Erich Quist

Designer & Front-End Developer

: http://erichquist.com/
: 503/381-6000
: hi@erichquist.com

I am a motivated designer and front-end developer with experience in strategy, user interface/experience design, visual design, and development. I’m seeking a position at a work hard, play hard progressive dog-loving rockpants creative agency in Portland, OR.

Experience

Designer & Front-End Developer

Ally Creative — Eugene, OR 2010-2012
- Conceptualize, design, and develop websites for a broad range of small to medium sized businesses.
- Advocate a web-standards approach to increase search engine optimization and accessibility.
UI/UX Designer & Strategist

Mindbox Studios — Eugene, OR 2011-2012
- Collaborated directly with clients to define site structure, content and flow.
- Worked as part of a team of strategists, creative directors, and developers to ensure final products corresponded with client and strategic vision.
- Developed wireframes into intuitive, visually engaging user interfaces for a broad range of high level clients.
Designer & Front-End Developer

Freelance — Eugene, OR 2006-2010
- Freelanced on short- and long-term front-end development and design contracts.
- Worked remotely for several acclaimed agencies to assist in production of several large-scale projects.

Education

Product Design

University of Oregon — Eugene, OR 2010
Associates of Oregon Transfer

Lane Community College — Eugene, OR 2006

Referrals

Andy Keen

Sr. Software Engineer at Nike, Inc. — 503/702-5703
John Brown

Developer at Instrument — 503/985-6661
Sharon Matthews

Project Manager at Mindbox Studios — 541/285-6929
Michael Malowanczyk

Global Brand Designer at Nike, Inc. — 214/597-3444

Diversion

UI/UX Design

I translate project specifications into consistent, fast, and engaging user experiences. Through my experience of working directly with clients and with other strategiests I've become proficient the following tools: Wireframing, Storyboarding, Concepting, Brainstorming, Ideating, User Testing, Prototyping, and Persona Creation.
Visual Design

I design high quality websites that represent the desired user experience as defined by wireframes, flow diagrams, and prototypes that are a pleasure to code.
Front-End Development

I develop clean, easy-to-read, semantic HTML markup and CSS that adheres to W3C specifications and best practices. Technologies I'm adept at, include: HTML5, CSS3 and jQuery (all hand-written); Cross-browser Issues, ExpressionEngine, and Git/SVN.

"Erich is an excellent designer. His attention to detail, coupled with his creativeness and his mindset for overall project strategy makes him an asset to any project. His wireframes are easy to use and I've had great feedback from clients on them as well. His design skills are excellent and he can take a vague design concept and make it come to life. Clients love his work and enjoy working with him on their projects and I have enjoyed working with him as well."
Sharon Matthews
Project Manager at Mindbox Studios

"In the short time I have known Erich he has shown a tremendous ability to grasp concepts and turn them into thoughtful design without a lot of iteration. Further, I find Erich's direct approach refreshing. If he thinks there is a better way to skin the cat he is not afraid to speak up and make his opinion heard. Erich, is a very talented design professional with the ability to see through the minutia and get to the heart of a problem and produce great results."
Steve Denison
CEO of Plan B Flights

Experience

Designer & Front-End Developer

Ally Creative — Eugene, OR 2010-2012

UI/UX Designer & Strategist

Mindbox Studios — Eugene, OR 2011-2012

Designer & Front-End Developer

Freelance — Eugene, OR 2006-2010

Education

Product Design

University of Oregon — Eugene, OR 2010

Associates of Oregon Transfer

Lane Community College — Eugene, OR 2006

Referrals

Andy Keen

Sr. Software Engineer at Nike, Inc. — 503/702-5703

John Brown

Developer at Instrument — 503/985-6661

Sharon Matthews

Project Manager at Mindbox Studios — 541/285-6929

Michael Malowanczyk

Global Brand Designer at Nike, Inc. — 214/597-3444

Diversion