About
With ten years in the field and a BFA in Visual Communication, I am a seasoned visual communicator with skills in graphic design, typography, color theory, layout, print, copywriting and a lot of other things. I hate to limit myself, so I consider myself a design thinker and, having a solid foundation in many areas, I can confidently create impactful and forward-thinking designs that effectively communicate key messages. My deep understanding of UX and UI principles allows me to deliver great user experiences and intuitive interfaces. Whether working with internal teams or clients, I am dedicated to bringing ideas to life and pushing creative boundaries wherever I can.
Portfolio
A small sampling of some of the work I've done. Document design, logos and illustration. Also, a few of the banner ads I built during my seven years at Rakuten. In addition to these, I've designed workflows and wire-frames for web applications before also building them into useable products.
- All
- Design
- Web
- Illustration
Facts
While I can't give you an exact figure for the many ads, images or ideas I've developed, I want to show you some numbers anyway - for the sake of reference. Over the years I have created countless buttons, banners and thumbnails for SharePoint, as well as custom buttons and icons for ads. I've also managed stock images and client assets, and spent hours focusing solely inside Photoshop working with them. My delight for animation with javascript and jQuery complements my skills, and the amount of projects I have completed is somewhere around what you see below (give or take).
Months Experience
Banner Ads
Graphics Created
Skills
As technology continually evolves, I view my current skill set as a "dynamic" representation of my capabilities. Staying on top of the latest coding practices and annual Adobe updates is an ongoing feat I view as a personal challenge. Finding a way to use these new technologies and updates for every project, drives my professional growth.
Resume
This is really just a list of places I've worked and things I've done. There's a lot more to who I am and what I'm about... but have a look. I do have some experience doing things and doing them well.
Sumary
Mike Sealy
Working in Brigham City, UT
Education
Master of Fine Arts & Visual Communication
2014
Weber State University
Studies included graphic design, UX/UI, product design, packaging, color theory, typography, art history, fine art and some others as well.
Professional Experience
Database Technical Writer and Designer
2021 - 2023
loanDepot - Remote
- Leveraged UX/UI design principles and user feedback to devise innovative workflows for database management.
- Conceptualized and executed an interactive lender comparison tool, simplifying data comparison for loan officers through visually engaging design.
- Established and implemented brand standards for our internal SharePoint database, enhancing usability through consistent visual identity
Senior Creative Developer
2014 - 2021
Rakuten Marketing - Salt Lake City, UT
- Researched design trends and applied design principles to create high-converting, engaging interactive banner ads
- As a personal initiative, developed a 'design best practices' series and Adobe Creative Suite training resources, enhancing my mentorship skills and the team's overall quality of work.
- Assembled a collection of design templates and processes to streamline team workflow and increase efficiency.
- Conceptualized and designed a showcase gallery featuring the team's top works in display and affiliate advertising, boosting the visibility and reputation of the creative department