Oratio West

About

I’m a product designer with a background in visual design and creative work, and a deep interest in how thoughtful design shapes real human experiences. I spent the early part of my career in fast-paced agency environments, developing a broad foundation across branding, graphic design, illustration, iconography, and photography. That foundation now informs my work in product teams, where I lead the design of features, interaction patterns, and design systems in complex domains. I enjoy working through constraints, collaborating closely with product and engineering, and finding clarity in problems that aren’t fully defined. Past roles span Sense, Huge, OW! Designz Studios, Slater Hospitality Concepts, Social Network MD, Office Depot, RitchMedia, and Hybrid Technology Solutions, contributing across product design, branding, and digital experiences. I care deeply about craft, usability, and coherence, and I’m drawn to teams that value quality, collaboration, and intentional design.

Experience

• Product Designer · Sense03-01-2023 – 01-01-2025

  • Contributed to core product features and systems within a complex, technical domain, working closely with product and engineering partners. • Played a key role in evolving interaction patterns and design system foundations, including iconography, illustration, color, and visual consistency. • Designed for real constraints, navigating legacy decisions, changing requirements, and cross-team dependencies. • Brought strong visual judgment and craft to product decisions, helping ensure clarity, cohesion, and usability across the experience. • Collaborated across disciplines to translate complexity into understandable, usable interfaces over time.

• UX Designer · Huge06-01-2021 – 04-01-2023

  • Worked within cross-functional teams on client pitches and full-cycle digital product engagements. • Contributed to UX strategy, information architecture, and interaction design informed by research, stakeholder input, and constraints. • Partnered with design leads to synthesize insights into wireframes, concepts, and prototypes. • Gained experience working inside large organizations, navigating handoffs, structure, and collaborative decision-making.

• Founder • Creative Director · OW! Designz Studios07-01-2008 –

  • Led creative work across branding, visual identity, and digital experiences for a wide range of clients. • Built a strong foundation in visual craft, including typography, layout, hierarchy, and visual systems. • Developed design judgment through fast-paced, high-volume work across industries and mediums. • Owned projects end to end, working directly with clients, vendors, and collaborators.

• Graphic Designer · Slater Hospitality Concepts12-01-2019 – 08-01-2020

  • Designed multi-platform creative work for hospitality brands, including digital, print, and environmental touchpoints. • Collaborated with marketing, events, and operations teams to support brand consistency and customer experience. • Contributed to early web and digital explorations alongside visual campaigns.

• Senior Graphic Designer · Social Network MD06-01-2019 – 08-01-2019

  • Delivered visual and brand design across digital and print for clients in multiple industries. • Supported photography and creative direction across campaigns and platforms.

• Print Supervisor · Office Depot12-01-2018 – 05-01-2019

  • Oversaw print production workflows, quality control, and customer-facing deliverables in a high-volume environment.

• Senior Graphic Designer · RitchMedia11-01-2012 – 06-01-2014

  • Delivered full-lifecycle brand and visual design work across digital and print for clients in multiple industries. • Contributed to brand systems, campaigns, and marketing initiatives, including rebrands and large-scale promotional efforts. • Worked directly with clients and internal teams to translate business goals into clear, effective visual solutions.

• Visual Designer · Hybrid Technology Solutions06-01-2012 – 10-01-2012

  • Designed visual concepts for web and digital products, including early app and interface work. • Collaborated on website builds, landing pages, and digital experiences with a focus on usability and visual clarity. • Supported the expansion of the company’s offerings to include branding and digital design services. • Contributed to the design of a consumer-facing mobile apps for early iOS and BlackBerry devices.

Education

• ThinkfulCertificate, UX/UI Design

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