Creative ideas, thoughtful builds, and a co-creating mindset.
I’m Rebecca, a Portland-based designer, project manager, and web developer. I collaborate with clients and teams to turn ideas—whether yours or ones we shape together—into clear digital expressions: brands, websites, pitch decks, email campaigns, names, print materials, or whatever else needs to exist but doesn’t yet.
Background
I’ve been working in the digital space—both in-house and at agencies—since 2007, designing, building, and managing everything from logo systems and copywriting to email flows and social outreach. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining what’s already in motion, I’m here to make sure every touchpoint that clicks, scrolls, or taps is working in service of your bigger picture.
Design Capabilities
Brand Identity & Visual Systems
Logo design, brand standards, style guides
Web Design & Development
UX/UI, wireframes, mockups, custom builds
Platforms: Shopify, WordPress, Squarespace
Email Marketing & CRM Flows
Design, build, and automation strategy
Tools: Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor
Presentation & Print Design
Pitch decks, reports, business cards, merchandise
Creative Direction & Messaging
Naming, voice & tone development, copy strategy
Conceptual direction and hands-on art direction
Leadership Capabilities
Creative Project Management
Brief writing, scope definition, timeline ownership
Cross-functional collaboration across design, dev, and ops
Strategic Planning & Team Leadership
Prioritization, stakeholder communication, resource management
Mentoring designers and fostering skill growth
Vendor & Platform Oversight
Freelancer sourcing, consultant vetting, and tool evaluation
Integrating digital workflows, including AI-assisted systems
Presentation & Feedback Culture
Leading critiques, delivering client presentations, refining processes
Recent Work
Most Recent Experience
Creative Director
JAZ Capital Partners (In-house)
2015 – 2024
Driving brand creation at the intersection of venture capital and design, I served as in-house creative director for a VC firm investing across sectors—from legal tech to healthcare to creative services. I built visual identities and brand systems from the ground up, translating strategy into digital experiences, outreach tools, and websites. Many of these clients operated in highly regulated or competitive spaces where discretion was critical; I worked closely with founders and internal teams under strict confidentiality to develop thoughtful, durable brands. The role spanned design direction, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship—all in service of launching brands built to evolve.
Previously
Digital Projects Manager
Social Science Research Council — New York, NY
2013 – 2015
Web Designer & Front-End Developer
Specific Performance LLC — Carlsbad, CA
Oct 2004 – Feb 2012
Freelance Creative
Vision & Code — remote
2004 – Present
Education
The Art Institutes
BS, Digital Communication and Media / Multimedia
2001 – 2005
Duke University
Certified Integrative Health Coach, Integrative Medicine
2012 – 2014
YogaWorks NYC
RYT 200, Yoga Teacher Training / Yoga Therapy
2012