Erica Munson
Freelance Visual Design Lead
Castle Rock | US
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Work experience
Freelance
Design Lead + Illustrator + Photographer | 06/2006 - Current
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.
PETA
Digital Experience Design Lead | 01/2023 - 01/2024
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.
PETA
Lead UI/UX Designer | 04/2020 - 01/2023
PETA
Senior Designer | 06/2010 - 04/2020
Montserrat College of Art
Adjunct Professor of Studio Art and Design | 08/2010 - 06/2012
Undergraduate professor of studio art and design courses within the Foundation Studies Department.
C3 Presents
Senior Interactive Designer and Developer | 02/2008 - 12/2009
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.
Create Web Development Studios
Senior Graphic Designer | 05/2007 - 10/2008
Served as primary web designer and developer for Create Web Development Studios. Clients included Mayo Clinic, Ryland Homes, Jim Cramer, Moe’s.
Quality Images
Web Designer and Developer | 08/2006 - 07/2007
Website design and development, identity design, illustration.
William M. Raines High School
Visual Arts Teacher | 08/2006 - 05/2007
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.
Phantom Sound and Vision
Graphic Designer / Sales Representative | 01/2000 - 06/2003
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
Education history
Montserrat College of Art
BFA | 2003 - 2006
Savannah College of Art and Design
MA | 2008 - 2010
Santa Barbara City College
Graphic Design | 1998 - 2005



