# Janice A. > Designer (Graphic, Visual, UI, UX, Product) Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/janicea With a diverse background in both agency and in-house design, I bring a robust skill set for managing multiple projects and fostering collaboration across teams. My experience working with cross-functional leaders enables me to craft cohesive, user-centric design solutions that enhance customer experiences and align with business goals. Key Attributes: + Visual Problem Solver: I excel at transforming challenges into innovative design solutions. + Self-Motivated & Organized: I adapt to different environments and prioritize effectively. + Adaptable Learner: I embrace new technologies and methodologies with enthusiasm. + Goal-Oriented: I focus on achieving results and stay nimble to keep track of priorities. + Team Player: I lead by example and value collaboration, ensuring a positive team dynamic. + Effective Listener: I prioritize understanding stakeholder needs to drive impactful outcomes. + Proactive Contributor: I’m always ready to roll up my sleeves and seize opportunities. + Versatile Designer: Experienced in agile environments, I maneuver accordingly to address evolving project needs. Technical Proficiency: + Advanced skills in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch and Microsoft Suite. + Proficient in various CMS and other digital and creative software. ## Work Experience ### Principal Designer (Visual, UX/UI, Product) @ Pacific Gas and Electric Company Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area ### Lead Designer (Visual, UX/UI, Product) @ Pacific Gas and Electric Company Jan 2015 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area + Collaboration: Work with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure designs are feasible, functional, and aligned with timelines and requirements.
Actively seek and incorporate feedback to refine and enhance product outcomes. Skills: Team-oriented mindset, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adaptability, open-mindedness. + Visual design: Create compelling designs that enhance the user experience, including UI elements, icons, and typography, while ensuring consistency with brand guidelines.
Skills: Proficiency in design software (Figma, Sketch, Adobe CS), strong foundation in fundamental design principles. + Prototyping: Develop prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas and gather valuable stakeholder feedback.
Skills: Expertise with prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch), ability to translate concepts into visual formats, problem-solving skills.
 + Responsive design: Craft designs that deliver optimal experiences across various devices and screens, ensuring accessibility and usability for all users.
Skills: Knowledge of responsive design principles, understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA).
 + Design systems: Contribute to and maintain a cohesive design system that promotes consistency across products and platforms.
Skills: Expertise in building and managing design systems, including training others to utilize and adhere to them effectively.
 + Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including style guides and detailed UI/UX specifications, to support implementation.
Skills: Strong organizational abilities, analytic and detail-oriented approach to producing clear and concise documentation.
 + User insights gathering: Perform user interviews, surveys, and usability testing to collect insights that inform design choices and drive iterative enhancements.
Skills: Strong critical thinking skills to synthesize feedback, experience in research methods, a deep empathy for user experience. ### Art Director + Designer (Contract + Freelance) @ Various Jan 2004 – Jan 2016 | Denver, CO and San Francisco, CA Art Direction, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Logo + Identity, Layout, Typography, Marketing Collateral, Web Production Key Roles: • Senior Designer (Events, Digital, Brand Identity) at Xactly Corp. | San Jose, CA | 2015 • Design Associate at Minted Inc. | San Francisco, CA | 2012-2013 • Art Director + Creative Consultant at Valerie Valentine Studios | Denver, CO | 2010-2011 • Designer + Creative Consultant at National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | 2009-2011 Key Activities: • Provided creative services to local businesses, non-profit agencies and design firms • Created and managed creative timelines and production calendars • Designed and produced marketing assets: logos, brochures, posters, direct mail and web graphics • Facilitated vendor relations and production workflow • Managed and coordinated client meetings; performed administrative and clerical duties ### Senior Designer (Digital, Marketing, Events, Brand Identity) @ Saba Software Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Redwood Shores Collateral Design, Web Design, Event Signage, Email Marketing, Direct Mail, Digital Marketing, Visual Design, Project Management, Content Marketing, Vendor Relations • Participate in brainstorming sessions with department project managers, copywriters, web managers, executive level managers, and other project requesters from local and global teams (EMEA, APAC, LATAM) • Project manage and art direct as needed to find a balance between specific project requests, overall marketing goals, and design strategy, while respecting branding guidelines and presenting a consistent value proposition • Manage project assignments, workflow and art direction for contractors in support of the initiatives by Creative Director and work directly with vendors, participate in proof checks, and assist in coordinating workflow of projects • Closely collaborate with the Creative Director to conceive and execute design solutions for new projects, participate in project debriefs to discuss successes and failures of projects and contribute ideas for future strategies • Update and revise existing materials, both print and online, including but not limited to infographics, e-books, white papers, brochures, flyers, sales packets, customer-facing website pages, intranet site, and all internal documents • Provide production support to company-wide, international teams, including image procurement, photo editing, signage layout, print packaging, custom illustrations like icons and logos, develop product screens for demos, and provide graphics for both internal and external presentations • Provide visual design and production support to web team by developing wireframes, custom graphics, banners, forms, landing pages, icons, etc. • Develop animated, dynamic PowerPoint presentations for customer-facing initiatives, specifically for top-tier sales teams and c-level executives ### Design + Marketing Manager @ Financial Media Group Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 | Centennial, CO Marketing Strategy, Art Direction, Visual Design, Layout Design, Collateral Production, Event Signage, Email Marketing, Direct Mail, Digital Marketing, Vendor Relations • Managed local marketing activities by creating production timelines, communicating with vendors and overseeing design projects • Performed, assigned and reviewed administrative duties including: scheduling meetings, creating/reviewing project proposals, managing trade show logistics, compiling/producing presentation materials, and lead training sessions of production software • Created and managed communications calendar by designing monthly newsletter, developing and curating content, writing or editing articles • Designed client emails and print collateral, facilitated production timelines as needed • Designed corporate brochures, white papers, direct mail pieces and other marketing collateral • Designed and maintained web pages; produced online graphics and social media assets ### Graphic Designer @ PostNet International Jan 2008 – Jan 2010 | Denver, CO Collateral Design, Typography, Logo + Identity, Marketing Strategy, Store Signage, Event Signage, Email Marketing, Direct Mail, Digital Marketing, Visual Design, Web Production, CMS Management, Corporate Presentation, PowerPoint Presentation Design • Designed various forms of advertising, including newspaper and magazine ads, e-mail marketing templates, flyers, brochures, direct mail pieces and outdoor signage • Provided internal design/creative support by creating PowerPoint presentations, training booklets, sales brochures, service manuals and forms, etc. • Created production timelines by communicating directly with vendors and stakeholders • Provided written articles, conducted research and hosted interviews to assist Communications Coordinator in compiling content for newsletters • Provided production assistance to Creative Director, including photo research, photo editing, icon creation, collateral layout, print preparation, etc. • Produced graphic assets for online intranet and maintained web pages using a CMS system • Designed web banners, click ads and other graphic assets for online platforms ### Graphic Designer, Contract @ National Jewish Health Jan 2008 – Jan 2010 | Denver, CO Collateral Design, Logo + Identity, Marketing Collateral, Keynote + Presentation Design • Rebranded/updated graphic assets and marketing collateral within limited timeframes • Designed PowerPoint presentations for conferences and regional programs • Collaborated with department director to create course catalogs for continuing education • Conceptualized unique identity for department collateral based on company brand • Designed department’s monthly event calendars and weekly event flyers ## Education ### Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Graphic Design California College of the Arts ### Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Graphic Design University of San Francisco ### Certificate in Web Design Art Institute of Colorado ### User Experience General Assembly ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/janicea11 --- Source: https://flows.cv/janicea JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/janicea/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13