarae —A UX Designer & Creative Human Located in Florida

As a skilled and passionate designer, I'm always looking for ways to push the boundaries and create exceptional work. With a focus on both form and function, I strive to create designs that not only look great, but also deliver measurable results for my clients. With expertise in graphic design, web development, and user experience.

As a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual, I am also proficient in using tools such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD to create wireframes and prototypes that help clients visualize their ideas and refine their user experience. During my time in marketing, I developed skills in branding, user-centric design, and project management that I have brought to my work as a designer.

I'm committed to delivering top-quality work that exceeds my clients' expectations. With a strong background in both design theory and technical skills, I bring a unique perspective to every project I work on. Whether it's creating a stunning website, designing a memorable brand identity, or crafting engaging social media content.

Hi, I'm Desarae, a user experience designer with 2 years of experience in UX design and over 4 years of experience in the marketing field. My background in marketing has given me a unique perspective on how to create digital experiences that enhance brand awareness and drive business growth.

Expertise

Website Design / UX / UI

Branding / Identity

Wireframes / Prototyping

Figma / Sketch / Adobe XD / Webflow

Front-end Development

Presentation Design

Email Marketing

Things that bring me joy

Photography

Ceramics

Painting

Traveling

Kayaking

Being outside

Experience

Motion Tactic

Web Designer
Nov. 2020 – Present

Design digital experiences to help high growth Saas companies achieve their goals through creative strategy and technology

Create, re-think, and re-work client visual identities to position them as creative leaders in their field of expertise

Solve UX problems through thoughtful, empathetic problem solving

Design intuitive and purposeful UX/UI experiences to support client goals and objectives

Fervor Creative

Graphic Designer
Oct. 2018 – Nov. 2020

Design logos, brand guidelines, presentations and websites

Spearhead design and execution of front-end website designs that include initial site plans, wireframes, and prototypes

Collaborate with developers to create seamless UX/UI experiences and launch functional websites for both small and large companies

Support clients in on-going design and development of branded print and digital collateral as well as website maintenance beyond launch

Design and produce unique social media content

Work with Directors to clarify project objectives and become subject-matter experts for our clients in a variety of industries (ex: commercial real estate, healthcare and education)

Research current design trends to push the boundaries of branding while also maintaining consistency across multiple customer touch points

Creative Lisence
International

Graphic Designer
Sept. 2014 – April 2018

Worked closely with Creative Director to understand client needs and design appropriate environmental graphics for both decorative and wayfinding purposes in three different home design showrooms

Utilized knowledge of ratios and conversion methods to create specification decks with elevation layouts used to construct and install environmental graphics for five different large scale projects

Maintained and organized project files to enhance team’s productivity and work flow throughout the design and production process

Joybyte

Graphic Design Intern
June 2017 – Sept. 2017

Designed digital marketing campaigns for more than 10 direct-to-consumer small businesses that boosted customer engagement and brand affinity

Designed 10+ logos and corresponding brand guidelines

Collaborated with colleagues to create highly efficient work systems and continuously improve our knowledge and skills in the latest design software

The Enterprise Marketing Hub

Arizona State University
Graphic Designer
Sept. 2014 – Jan. 2017

Collaborated with Creative Director on high profile marketing campaigns that gained national exposure and increased enrollment in several national ranking programs

On-boarded two new student designers to facilitate their understanding of best practices, brand standards, and support their acclimation into the Hub work culture