About Dionne
I lead creative teams. I have 15+ years of experience ranging from publication design, to interactive experiences to brand development. Directing teams comprised or writers, designers, UX and strategists, I help clients solve business challenges with beautiful, thoughtful creative solutions.
I love film, rock n' roll and crafts, not necessarily in that order.
Key clients include: Professional basketball team The Seattle Storm, Microsoft, The Gap, Crocs, Landor Associates, Corbis, T-Mobile and Coty Cosmetics.
Skills
My background combines deep experience in graphic design and illustration, interaction design, print design, corporate identity, branding and digital marketing.
Other capabilities include digital photography and environmental design.
Experience
Freelance | Creative Lead
January 2017– Present | Austin, Texas
Creative direction, Art direction, Visual design. Bringing ideas to life and telling brand stories through all forms of media. Client work ranges from technology, retail, professional sports, non-profit, healthcare + beauty, to small and large agency branding.
Rational Interaction | Creative Director
July 2016 - November 2016 | Seattle, Washington
Creative direction overseeing Microsoft portfolio of business, with focus on Microsoft’s developer audience and Go-To-Market program. Results included increased partner engagement and revenue.
Wunderman Seattle / Young & Rubicam Seattle | Associate Creative Director
January 2015 – July 2016 | Seattle, Washington
Led Microsoft Consumer and Business Support engagement with Wunderman Network, AOR for Microsoft.
Worked with interdisciplinary teams to develop and deliver creative pitches for new business opportunities and existing client growth. New client wins included Çorbis, Gap Inc., T-Mobile and Microsoft.
Developed Young & Rubicam Group Seattle agency brand from the ground up, also bringing it into the physical space at the 2014 Seattle Interactive Conference. Results included increased web traffic by 63%, increased social engagement and increased total earned media.
VML Seattle | Associate Creative Director
November 2012 – January 2015 | Seattle, Washington
Led a core group of visual designers, copy writers and user experience designers in national and global campaigns.
Client brands included Microsoft, Crocs, and Landor Associates.
VML Seattle | Senior Art Director
August 2008 – November 2012 | Seattle, Washington
Worked within a team of visual designers, UX, copy and strategy for Microsoft Consumer and Commercial brands.
Madden Media | Senior Web Designer
January 1999– July 2008 | Tucson, Arizona
Madden Publishing, Inc. | Art Director
May 1997 – January 1999 | Tucson, Arizona
Education
University or Arizona | Bachelor of Fine Arts
Tucson, Arizona
Emphasis: Graphic Design + Illustration
General Assembly | User Experience
2016-2017 | Austin, Texas
Journey Mapping Workshop
User Experience Design Bootcamp
Volunteer
Richmond Art Center | Volunteer Community Art Instructor
2015-2016 | Richmond, California
Awards
Silver Addy Award | Seattle AAF
2013
1 Best in Show, 1 Gold Addy, 2 Silver Addy, 2 Bronze Addy, 3 Honorable Mention | Tucson AAF
1990-2008