2010 Outstanding Achievement Award  |  Interactive Design & Game Development

Design - Graphic

Freelance Visual Design Lead

Freelance & Contract

<p>For 18 years I have worked as a lead designer, illustrator, photographer, and art educator. I create engaging and impactful designs and interactive experiences that support the missions and visions of the music industry, professional sports, non-profits, and the outdoor industry. I enjoy collaborating with other designers and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, inclusive, accessible, and user-friendly designs that meet the needs of diverse and global audiences. Notable brand experience includes Amazon, Universal Music Group, New York Times, The White House, PETA, Mayo Clinic, Livestrong Foundation, Lollapalooza, and NPR.</p>

Graphic design, UI/UX, illustration, social media design, online advertising and promotional materials, email design and development, animation, motion graphics, WordPress, and branding for clients in the music industry, outdoor industry, professional sports, and non-profits. Experience managing projects from concept to completion, presenting to clients, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and working closely with developers. Notable experience includes Universal Music Group, Capitol Records, NPR, Amazon, New York Times, Livestrong Foundation and more.

Design Lead + Illustrator + Photographer

As the Digital Experience Design Lead at PETA, I designed and developed engaging and impactful and award-winning websites, mobile applications, illustrations, social media campaigns, email campaigns, and augmented reality (AR) experiences that supported the organization's mission and vision. In my 14 years with the organization, I oversaw the design and development of over 100 websites for PETA and its 16 international affiliates, and created illustrations and AR experiences with millions of impressions on social media. Led the organization in updating all digital products to comply with accessibility guidelines and usability best practices.

Digital Experience Design Lead

Lead UI/UX Designer

Senior Designer

Undergraduate professor of studio art and design courses within the Foundation Studies Department.

Adjunct Professor of Studio Art and Design

Primary interactive graphic designer and developer for the live music, event production, and music marketing company. Responsibilities include designing and developing websites and online assets for Lollapalooza, The Obama Administration, Austin City Limits Music Festival, the Wanderlust Festival, and various bands, musicians, professional sports teams, and athletes.

Senior Interactive Designer and Developer

Served as primary web designer and developer for Create Web Development Studios. Clients included Mayo Clinic, Ryland Homes, Jim Cramer, Moe’s.

Senior Graphic Designer

Website design and development, identity design, illustration.

Web Designer and Developer

Grades 9-12 Visual Arts Teacher and Art Department Chair responsible for bringing an art program back to the school after 4 years without the arts. Drawing, Painting, Visual Arts, and AP Art History.

Visual Arts Teacher

Huntington Beach, CA - Designed printed materials and quarterly catalogs for the largest import music distributor in the country - maintained customer-base of 200+ music stores

Graphic Designer / Sales Representative

Erica Munson is a Freelance Visual Design Lead at Freelance in Castle Rock, Colorado.

Erica Munson — Freelance Visual Design Lead at Freelance

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