Laura Lothrop
About Laura Lothrop
Laura Lothrop is an Art Director currently working at CMD and The Roving Dears in the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, with extensive experience in print and interactive design.
Current Roles
Laura Lothrop is currently working as an Art Director at CMD in the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area. In addition to her role at CMD, she is also a Co-founder and Brand Director at The Roving Dears, an initiative based in the same region. Her current roles highlight her versatility and ability to manage creative directions across different organizations.
Previous Experience
Laura Lothrop has an extensive background in creative and design roles. She served as Senior Art Director at SUPERBASE in Boise, Idaho, for six months from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she was a Senior Designer at TNG (formerly The New Group) in Portland, Oregon, for five years from 2012 to 2017. Additionally, Laura freelanced as a Senior Designer at LSquared Design Studio for seven years, from 2012 to 2019. Her early career included internships and technical roles, such as a Graphic Design Intern at University of Idaho and a Krassel Fisheries Technician for the US Forest Service.
Education and Training
Laura Lothrop holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design from the University of Idaho. Her education provides a solid foundation in design principles and methodologies, which she has built upon throughout her professional career. She attended the university from 2007 to 2011.
Skills and Expertise
Laura possesses a strong understanding of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and has extensive experience in visual storytelling and content development. She has collaborated with developers and strategists to create seamless design solutions. Her skill set includes both print and interactive design, packaging design, and designing interactive, video-focused storytelling experiences. She has worked on branding projects for high-profile clients such as Microsoft and Intel and has also designed for local businesses like Little Ski Hill and Jola Coffee.
Project Collaborations
Throughout her career, Laura Lothrop has been involved in numerous significant projects. These include branding initiatives for global enterprises like Microsoft and Intel, as well as interactive and video-focused storytelling experiences. She has also worked hands-on with local businesses such as Little Ski Hill and Jola Coffee, demonstrating her ability to cater to both large conglomerates and local enterprises alike. Her project portfolio is diverse, underscoring her ability to tackle a wide range of design challenges.