Shannon Vistisen
Experiential Designer · Bluewater
New Baltimore, MI
In My Own Words
I am a visual designer by trade. Educated with a bachelor's degree in Design, and over 8 years of experience within multiple industries exercising a strong skill set for building a brand visually and strategically. As a designer in the experiential marketing industry, I help brands build their community with digital experiences utilizing technology & strategic problem solving.
Work Experience
Experiential Designer
Bluewater2016 – 2018
Worked with Marketing Manager & Content Specialists to produce visual content for both client facing and internal projects. Collaborated with Solutions Architects to produce photographic comps for project bids and pitch decks. Worked along side sales team members to produce visual presentation pieces to present to potential clients. Collaborated with Creative Team members to produce both client facing and internal projects utilizing video, digital and print assets. Worked seamlessly with development team to produce UI projects, delivering visual mock ups and assets. Worked on large scale projects such as Walmart's Essence Festival, Henry Ford Museum, and Dan Gilbert's - Company Holiday Party, Kelly Services Yearly Employee Conference, among others.
Founder
Littlest Sidekick Outfitters2016 – 2018
Children's Merino Wool Base Layers providing a customer experience and a sustainable circular system within the brand. Designed & prototyped base layers, t-shirts, athletic pullover sweater, and neck warmers. Worked closely with different fabric sourcing vendors, cut & sew manufacturers & sourced notions for completed garment. Configured a sustainable, circular system utilizing technology to allow the customer to virtually follow the trail and journey of their children's apparel. Working closely with web developers, The Renewal Workshop to provide professionally washing & mending garments to then be placed back up on the website for the next location within it's journey.
Graphic Designer
Dickinson Wright2012 – 2016
DICKINSON WRIGHT | GRAPHIC DESIGNER | DETROIT | 11/2012 - CURRENT • Worked closely with various attorneys through concept, design, and execution of a wide range of visual materials including numerous yearly invitations. • Assisted Creative Director to design and produce firm yearly dinner visual & digital materials. • Collaborated with Creative Director on design and layout of the corporate booklet showcasing an overview of the company. • Design and layout templates for the firm’s 40+ practice areas maintaining a consistent look for clean and visually appealing branding. • Worked with Creative Director to market and brand for over 400 attorneys, 14 different offices located in the U.S. and Toronto while maintaining brand guidelines. • Edited and updated firm information on the back end of the website; Sitecore. Created blog icons for website and resized attorney photos for web. • Assisted Creative Director on print and digital advertisements.
