Tanika Tompkins, Creative Director | UI/UX Designer

About

Experienced graphic designer with over 15 years in the design industry, dedicated to producing outstanding work that surpasses client expectations. Skilled in typography, branding, marketing collateral, web design, and UX/UI design. Possesses extensive expertise in design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, and Canva. Demonstrates robust project management, presentation, and communication skills. Capable of working autonomously or collaboratively within cross-functional teams to accomplish collective objectives.

Experience

Moment Studios

Feb 2022 – Present

Miami, FL

UX/UI Designer

Generated wireframes and prototypes to visualize and evaluate user flows, ensuring adherence to compliance, consistency, responsive design, interaction design, and accessibility standards. Collaborated with clients to define project objectives, gather requirements, and formulate design briefs aligned with their vision and business objectives. Engaged in conceptualization by collaborating with cross-functional teams to communicate design concepts, fostering a transparent and collaborative design process. Prepared and maintained design systems and documentation, including brand style guides and component libraries, facilitating seamless collaboration with the development team. Conducted comprehensive user research and usability testing, acquiring valuable insights to guide the application of user-centered design principles and best practices. Provided graphic design support, contributing to the creation of graphics, marketing materials, and landing pages to enhance product launches and ongoing marketing efforts. Demonstrated proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Sketch for developing interactive prototypes and high-fidelity mockups.

River of Life Christian Center

Mar 2008 – Present

Orlando, FL

Creative Director

Successfully managed multiple projects concurrently, skillfully prioritizing deadlines and budgets, while ensuring a high level of quality and attention to detail. Cultivated the visual design of print & digital marketing ads, brand materials, utilizing proficient knowledge of graphic design, information hierarchy, typography & color theory. Proficiency in video editing, copywriting, and motion design, consistently producing content that effectively communicates and engages with the target audience. Devised and executed social media strategies, including web content creation and community management, that generated increased engagement and followers. Proficiently utilized design tools and software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, Wix, Wordpress, and other industry-standard applications, to bring creative visions to life.

Legacy Built Designs

Feb 2017 – Oct 2023

Remote

Design Specialist

Effectively managed client expectations and provided transparent communication throughout the design process, resulting in long-lasting client relationships and repeat business. Skilled in creating visually appealing graphics and layouts for print and digital media, including logos, business cards, signage, brochures, billboards and social media content. Designed websites using Webflow, WordPress and Wix, integrating various plugins and e-commerce solutions, resulting in user-friendly and visually appealing online experiences for customers. Passionate about staying up to date on emerging design trends and technologies, actively participating in industry events, conferences and design communities and networks.

Education

Seminole State College of Florida

Certification, Digital & Interactive Media Design

Seminole State College of Florida

Certification, Digital Media/Multimedia Production

Avocademy

Certification, UX/UI Foundations

Tanika Tompkins

Creative Director | UI/UX Designer

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