Chris Gaffey

Visual / UI / Product Designer  |  CGOriginal.com

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SUMMARY

  • Hard working, user-focused UI, product & web designer
  • Relentlessly dedicated & energizing team member
  • Fast, thorough, & impact-driven design generalist

CONTACT

cgoriginal.com
gaffeyc7@gmail.com
gaffeyc
/chris-gaffey-design

EDUCATION

BS in Psychology Union College (NY), Class of 2014

DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Product Designer, Health IQ – January '18 - Present

Worked closely with CEO, developers, & stakeholders across the business leading the design of 3 new digital products, a complete rebrand & website redesign. Revamped company email system, 3x’ing click-through & revitalized online ad marketing, halving CPL, doubling ROAS, and 2x'ing Landing Page efficiency.

  • Product/UI design – Design & manage major customer & business products – a new client app, a new all-digital client experience, a custom sales agent tool/CRM, redesigned flagship quiz product, among others‍
  • Web design – Complete website redesign (twice) & landing page optimization – improving click & conversion metrics by 190%‍‍‍
  • Brand/Visual design – Lead designer for complete company rebrand, email system overhaul & the optimization of ads & landing pages

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Visual Designer, UpGuard – August '16 - October '17

Grew from untrained dancing design monkey to VP of Design’s right-hand man, touching all aspects of the company from ads, to landing pages, to a complete rebrand and 2 web redesigns. I received praise for my meticulous, dedicated approach to any project & infectious enthusiasm & optimism.

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Communications Assistant, Capital Region Chamber – August ‘13 – June ‘16

Managed website & email system, designing digital/print graphics for events & communications.

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Graphic Designer, Union College (NY) – July '13 - July '14

Designer responsible for print & digital graphics requests from various campus departments.

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FREELANCE WORK

I don’t actively seek freelance clients, but I’m approached regularly by acquaintances, friends and referrals with small projects that I take on in my free time.

  • First Round Capital
  • Pacific Seabird Group Conference (2020/21)
  • Union College Annual Fund
  • Union College Office of Communications
  • Alex Nuñez for Mountain View City Council
  • Hop Brook Brewing Co.
  • Westport Central School District
  • and more...

SKILLS

  • Hard working & resilient
  • Self management & organization
  • Brand & Graphic Design
  • Creative problem solving
  • Illustration, drawing, & icon creation
  • Understanding of full funnel business strategy
  • Basic HTML/CSS

PROFICIENCIES

  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects/Premiere
  • Principle
  • InVision
  • Webflow
  • Unbounce

TESTIMONIALS

Below are testimonials/praise I’ve received from coworkers, managers, & clients.

Speaks the Language of Business

“Very rarely have I worked with a creative who cares enough to go deep, understand & speak the language of the business.”

Really Listens

“The best creative I’ve ever worked with. He really listens, does exactly what he says he’ll do & then some.”

Analytical & Creative

“Chris is amazing - he somehow has this super analytical brain without losing his creativity.”

Damn good at his job (and reads things)

“God dang super star. Thank you for being so damn good at your job. He puts thought into everything, gives options, really listens to people, & actually reads things.”

The team wouldn't function without him

“One of the best designer’s I’ve had the pleasure of working with and my right-hand. The team wouldn’t function without him.”

Fast & Thorough

“Chris is the only creative I’ve ever worked with that I know I can trust to take into account all my feedback. His speed & efficiency are amazing.”

Strategic Thinker

“Chris is not just a doer, he’s a strategic thinker.”

Trust him to follow through

“Chris takes amazing notes and I feel like I can always trust him to follow through.”

Team Player Badge – for relentless team support and dedication to all your projects

“His work ethic amazes me. He’s always there when you need him & doesn’t give anything less than his all.”

Rockstar

“He’s a f***ing rockstar”