A little bit about me —
I'm a multifaceted creative based in Seattle, Washington with over 10 years of professional art direction and design experience. I'm currently a Senior Art Director at Amazon and the blogger of West Coast Aesthetic.
In my role at Amazon, I'm responsible for concepting, directing photoshoots and video shoots, mentoring designers, and overseeing the execution of creative assets primarily for onsite, out-of-home, and social media channels. I'm passionate about creating inspiring and engaging experiences for customers.
I'm an ambitious and creative problem-solver. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can think big picture and hone in on the details.
Web Designer, Nordstrom
November 2014 – March 2017
Blogger, West Coast Aesthetic
September 2014 – present
Because you’re dying to know —
My aesthetic is colorful and optimistic.
I’m happiest when in the sunshine and traveling the globe.
My (not so guilty) pleasures: color coordinating my closet and binging the latest true crime podcast.
I’ll talk your ear off about mental health awareness and advocating for women in and outside of the workplace.
My go-to power color is yellow.
Self-proclaimed happy hour aficionado.
Current pet peeve? The Seattle freeze.
You’re making me blush —
“Allison is a rare and talented Senior Art Director. Her fine attention to detail and the ability to build compelling campaigns around different products and brands sets her apart. Allison tackles new challenges with drive and determination but also with empathy and the eagerness to learn. And, to see her present her work is to watch a solid creative well beyond her years confidently deliver creative ideation to top executives.”
— Alexis Ames, Creative Director
“From her first day on the job, Allison has demonstrated strong ownership and bias for action, and has brought an elevated, colorful, and on-trend approach to onsite customer messaging through her work on photo-based campaigns.”
— Katy Kennedy, Creative Director
“Everyone needs an Allison on their team. Her idea bank is always full, she collaborates flawlessly across a creative team, and her upbeat energy motivates everyone she works with.”
— Ashley Laabs, Senior Copywriter
So, did we just become friends?
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