I solve problems using communication and design.
I develop ideas and experiences with visual and textual content.
I visualize complex ideas with efficient deliverables.
I promote dynamic dialogue between the target audience and subject matter.
I strive to mediate a clear, unique, and effective voice that is supported by sound design. I love small independent projects and projects larger than any individual.
A compressed showcase of my UX / UI process. This project was primarily constructed in Figma and then constructed for presentation in the Adobe suite
The Washington Democracy Hub advances a long-term movement agenda through community engagement for a stronger, more connected, and genuinely representative government.
Fuse is Washington's largest progressive organization – people creating change online, on the ground, and on issues that matter most.
All In For Washington is a statewide effort to clean up the tax code so that all communities in Washington thrive. We know we can do great things when we all chip in our resources together to achieve the amazing things we could never accomplish alone. This is a full campaign design.
Solid Ground connects people with resources and tools to help them stabilize their housing, access healthy food, and build stronger futures for themselves and their families.
This poster was designed to promote and help raise funds to create a skate park in Wilkeson, WA.
The Washington Voting Justice Coalition is a group of organizations and individuals representing good government, service providers, advocacy, and civic engagement organizations, all dedicated to ensuring every Washingtonian has their voice heard and their vote counted in our great democracy.
Various samples of product design for multiple clients.
Design’s capacity for subversion against centralized power within our visual culture.
Results-driven Creative Director and UX Accessibility Designer with a proven track record leading transformative design initiatives for 300+ clients, including the Office of Governor Inslee and Washington State Dept. of Revenue. Recognized for elevating Washington's national standing through user-centric designs and achieving consistent national exposure within tight timelines. A trailblazer in Figma training, driving 30% annual growth in engagement and skill development. Recent Web Accessibility certification (WAIO.1x), a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, and User Experience Design certificates.
Certificate in
WAIO.1x: Web Accessibility
W3Cx
November 2022
Certificate in
User Experience Design
General Assembly
March 2022 – May 2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts in
Graphic Design
The Art Institute of Seattle
Fall 2012 – Fall 2015
Pratt Institute
Completed course work in Digital Illustration
Fall 2002 – Summer 2004
Brooklyn, NY
Technical
Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Google Suite Products, Keynote, Hubspot, Weebly
Core Competencies
Interaction Design, Design Research, User Experience Design (UED), Project Management, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Art Direction, Storytelling, Brand Development & Management, Illustration, Storyboarding, Client Relations, Earned Media, Marketing Collateral, Video Editing
GMAC Design
Creative Director & UX Accessibility Designer
Seattle, WA
FEB 2015 – PRESENT
Top Clients: Office of Governor Inslee, Washington State Dept. of Revenue, SyncroMonitoring, Rise LWP, Samara Collective, Montana Banana, Sightline Institute, Solid Ground, Sunrise Movement, Accolade, Climate Action Families, Kitsap Community Co-Op
The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
Lead UX Designer for Marketing
Miami, FL
OCT 2022 – DEC 2023
The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is the nation’s largest leadership honor society with 700+ chapters. We transform students into leaders.
Washington State Dept. of Revenue
Social Media Manager
Tumwater, WA
AUG 2021 – JAN 2022
Office of Governor Inslee
Social Media Manager
Miami, FL
FEB 2021 – JUL. 2021
The Communication Hub of Fuse Washington
Lead Visual Communication Designer
Seattle, WA
MAY 2016 – FEB 2020
Fuse Washington is a progressive advocacy organization connecting like-minded policy groups
U.S. Navy
Electronics Technician Navigation Petty Officer
Bangor, WA
JUN 2008 – NOV 2012
"I am confident that Gavin will be an asset to any graphic design company or organization."
Misty Fried
WPZ Creative Services Supervisor
"Gavin was patient and gave us a wide assortment of options. He was also ready to completely change gears as needed, which is such a relief. We had a couple of big turns until we settled on the final product, which really did meet our desires and vision."
Grace Stahre
President of Climate Action Families
"We’re lucky to have him on our team at Planned Parenthood."
Alik Brundrett
Planned Parenthood Digital Media Design Manager
"Shutting off the thought process is not rejuvenating; the mind is like a car battery—it recharges by running." —Bill Watterson
Please feel free to take a copy of my resume for future reference.
PDFI am always expanding my understanding of how design resonates within our visual society. I try to showcase inspirations, ideas, and moments that influence me as an artist.
If you or your organization feel I would be a good fit for your design team or have a problem you would like me to solve, I would love to hear from you.
