Hi! I'm Christina.
I'm passionate about building extraordinary brands & intuitive experiences. As a multidisciplinary designer, I wear many hats - and 'empath' is my favorite one to put on. Creative thinking is my primary language, and I pride myself on my ability to think outside the box!
I currently live in Austin, Texas with my fiancé Bob and our dog Sophie. We spend as much of our free time as we can hiking, riding bikes or soaking up the rays with a pint!
Employment
FEBRUARY 2017 - PRESENT, AUSTIN
Voyant, Inc. | Design Lead
• Design and oversee the implementation of the web-based financial planning application AdviserGo
• Design and manage the production of deliverables such as branded merchandise, printed deliverables, packaging, 3D-modeled injection molded products, printed game-boards, and molded paper pulp box inserts
• Strategize with design team to execute moderated usability testing and A/B testing
• Create and maintain style guides for Voyant’s entire product suite
• Collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure that products meet legal requirements
• Ensure that all products meet or exceed WCAG 2.0 web accessibility standards
• Oversee design team and lead the creation and implementation of the Voyant Game, a physical game board and accompanying web application for business-client interaction while maintaining brand standards
• Lead the design of custom solutions for enterprise clients such as Lloyds Bank and Bank of Montreal
MAY 2009 - PRESENT, AUSTIN & SAVANNAH
Christinaschmanske.com | Freelancer
• Designed printed goods and custom illustrations for event planning company Much Ado Austin (work featured in The Knot)
• Created brand identity, website design and icon library for Trade my Travel, an emerging travel application
• Rebranded and created stationary and packaging line for Stoney Creek Arts, a jewelry company
• Created brand identity and merchandise for the Steiner Ranch Mountain Bike Team
SEPTEMBER 2013 - FEBRUARY 2017, AUSTIN
Voyant, Inc. | Graphic Designer
• Overhauled the Voyant brand identity, including a bespoke logo design and branding guide
• Handled the production of branded apparel and merchandise for marketing and internal purposes
• Produced marketing materials, branding assets, and email campaigns
• Refactored white labeling processes to improve internal productivity
• Updated style guide for existing product Voyant Adviser, a Java-based financial planning application
APRIL 2013 - AUGUST 2013, SAVANNAH
Desotorow, Inc. | Design Intern
• Collaborated with stakeholders to clarify the vision of the “First Friday Art March”
• Designed promotional and marketing materials
• Redesigned maps and posters to enhance attendee experience
Education
SEPTEMBER 2009 - AUGUST 2013, SAVANNAH
Savannah College of Art & Design | BFA, Graphic Design, Magna Cum Laude
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