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Matthew O’Leary

Graphic & Web Designer | Creative Consultant

Seaside, California
831-275-2566
mattosurf@icloud.com
LinkedIn | Portfolio

Professional Summary

Experienced graphic and web designer with a strong background in branding, UI design, web development, and digital experiences. Passionate about crafting intuitive, visually compelling designs for web and product interfaces. Adept at balancing creativity with functionality to enhance UX and user engagement. Skilled in design systems, front-end visuals, and cross-platform consistency. Versatile and collaborative, with experience in agency settings, web development, and independent consulting.

Skills

  • Web Design & Development (Astrojs, Tailwind CSS, WordPress)
  • UI/UX Design & Prototyping (Figma)
  • Identity, Branding, and Design Systems
  • Graphic Design (Print & Digital)
  • Front-End Development & Responsive Design
  • Creative & Production Design (Print, Packaging, Signage)
  • Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) & A/B Testing
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Email Marketing & Automation (Mailchimp, HubSpot)
  • AI-Powered Content Creation & Workflow Automation for Speed and Efficiency
  • Project Collaboration & Communication

Work Experience

Production Support Specialist
OBXtek (Defense Language Institute), Monterey, CA
December 2024 – Present

Creative Consultant
Foclarity AI, Santa Cruz, CA
June 2023 – November 2024

Senior Product Designer
Wiser Solutions, San Mateo, CA (Remote)
April 2022 – March 2023

Senior Product Designer
Axway, Phoenix, AZ (Remote)
March 2018 – April 2022

Graphic & Web Designer
Matt O'Leary Design, Seaside, CA
January 2016 – Present

Product Designer
Kiteworks, Palo Alto, CA
August 2014 – February 2018

Design Lead
FastPencil, Campbell, CA
November 2011 – May 2014

Design Manager
McDill Associates, Soquel, CA
September 2008 – November 2011

Education