Kiefer Partridge
Portland, Oregon • +1 (919) 527-3204
Tell the same story on all channels—web, mobile, email, native apps.
I lead teams with a common-sense, agile mindset. That means we’ll run iterative design thinking workshops, and we’ll vet our designs by talking directly with users.
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Rapid prototyping FigJam, Mural, Axure… and I remember a bit of HTML/CSS too
Production DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Premiere, Logic Pro, Native Instruments, etc.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/gradebook_orange.svg" alt="/icons/gradebook_orange.svg" width="40px" /> Master of Fine Arts in Writing Vermont College of Fine Arts
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Since 2013 • Core clients: Apple, Google, American Airlines
Lead the team to understand both user and business needs
Lead design iterations based on user testing
Coordinate with business and dev teams as we build
This work is subject to NDAs. Let’s share one-on-one. Email me →
2019–2023 • Volunteer work
Build HRC’s local channel and create local design patterns
Coordinate with event teams to build event-specific social pushes
Selected work: Black History Month, Portland Pride →
Harbinger Marketing
2016-2018
Art direction and brand asset creation for Atlanta-area startups
Consult on marketing messages for film industry proposals
Freelance
2012-2016
Art direction for bands and live events; video, lighting, and venue design
Visual branding, design thinking and empathy sessions
Brand standards development
Various
2010-2012
UI/UX for in-house education apps and CRM systems
Visual branding for company initiatives
I work on unceded Clackamas and Cowlitz Land, within land belonging to the confederated tribes of the Grand Ronde and Siletz.