Sterling | About Me

MULTIDISCIPLINE DESIGNER

Hi, I’m Sterling! I’m an Atlanta-based designer and Auburn grad with experience across agency and in-house creative teams. My work spans branding, campaigns, retail, digital, social, and visual systems.

I love a good idea and figuring out all the ways it can come to life.

I’m happiest somewhere between concepting and problem-solving, whether that means developing a campaign look and feel, building a flexible design system, or figuring out how one idea can work across dozens of different touchpoints. I like thoughtful design, collaboration, and work that still feels human even when there are a lot of moving pieces.

My experience includes:

Brand & Campaign Design
Visual Identity & Design Systems
Retail & OOH
Digital & Web
Social & Motion
Concept Development
Art Direction & Creative Collaboration

Outside of design, I’m usually reading, thrifting, exploring somewhere outdoors, or falling down a new creative rabbit hole.

If you’d like to talk about my work or just say hi, feel free to reach out.

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Experience

COX COMMUNICATIONS

DESIGNER | NOV 2022 - PRESENT

Led design for Cox Mobile promotions, creating campaigns for retail and digital spaces.
Executed branding projects, truck wraps, email designs, and web designs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to solve problems and achieve project goals.

ICON / COPELAND DESIGN

DESIGNER | JAN 2019 - NOV 2022

Redesigned the company website during the transition from ICON to Copeland Design.
Designed and prototyped several user-friendly websites.
Collaborated with designers, strategists, copywriters, and developers.
Developed clear communication skills to ensure team and stakeholder alignment.

BRAND NEUE CO.

DESIGN INTERN | MAY 2018 - AUG 2018

Collaborated with a creative team to deliver brand systems, social designs, and interactive designs.
Communicated design decisions to clients.
Assisted with commercial shoots and interior installations.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY (BIGGIO CENTER)
DESIGNER | JAN 2016 - DEC 2018

Designed brochures and presentations for workshops and events, enhancing the center's visibility and outreach efforts.
Collaborated with developers to update the website's user interface, improving user experience.
Developed a comprehensive brand system for the department, ensuring consistency across all materials.

THE AUBURN PLAINSMAN

DESIGNER | AUG 2015 - JAN 2016

Created data visualizations and article illustrations, enhancing the visual appeal and storytelling of the publication.
Managed and delegated tasks to a team of designers, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

Education

AUBURN UNIVERSITY

BFA | DEC 2018

I received a BFA in Graphic Design with a 4.0 GPA. I collaborated closely with professors and fellow students throughout courses such as design foundations (drawing, 2D, and 3D), typography, magazine design, interactive design + advanced interactive, etc.