About

I’m Brian Gates.

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I am a highly versatile and detail-oriented designer skilled in storytelling through visual design. I have 15+ years of experience in the software industry designing user interfaces and engaging marketing campaigns. My work has span multiple mediums including print, digital, collateral, and outdoor advertising.

Skills

Creative Direction

Graphic Design

User Interface Design

Rapid Prototyping

Team Management

Logos / Icons

Illustration

Web Design

Marketing Campaigns

User Experience (UX)

Sketch / Adobe

HTML / CSS / Javascript

Atlassian Suite

Mac / Windows


Awards

PRSA Los Angeles Chapter PRism

  • 2013 Ongoing Product or Service – Business to Business

  • 2012 New Products/Service Launch – Business to Business

  • 2010 Ongoing Product or Service – Business to Business

  • 2010 Brochure – Corporate/Brand

PRSA Los Angeles Chapter Award of Excellence

  • 2012 One-Time Media or Special Events

  • 2010 Digital Press Kit

  • 2010 Ongoing Product or Service – Business to Business

Architectural Record Excellence in Advertising

  • 2014 Online Campaign

  • 2013 Online Campaign

  • 2013 Double Page Spread

Stevie’s Gold

  • 2014 Outbound Marketing Program of the Year