Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline

Marina Salvan

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Lead / Manager

William Sonoma/ West Elm
09.2017 - Current
  • Supported sales efforts by producing visually compelling presentations, product demos, and collateral materials that showcased key features and benefits.
  • Consistently met or exceeded client expectations by delivering aesthetically appealing designs that also effectively addressed business objectives.
  • Championed accessibility initiatives, ensuring that designs adhered to WCAG standards and accommodated users with varying abilities.
  • Contributed significantly in achieving company goals by successfully completing multiple high-profile projects within given deadlines and budgets.
  • Played a significant role in driving user-centered design methodologies throughout the organization, resulting in more effective products tailored to end-users'' needs.
  • Established a system for tracking project progress through each stage of the design process, enabling proactive adjustments as needed to meet milestones on time or ahead of schedule.
  • Delivered high-quality design solutions under tight deadlines, prioritizing projects based on client needs and expectations.
  • Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency by implementing project management tools and techniques.
  • Enhanced user experience by leading a team in designing intuitive interfaces and digital products.
  • Mentored junior designers, fostering a culture of creativity and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Managed relationships with external vendors to ensure timely delivery of outsourced design tasks within budget constraints.
  • Developed comprehensive design guidelines to maintain brand consistency across all digital platforms and marketing materials.
  • Reduced production costs by optimizing design workflows and leveraging reusable assets where appropriate.

Designer

William Sonoma

Create Design for customer Homes go to place of residence to measure discuss options

Pottery Barn Kids

William Sonoma
09.2017 - Current

Customer Service Design advice solve customer issues.

Education

Ocean City High School, Pacifica, CA
06.1979

Skills

  • Visual design
  • Design thinking
  • Illustration
  • Interaction design
  • Design Research
  • Product Design
  • Responsive design
  • Creative Direction
  • Layout Design
  • Design leadership
  • Visual Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Collaboration
  • Task Prioritization
  • Interpersonal Communication


Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Design Lead / Manager - William Sonoma/ West Elm
09.2017 - Current
Pottery Barn Kids - William Sonoma
09.2017 - Current
Designer - William Sonoma
Ocean City High School - ,
Marina Salvan