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Seattle based creative with a penchant for bringing order to chaos.
I thrive on building distinct and pixel-perfect solutions to complex
problems. Always on the lookout for inspiration and a good
challenge, I’m a strategic go-getter on a mission to find the most
user-centric and visually beautiful solution for every project.
kristinamatuska.com
Klipsun Magazine
— Lead Designer / April 2017 - December 2017
— Designer / January 2017 - March 2017
— Online Editor / September 2016 - December 2016
Lead a team of designers to produce a quarterly magazine. Oversaw visual direction and strategized with the editor-in-chief to showcase stories and design with an overarching theme per issue.
experience
Western Washington University
— Bachelors of Fine Arts in Design / Dean’s List /
Fall 2015 - Spring 2018
Utilized a curriculum that emphasizes the process of problem solving and encourages student to make connections between culture, design, and their roles as visual communicators.
Whatcom Community College
— Associates of Arts and Science / Dean’s List /
Fall 2013 - Spring 2015
Through Running Start I simultaneously completed my Associate’s Degree for immediate transfer to Western Washington University and graduated high school.
Education
BrandingArt DirectionIllustrationUX/UI
Full Stack Web DesignPublication DesignAnimationIconography
Skills
SketchFigmaHTML/CSS
After EffectsLightroom Photoshop
Software
Volt Athletics
Evolving the Volt brand through design, namely the creation of versatile sub-branding, art direction of promotional photoshoots, product feature designs, and elevating online presence from emails to ads. Regular presentation to stakeholders and collaboration across the company to meet a variety of crucial deadlines.
— Visual Designer / November 2018 - Present
Ben Kinney Companies
Created materials to support and promote the BKC products, met daily, weekly, and long-term deadlines in a start-up environment. Helped design new UI/UX solution, assisted in running user tests and research, and completed any other tasks as necessary.
— Junior Designer / September 2017 - March 2018
— Design Internship / June 2017 - August 2017