I am a builder by nature and I love problem solving. This means that whatever the challenge, I can propose a variety of solutions, always approaching from a "Design Thinking" mindset.
Empathizing with a user is not confined to Print or UX, Branding or Visual Design, or any of the other other buckets designers often get lumped into. There is user experience baked into all things, and I pride myself at considering this fundamental aspect when working on anything from a postcard to a complete website overhaul.
I am comfortable juggling a variety of fast moving projects involving print, web, motion, social, and anything else that pops up. Whether owning a project from concept to completion, or mentoring and providing direction to a team, I adapt to what is required.
My well-rounded skillset is a great fit for the needs of corporate creative services and marketing departments, and I have fostered excellent relationships with UX leads, dev departments, print producers and department heads at every company I have been a part of.
My good nature and collaborative mindset make me easy to work with but I am also a pragmatic realist. I understand deadlines and how to work efficiently, always considering the budget. I communicate regularly with stakeholders to verify my solutions are not only best for the user, but also satisfy the business needs.
Give me the specs. Give me the requirements. I will build you something great. And it won't take forever.
I'm a good teacher. Mentoring and providing direction comes easy.
I love problem solving, especially in unexpected ways.
My speed and prioritization skills allow me to easily manage multiple simultaneous projects.
My creativity thrives in social situations. I love collaboration and debate.
User experience is always at the forefront of my designs. Design thinking starts at the beginning.
No one likes a jerk. That's why I try to always be pleasant, which is easy ... because I'm a nice guy.
I've worked with many designers in my career, and Craig Eisele is among the most talented I've seen. His design chops are outstanding, and he also is a strategic thinker who made all our projects better by adding elements I had not imagined. He understands UX at a deep level and brings the customer experience into the design process. He is very fast, and works at the speed of modern business. Highly recommended!
I had the opportunity to work with Craig for nearly 3 years. During that time he served as a Sr. Visual Designer/Art Director. He has the ability to lead and develop great creative and work. He is adept with the tools of the trade and is extremely fast and efficient. He also is a great team player and is passionate about communicating his creative vision to his team, and knows how to navigate working in fast-paced agile environments. His work ethic, design skill, and his incredible sense of humor made him a pleasure to work with every day and would make him a welcome addition to any team looking for a creative leader who can deliver and inspire great work.
Craig is a true Swiss Army knife of design skills. Our team relied on his visual and graphic design talent, UX perspective and overall art direction to make every project better -- whether it was destined for print, the web, a live presentation or all of the above. In addition to being a talented designer, Craig is an incredible teammate. He is focused and hardworking with an attention to detail and steady demeanor. I'd be thrilled to work with him again.
Craig was an integral part of our team, elevating the level of design on several high profile projects that had meaningful impact on our business. His strategic thinking and leadership abilities were instrumental in taking several brand new initiatives from ideation through completion. Craig is highly professional, personable, and brings his best effort every day. I wholeheartedly recommend him for any design project and would gladly work with him again in the future.
Craig is one of those people who is skilled in both art direction and hands-on design. We worked together creating Omni-channel media for high profile campaigns. Craig’s approach is professional, yet with an easy demeanor and fine sense of humor that makes partnering together a pleasure!
Craig and I have worked together on many editorial projects as a designer/writer team. He’s by far one of the best designers I’ve collaborated with over the years. Craig’s skills are top notch when it comes to creativity, art direction and the ability to drive the design aspects of a complex project.
