# Erik Leib > Human Experience Creative Location: Portland, Oregon, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/erikleib I'm a designer from Ohio, now living in Portland, Oregon. My experiences on both the agency and in-house sides of creative work have allowed me to develop a wide range of skills, from creating brand illustrations to mapping user journeys through complex financial applications. I specialize in working with businesses and individuals to bring clarity to the most abstract ideas through experience and visual design. ## Work Experience ### Product Designer @ Digits Jan 2023 – Present | Portland, OR ### Design Lead @ Matter Supply Co. Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Portland, Oregon, United States Lead a cross-functional (strategy, product, technology, design) team working directly with clients to redesign and upgrade the Shopify experience for new goodr sunglasses website. Lead a design team of 3 on the implementation of the new Fannie Mae mobile app. Presented product wireframes, interface design, and interactive prototypes directly to clients to drive a shared understanding of the complete user experience. Built design systems for digital products that balanced branding, accessibility, and interaction for both mobile app and web based projects. ### UI/UX Designer (working onsite at Nike WHQ) @ ARTandSCIENCE Resources, Inc. Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Portland, Oregon Area User experience and interface designer accelerating the growth of the Platforms Experience Team at Nike World Headquarters. Leading the transition of the EPIC React design system from Sketch to Figma, while updating visual design and interaction principles for documentation. Collaborating with product and engineering teams to conduct group white board sessions, build user experience flows and design wireframes for Nike Data Catalog. Art directed, illustrated and animated proof of concept marketing video for EP Console website. ### Senior Designer @ Pow Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Portland, Oregon Area Worked as lead UX designer on the Next Best Actions application for Morgan Stanley through POW Interactive. This entailed being able to handle both strategy and execution of new features and updates to the platform. My time was spent pivoting between user experience and visual design, while working with stakeholders and users to push for better experiences. ### Visual Designer @ Pow Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Portland, Oregon Area I worked on a variety of projects for POW Interactive and our clients, including Morgan Stanley's Next Best Actions application for financial advisors. Presented user stories and visual design to agile team leaders using inVision prototypes for rapid product development. Built data visualizations to convey complex financial information at-a-glance to Financial Advisors. Created and maintained the branding and visual standards for the POW Presentation Deck. ### Designer @ BRUNNER Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Greater Pittsburgh Area Worked as a Designer in the BWORKS business unit inside Brunnerworks at the Pittsburgh, PA office. Specialized in digital design, consisting of UI/UX design, site-mapping, wire-framing, motion graphics, and development of social media graphics. Had the opportunity to concept and develop creative for accounts including Field & Stream, LaRosa's Pizzeria, YellaWood, 84 Lumber, Duck Brands, and Compact Power. ### Student Marketing Manager @ The University of Akron Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Oversaw six student assistant graphic designers providing area specific training, assigning marketing requests, ensuring that deadlines for projects were met and work was completed to departmental standards. Implemented a new open critique policy as part of the creative process for student designers. Was selected as lead creative for the first ever redesign of the Student Union website using DotCMS. Created visual design template for touchscreen signage using Four Winds Interactive content manager. ### Student Assistant Graphic Designer @ The University of Akron Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Akron, Ohio Engaged with clients throughout the Department of Student Life via email and face to face meetings during the creative process to best meet their needs. Developed logos for new university clubs and the rebranding of student and university organizations. Created poster designs for print and digital signage for the University of Akron’s weekly marketing route. ### Graphic Design Intern @ WhiteSpace Creative Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Akron, OH Worked on concept development and design of print and web projects for WhiteSpace clients. Collaborated with a team consisting of designers, creative directors, copywriters, and account managers in order to deliver advertising materials that met client needs. Prepped artwork for production and internal use by other departments. ### Group Sales Coordinator @ Columbus Crew Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 Worked closely with a variety of clients to improve and create new group experiences that helped them meet their goals. Developed detailed business plans in order to improve goal tracking and identify target business categories. Created, implemented and marketed new group programs designed to improve group experiences. ### Ticket Sales Representative @ Columbus Crew Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 Worked as a personal experience consultant to help individuals, groups, families, and businesses meet their objectives by providing the perfect Crew experience based on their needs. ### Assistant Coach @ Crew Juniors New Albany Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 Worked with U7 and U10 teams on developing personal skills and ability through individual team practice, city wide training and games. Connected with players and parents on a daily basis in order to assure each player was experiencing success through personal development. ### Student @ University of Mount Union Jan 2008 – Jan 2011 | Alliance, OH Sport Business Major with a minor in Business Administration and a concentration in Marketing ### Sales Intern @ Columbus Crew Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 Game-day and office intern for the Columbus Crew of MLS. Worked with data entry and Archtics customer database systems, as well as cold-calling for special events and assisted in the promotion and sales of the OhioHealth Crew 5k. ### Youth Activities Coordinator - Alliance Family YMCA @ YMCA Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 Organized activities for youth members to participate in while family members used the facility. Oversaw groups ranging from 5-20 youth members at a time while leading activities, and interacting with youth and parents on a daily basis. ### Game-Day Intern @ Akron Aeros Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 Worked in variety of areas during game-days, including ticket windows in the box office, running speed pitch, answering phones, escorting the mascot to on-field activities, and assisting ushers. ## Education ### Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design The University of Akron ### Graphic Design - Adobe Creative Suite Columbus College of Art & Design ### BA in Sport Business University of Mount Union ### The University of Roehampton ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/eriksleib - Portfolio: http://eriksleib.com/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/erikleib JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/erikleib/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-31