Stefan Smith
about me
who am i?
I'm a creative with a 5-year bachelors degree in Architecture now studying user experience design and has a healthy obsession with creative painting, and laser cutting. I find myself constantly learning new skills and programs that help me be more expressive with my creativity, and I create with a focus on equity and empathy. I work in and am proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch and Figma.
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My current home is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida but I grew up in Miami Beach. Although my primary focus is on user experience design, I specialize in ideation and visual design. My personal 5 year goal is to become a UX / UI design product manager. I love bringing projects to life, all the way from an idea to a finished product. I also enjoy exploring how people interact and connect though technology and how we can improve those experiences for users.
Experience & resume
2018 - 2020
STEFAN SMITH STUDIOS
Creative Director / Visual Artist
Work with corporate management teams to develop and apply digital marketing plans and services.
Designing and installing murals for private sector companies, schools, and corporate flagships locations. Researching and developing the hands-on creative concepts and preparing presentations for clients.
2018 - 2022
GAREX INDUSTRIES
Chief Operating Officer / Creative Design Lead
Manage digital sales team and streaming accounts to improve brand positioning and growth. Manage website and create digital marketing source material to generate catalogs, flyers, landing pages, email and google ads. Responsible for scheduling workflow, delegating projects to staff, setting priorities, routing approval comps and meeting deadlines
2022 - 2023
ODP Architecture & Design
Graphic Designer / Visual Artist
Develop graphic visual standards per department companywide. Manage Client Presentations, content creation, event marketing materials and marketing campaigns. Researching and developing hands-on creative concepts and preparing presentations for employee assisted learning programs.
2015 -2016
DESIGN X STUDIO
Design Coordinator
Responsible for 3D design of original design concepts.
Responsible for maintaining contract documents, field measuring, material procurement. meeting minutes, and daily logs.
2016-2018
SCHMID CONSTRUCTION
Associate Project Manager
Defined and approved work and controlled task cost as well as conduct project task reviews. Established goals, objectives, and priorities while developing plans and programs to accomplish these projects through efficient business practices.
Responsible for contract development, operation, and management of all contracted workers.