An animation of Wes walking in and drawing herself on a photoshop interface screen with a giant handmade pencil.

Hi! I’m Wes.

I'm a New York-based art director and illustrator with 10+ years of experience in the content marketing and publishing industries. I offer creative expertise—including illustration, print, digital, and motion design—to help grow your brand and deliver award-winning innovative solutions. I graduated from the School of Visual Arts, where I majored in cartooning. From there, I discovered a passion for storytelling, which would be the catalyst for my career in graphic design. With an eager mindset to learn, I landed my first design position at Time Inc. Since then, I've worked with a range of clients from growing startups to Fortune 500 companies.

I'm currently an art director at Dotdash Meredith, America's largest digital and print publisher. In my spare time, I love to travel the world and find inspiration in every nook and cranny. I yearn for new adventures, and now you can wander with me, too!

Behind the GIF: I'm a curious learner and love to challenge myself in expressing new ideas through unlimited resources. I propped my phone against a closet drawer and had a mini photoshoot with the giant pencil I made from scratch. I animated most of my interests into one GIF: illustration, design, motion, travel, photography, dogs, crafts, and more. ☻

Awards & Acknowledgments

FCS Portfolio Winner, Gold (Print Collateral)
Mosaic, 2023

FCS Portfolio Winner, Gold (Print Campaign)
Mosaic, 2023

SPD, Print Medal Finalist (Design)
“Seoul Food”, Mosaic, 2023

SPD, Merit Winner (Photography)
“Seoul Food”, Mosaic, 2023

SPD, Merit Winner (Illustration)
“The Smart Set”, Mosaic, 2023

Content Marketing Awards, Finalist
(Best New Publication)

Mosaic, 2023

Content Marketing Awards, Finalist
(Best Content Marketing Program in Healthcare)

CVS Health Trends, 2022

Digiday Content Marketing Awards, Finalist
(Best Multi-Channel Content Distribution Strategy)

CVS Health Trends, 2022

Content Marketing Awards, Winner
(Best Use of a White Paper)

CVS Health Trends, 2021

The Webby Awards, Winner
(Advertising, Media & PR Politics & Advocacy)

The Social Dilemma, 2021

The Webby Awards, Finalist Nominee
(Features/Design: Best Navigation/Structure)

The Ultimate Guide to Home Protection, GEICO, 2019

The Folio: Digital Awards, Honorable Mention (Microsite/Custom Website)
The Ultimate Guide to Home Protection, GEICO, 2019

How can I help you?
Let’s get started!

Need help with a design project? Interested in growing your brand? Want to commission an illustration? Or chat about the best bubble tea places? I’ve got you covered! Take a minute to write a few words about yourself and the project overview. The more details, the merrier!