Using empathy, curiosity and creativity to problem solve, inspire others and make memorable product experiences.
"She has an incredible way to paint the vision. She's not afraid to dive deep into a problem; getting to know the user, reviewing competitive alternatives, and making ideas come to life with her creative touch."
- Chris Wilson • Senior Product Manager, Carmax
ABOUT ME
Erin currently serves as a Lead Product Designer for Carmax, the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with more than 200 stores nationwide. Based in Richmond, VA, Carmax customers have the ability to buy cars completely on their terms, whether that’s online, in the store, or using a seamless combination of both.
Prior to Carmax, Erin led product design efforts for brands such as Snagajob, Capital One, Dominion Energy, Swedish Match, Barnes & Noble College Booksellers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (see full client list below). She is a graduate of the Communication Arts & Design Program at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she also taught several courses as an adjunct faculty member.
Erin has served as an educator, board member and volunteered for numerous organizations such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University, James Madison University, FeedMore, Freedom House of Greater Richmond, Junior Achievements and Girl Scouts of the USA.
Feel free to download my PDF resume below.
SELECTED CLIENTS
Afton Chemical
Air New Zealand
Altria
American Bar Association
American Heart Association
American Physical Therapy Association
Amtrak
Averett University
Avocados of Mexico
Barnes & Noble College Booksellers
BBDO Worldwide
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Bissell
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Bridgestone
Capital One
Charles Schwab
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
Comfort Zone Camp
Dominion Energy
Duke's Mayonnaise
Firestone
FLEET (Pedia-Lax)
Honda Motor Sports
Girls Scouts of the USA
Kamar Toys International
Longwood University
Mirage Studios
Mitsubishi
PixVfm
Peter Paul Development Center
Prosciutto di Parma
Quiznos Subs
Richmond Magazine
Sally Beauty Supply
Shell Oil
Sprint
Snagajob
Swedish Match
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Tredegar Corporation
US Highbush Blueberry Council
Valley Health System
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Community College System
CLIENT WORK
I sometimes feel like the luckiest person in the world, to have had such wonderful opportunities thorough out my career—to create and collaborate with so many different people, in so many unique industries. The following projects are from my years spent as an art director, senior designer and illustrator in public relations and advertising.
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DISCIPLINES
Product Design
Product Discovery
Creative Strategy
Concepting & Ideation
Graphic Design & Art Direction
Rapid Prototyping
Digital Illustration
Educating & Lecturing