Hi, I’m Aaron.
I’m a graphic designer and marketing professional with over a decade of experience in civic design, nonprofit campaigns, editorial publishing, and brand systems. My work blends strategy and storytelling to help mission-driven teams communicate with clarity, consistency, and impact.
I’m especially drawn to projects rooted in community development, sustainability, outdoor recreation, and social impact. Whether I’m refreshing a public initiative or designing a book that brings a personal story to life, I aim to create thoughtful, purposeful design that informs, inspires, and respects the people it’s made for.
Testimonials
I have had the pleasure of managing Aaron, a highly talented graphic designer, and I am consistently impressed by his strategic thinking and motivation. Aaron is not only a team player but also someone who is constantly learning new tools and techniques to enhance his skills. His efficiency is remarkable, and he consistently delivers high-quality work in a timely manner.
Aaron's colleagues frequently express their appreciation for his contributions and value his collaboration. He has a unique ability to create a positive work environment, and his presence is a significant asset to our team. Aaron is a genuinely good person, and I wholeheartedly recommend him for any opportunity that comes his way.
Recently, Aaron played a pivotal role in giving our creative team more of a voice in corporate social media. He worked closely with our marketing ops team to create templates and set a standard for our posts. Additionally, he collaborated with Clearwater's subject matter experts to create posts for their personal social media, recognizing the potential to engage with their network of prospects and clients. In a very short amount of time, Aaron's efforts led to measurable increases in engagement.
– Spencer Marshall, Marketing Brand Manager, Clearwater Analytics
Having worked alongside Aaron within the in-house creative team at Clearwater Analytics, I can confidently say he is an exceptional, creative designer. He can take a brief from stakeholders and turn it into visually compelling, well-considered, on-brand graphics. He has authentic creative flare, and his passion for visual storytelling is apparent in his work through all creative touch-points of marketing campaigns and beyond.
– Laura McCabe, Graphic Design Specialist, Clearwater Analytics
I had the pleasure of working with Aaron at Clearwater Analytics, where his passion for creating purpose-driven brands was evident in every project he undertook. Aaron's ability to translate complex concepts into strategic, audience-focused solutions was invaluable. His background in publishing brought a unique perspective to our marketing team, enriching our approach with his expertise in editorial design and visual storytelling.
Aaron's meticulous attention to detail ensured that every piece of collateral was not only visually appealing but also communicated our company's mission with clarity and impact. His work directly contributed to strengthening our brand presence and engaging our community effectively.
What sets Aaron apart is his knack for simplifying intricate ideas, making them accessible and compelling to our target audience. This skill was crucial in driving measurable results through our marketing campaigns. I highly recommend Aaron for any organization looking to enhance their brand narrative and achieve significant marketing outcomes.
– Kevin Everett, Partner Account Manager, Cradlepoint, a part of Ericsson
Aaron is a man of many creative traits with an expert's eye for quality, color, and typography. I could count on him to deliver clean and professional book layouts and cover designs on time, every time. He is an expert at print and digital design and diligently managed his workflow against overall project timelines. Aaron was a great team player and was a major asset to the team.
— Bobby Kuber, Vice President of Publishing, Elevate Publishing
Aaron has a keen eye for design and understands branding and placement well from digital to illustration and hand-lettering. He is a team player who designs, produces and maintains signage for 8 departments within the Rocky Mountain Region. Aaron has also developed skills in negotiation, vendor relationships and budget management which have continued to provide success with in his role. Aaron is fantastic to work with and truly a master at his craft.
— Victoria Gonzalez, Regional Marketing & Community Relations, Whole Foods Market
Aaron is one the most creative minds in the business. His passion for people makes him a force to be reckoned with.
— Tony Bridwell, SVP, Ryan LLC, Speaker, Podcast Host, Best Selling Author
Aaron is forward thinking and solution oriented while working in the ever changing retail environment at Whole Foods. He is ability to meet multiple deadlines while executing on the fly projects made him a dependable and successful graphic artist. He brings an element of design that is personal, welcoming and innovative. He also presents strong communication skills through multiple channels- at store level, regional level and global level while working at Whole Foods. Aaron’s comprehensive skill set makes him a heavy hitter as a graphic designer.
— Kylie Ricks, Specialist at Whole Foods Market
Aaron has a high level of technical skills that allow him to execute any task in the most efficient amount of time. He is also passionate about current design trends, and is extremely receptive to feedback from both clients and marketing professionals. Aaron is able to handle these conversations with ease and has the ability to blend the needs of the client with the expertise of a marketing team to achieve the best possible creative outcomes. I would never hesitate to work alongside Aaron on any project.
— Stephanie Kemp, Account Manager, Elevate Publishing
I was often amazed by what seemed like Aaron’s effortless ability to create attractive and branded designs time after time. Not only was he exceptionally skilled at designing books and marketing collateral, but he was extraordinarily dependable and a team player to the core. Aaron is one of the most considerate and trustworthy peers I have ever had the pleasure of working with.
— Todd Carman, Operations Manager, Elevate Publishing