Visual Design Manager and Human-Centered Designer

Leelah Holmes

New York, NY

A multidisciplinary and versatile creative lead who creates delightful, human-centered experiences.

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Experience

Experience Design Manager Accenture Federal Services July 2018 – Present Washington, DC

Currently, I lead design teams in the creation of solutions for government agencies using Human-Centered Design methods—conducting research, crafting and facilitating co-creation workshops, and creating well-designed products, artifacts, and experiences.

Visual Designer R/GA June 2016 – July 2018 New York, NY

Designed digital services and campaigns for a wide variety of clients, including Johnson & Johnson, Jet.com, and ACUVUE.

Exhibit Design Intern The Abbe Museum Bar Harbor, ME

Collaborated in the development of the Abbe’s new core exhibit, People of the First Light. Designed the exhibit’s logo and style guide. Created detailed plans for specific interactives in the exhibit, including the design of a 44 ft focal point mural.

Design Intern Candelita New York, NY

Produced branding identity proposals for a variety of businesses. Designed UI for web-app start up Tambi. Created assets and branding for the Kickstarted webseries The Fabricant Way.

Junior Designer College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME

Designed Admissions Office email campaigns, postcards, welcoming materials and infographics for prospective students. Assisted in the creation and running of the Official College of the Atlantic Tumblr blog Meet Me at the Whale Skull and edited media for the COA Wordpress news site.

Graphic Designer Freelance New York, NY

Designed posters and invitations for community events and organizations. Collaborated closely with couples to create personal, high end wedding invitations and calligraphy.

Education

BA in Human Ecology College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME

The interdisciplinary study of humans and their environment. Focused on art & design.

Skills

Adobe Creative SuiteFigmaSketchAbstractAxureIllustrationStoryboardingBrainstormingService DesignWorkshop Design & FacilitationCreative LeadershipUser ResearchVoiceoverAccessibility & Inclusive Design