Hi, I'm Christina! I design products & brands that make people smile.
About me
I'm passionate about building extraordinary brands & intuitive experiences. As a multidisciplinary designer, I wear many hats - and 'empath' is my favorite one to put on. Creative thinking is my primary language, and I pride myself on my ability to think outside the box!
I currently live in Mooresville, North Carolina with my husband Bob, our son Wyatt, and our dog Sophie. We spend as much of our free time as we can hiking, riding bikes or soaking up the sun with a pint.
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SEPTEMBER 2022 - PRESENT, MOORESVILLE, NC
Lowe's | Senior Graphic Designer, Store Environment
• Designs signage and other elements to help create a seamless shopping experience
• Collaborates with merchants, project managers and store environment teams to translate design briefs into impactful environmental solutions and ultimately drive sales
• Mentors junior designers to help ensure consistent brand messaging throughout the store
• Art directs larger volume projects and works with contractors to ensure timely delivery while maintaining brand standards
FEBRUARY 2017 - APRIL 2022, AUSTIN
Voyant, Inc. | Design Lead
• Designed web-based B2B financial planning application AdviserGo from inception
• Led the design of the Voyant Game, a B2B / B2C experience & accompanying web application for business-client interaction
• Designed & managed production of merchandise, packaging, 3D-modeled products, printed materials and more
• Created & maintained style guides for Voyant’s entire product suite
• Executed usability testing and A/B testing
• Collaborated closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure that products meet legal requirements
• Ensure that all products meet or exceed WCAG 2.0 web accessibility standards
• Lead the design of custom solutions for enterprise clients such as Lloyds Bank and Bank of Montreal
SEPTEMBER 2013 - FEBRUARY 2017, AUSTIN
Voyant, Inc. | Graphic Designer
• Overhauled the Voyant brand identity, including a bespoke logo design and branding guide
• Handled the production of branded apparel and merchandise for marketing and internal purposes
• Produced marketing materials, branding assets, and email campaigns
• Refactored white labeling processes to improve internal productivity
• Updated style guide for existing product Voyant Adviser, a Java-based financial planning application
MAY 2009 - PRESENT, AUSTIN & SAVANNAH
Christinaschmanske.com | Freelancer
• Designed printed goods and custom illustrations for event planning company Much Ado Austin (work featured in The Knot)
• Created brand identity, website design and icon library for Trade my Travel, an emerging travel application
• Rebranded and created stationary and packaging line for Stoney Creek Arts, a jewelry company
• Created brand identity and merchandise for the Steiner Ranch Mountain Bike Team
APRIL 2013 - AUGUST 2013, SAVANNAH
Desotorow, Inc. | Design Intern
• Collaborated with stakeholders to clarify the vision of the “First Friday Art March”
• Designed promotional and marketing materials
• Redesigned maps and posters to enhance attendee experience
Education
SEPTEMBER 2009 - AUGUST 2013, SAVANNAH
Savannah College of Art & Design | BFA, Graphic Design, Magna Cum Laude
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