About
I am a graphic designer with 10 years of experience designing with empathy for the real world. I am drawn to unconventional challenges and surprising solutions, and passionate about using design to help people.
I currently live, work, and play with my wife and son in Watertown, MA.
Currently listening to Thumpasaurus, Salami Rose Joe Louis, and Mike Louis Aaberg.
Contact
willcharlesdoran@gmail.com
(508) 309-8975
Resume
Experience
Freelance/Wherever I call home/2012–forever
I build logos, brands, websites, and whatever for whomever. For example, I developed branding and front-end web app design for an NYC higher education tutoring company, and rolled out a new brand via marketing one-sheets and custom illustration for a bay area data engineering company. Back in the day I colorized and restored photos for dozens of clients including NPR and the Historic Arkansas Museum. Designed promotional materials and event posters for local Nashville venues and artists including Kane Brown and Lauren Shera.
Point32Health/Boston, MA/October ‘17–present
Since 2017 I have worked alongside a copywriter and a team of marketing experts to design thousands of acquisition and member marketing materials for a top-rated family of Medicare Advantage insurance brands. As of September 2022, I manage a talented Junior Graphic Designer and a small group of contractors to support these growing responsibilities. I have helped introduce two new brands to our markets from foundations to fine details. See some highlights of this work.
451 Research/Boston, MA/April–July ‘17
In this role I lead a rebrand and relaunch of a tech research industry learning hub. Handled production web development and UX, including a new online application form and interactive research paper visualizations for the 451 Research blog. Developed and coordinated email campaigns for more than 60,000 global members of the “451 Alliance” expert panel.
Taskloop, LLC/Nashville, TN/May ‘15–August ‘16
As a junior and senior in college, I did UI/UX design for a consumer software startup I founded with some colleagues. I created the brand's visual identity, including logo, website, and all print and digital marketing materials. Also developed and executed an on-campus marketing program. and designed and delivered presentations to investors. Proud recipient of a cease and desist from Taskrabbit 👑.
WRVU Nashville/Nashville, TN/January '13–May '16
Rebranded an established student radio station. Designed front-end functionality for station web app. Created marketing materials for station events and in coordination with Bonnaroo Music Festival. Hosted weekly 2-hour hip hop/neo-soul specialty radio show. Proud to say they’re still using the logo!
Vanderbilt University/Nashville, TN/January–May '16
Assisted professor Bob Isherwood (former CD at Saatchi & Saatchi) with administration and instruction in creative advertising. Developed briefs and coordinated student entries into the international D&AD New Blood competition. Managed partnership with professors and director of Miami Ad School.
Education
Vanderbilt University '16/Nashville, TN
B.S. Theoretical Physics, Minor Corporate Strategy. Courses in creative advertisement, marketing, computer science, French, and steel drum.
Skills
Hard
Adobe Creative Suite
Office Suite
HTML/CSS
JavaScript/JQuery
Drupal
Salesforce/Pardot
Medium
Layout and production for print
Accessible front-end web design and social
Logos and branding
Typography and type design
Vector animation and storyboarding
Soft
Obsessive attention to detail and quality
Problem-solving and intuition
Knowledge of printing and proofing process
Art direction
Effective and constructive communication
Managing and prioritizing many simultaneous projects
Completing projects within tight timeframes