Baltimore-based designer specializing in UX and visual design, creating intuitive and impactful digital experiences that prioritize user needs and promote inclusivity.
Ashley Donatello
Experience
SENIOR UX DESIGNER - ELEVEN PEPPERS STUDIOS
October 2019 – Present
Lead a majority of internal UX initiatives including creating UI design systems, user research, and testing efforts. Collaboratively work with developers in an Agile methodology to produce high-quality work within tight sprint deadlines. Produce intuitive presentations to pitch to existing and potential clients while creating strategic marketing plans that advocate for user wants and needs.
JUNIOR DESIGNER - ELEVEN PEPPERS STUDIOS
January 2016 – October 2019
Worked on in-house and client projects including logo design, brand identities, brochures, booklets, non-confidential proposals, and high-fidelity website mockups with a significant focus on UX/UI. Collaborated with team members throughout each task in support of constructive feedback– limiting the number of project revisions for a quick and successful turnaround.
COMMUNICATIONS DESIGNER - AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF GRAPHIC ART (BALTIMORE)
January 2015 – January 2018
Collaborated with AIGA Baltimore volunteer board members in the design and implementation of various marketing materials for the organization. Reviewed and recommended improvements to design layouts. Assisted in the process of AIGA Baltimore events such as ‘Ink and Pixels’ and ‘Design Week’.
Skills and Software
SKILLS
Web experiences and strategy
Desktop and mobile applications
Client Management
Illustration
Animation
Branding
Brand Guidelines
Data Visualization
Wordpress/Squarespace
SOFTWARE
Illustrator
Photoshop
After Effects
XD
Sketch
Figma
Education
MA - USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN
Maryland Institute College of Art
August 2018 - December 2019
CERTIFICATION - USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN
General Assembly
May 2016 - August 2016
BA - GRAPHIC DESIGN
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
August 2011 - May 2014