Michael Miller
About Michael Miller
Michael Miller is an Experience Designer at CMD in Portland, Oregon, with a diverse background in graphic design, illustration, and product design.
Company
Currently, Michael Miller works at CMD as an Experience Designer in Portland, Oregon, United States. His role focuses on creating exceptional user experiences through design and strategic thinking.
Past Roles and Experience
Michael Miller has held several design-related positions over the years. He was the Head of Design at Fathom PBC for four months in 2021. He worked as a Product Designer at AltitudeXR, also for four months in 2021. Prior to these roles, he served as a Graphic Illustrator for Occupation Records from 2020 to 2021, and as a Graphic Designer for Portland Winter Light Festival for two months from 2018 to 2019. He also worked with Portland City Repair as a Graphic Illustrator from 2018 to 2019, and at Lightning Bar as a Graphic Designer from 2018 to 2020.
Long-Term Projects and Initiatives
Michael founded and served as the Creative Director of Ghost Stag from 2012 to 2019. During this time, he spearheaded a creative art house that focused on immersive environments, installations, and scenic backdrops for over eight years. He also developed experiences for a variety of venues, ranging from local concerts to multi-thousand-person festivals. Additionally, Michael worked as a freelance graphic artist for the past five years, contributing illustrations, logos, merchandise, and brand assets for various companies.
Education and Expertise
Michael Miller obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Graphic Design from California State University, Chico, completing his studies between 2004 and 2009. He later pursued and achieved a specialization in UI/UX Design from Springboard, which he completed between 2020 and 2021. His skill set includes information architecture, sketching, wire-framing, prototyping, user research, and testing.
Passion and Approach
Michael Miller is passionate about creative problem-solving, storytelling, and pushing the boundaries of imagination. He is experienced and comfortable in both contract and remote work environments. Michael enjoys working solo or as part of a team, whether following orders or taking the lead. He is eager to expand his expertise in UI & UX design alongside a team of like-minded professionals.