TECHNICAL

TOOLKIT

PRODUCTION & LEADERSHIP

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
CAMPAIGN ASSETS
EVENT & MARKETING COLLATERAL
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

DESIGN OPS & INFRASTRUCTURE

AI-ASSISTED DESIGN WORKFLOWS
WORKFLOW AUTOMATION
DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY (ADA COMPLIANCE)
SCALABLE DESIGN WORKFLOWS

FRONT-END & CMS

HTML5
CSS3
BOOTSTRAP
CMS PLATFORMS
TEMPLATE SYSTEMS
LEGACY SYSTEM MIGRATION

DESIGN & NO-CODE

INDESIGN
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
XD
AFTER EFFECTS
PREMIERE PRO
DREAMWEAVER
SKETCH
FIGMA
FRAMER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic and versatile Designer with over two decades of expertise spanning high-fidelity UI design, brand strategy, and multi-channel marketing production. Adept at bridging the gap between visual aesthetics and front-end execution, leveraging a deep command of design toolkits alongside modern frameworks, CMS platforms, and AI-driven workflows. Proven track record of accelerating asset production and scaling consistent design ecosystems for enterprise, agency, and high-revenue corporate clients.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRIVATE EVENTS & GUEST EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR
La Mar Cocina Peruana — San Francisco, CA
November 2018–March 2020 | April 2022–February 2026
Directed visual and graphic design production supporting high-end corporate and private events at a flagship restaurant generating $60M in annual revenue.

• Designed and produced high-volume print and digital brand collateral—including customized menus, large-scale event signage, and promotional digital assets—using Adobe Creative Suite.

• Integrated generative AI tools into the creative workflow to accelerate graphic layout production, advanced image editing, and lightning-fast asset adaptation while strictly maintaining brand integrity.

• Formatted and deployed scalable menu and event template systems that optimized layout turnaround times, improved operational workflows, and ensured rigorous brand consistency.

• Partnered with ownership, executive leadership, and marketing teams to align multi-channel visual outputs with revenue targets and high-end brand standards.

• Excelled in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, rapidly executing last-minute layout changes and complex client design revisions under tight deadlines.

FREELANCE DESIGNER
Independent Contractor — San Francisco, CA
April 2020–August 2022
Consulted on brand identity systems, high-fidelity web layouts, and interactive interface designs for a diverse client portfolio during a high-demand period of digital transition.

• Designed the high-fidelity UI and complete visual design systems for an online graduation platform utilized across 60+ educational institutions (K-12 through University).

• Developed an extensive library of digital ceremony graphics and streaming assets, implementing strict digital accessibility standards (ADA Compliance) to ensure a high-quality visual experience for all viewers.

• Enhanced brand recognition and digital aesthetics for small businesses and organizations navigating rapid digital transformation.

LEAD DESIGNER
LendTech (formerly Zikher Inc.) — San Francisco, CA
February 2018–November 2018
Led the interface design and visual launch of the company’s flagship product from beta to market-ready v1.0, directly driving new client acquisition and platform adoption.

• Translated advanced product requirements into high-fidelity UI layouts, leveraging strategic design frameworks to minimize product friction and maximize visual engagement.

• Owned the full visual design and interface lifecycle—managing a dedicated UI design team from conceptual layouts to final, pixel-perfect engineering handoff.

• Established the brand's unified UI component library, building a scalable asset ecosystem that ensured design consistency across multiple product lines.

• Spearheaded a comprehensive corporate rebranding initiative from Zikher Inc. to LendTech, authoring the new visual identity across all digital, web, and marketing print collateral.

• Designed high-converting digital marketing assets and email campaign templates that substantially boosted lead generation and brand visibility.

DESIGN CONSULTANT
Orange Door Inc. — San Bruno, CA
July 2016–February 2018
Conceptualized and delivered high-impact brand identities, web design layouts, and interface solutions to enhance market visibility and brand recognition.

• Partnered directly with stakeholders to transform business requirements into cohesive, polished graphic outputs and web-ready interfaces.

EARLY CAREER HISTORY

MEDIA DESIGNER
Education Management Corporation (EDMC) — Pittsburgh, PA
May 2010–July 2016

• Developed scalable corporate template systems and directed visual asset production for over 100 digital education programs; spearheaded front-end code migrations to modern HTML5 to establish full digital accessibility (ADA Compliance).

INTERACTIVE DESIGNER
Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) — Pittsburgh, PA
October 2005–March 2009

• Designed and front-end coded responsive user interfaces and customized digital portals for major enterprise clients, aligning visual systems with strict brand requirements.

DESIGNER / PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Geyer & Geyer Graphic Design, Inc. — Pittsburgh, PA
November 2004–October 2005

• Produced print layouts, brand systems, and multimedia digital assets for corporate and cultural clients while expanding the studio’s interactive web capabilities.

WEB DESIGNER & CONSULTANT
Allerton Marketing Communications, Inc. — Pittsburgh, PA
January 2000–March 2003 | March 2003–November 2004

• Built multi-channel marketing collateral across print, video, and digital formats for national brands, modernizing agency offerings through early web and interactive design deployments.

WEB DESIGNER / CO-FOUNDER
Stuntcat Design — Pittsburgh, PA
December 1998–December 2000

• Co-launched a boutique digital studio specializing in custom web architecture, branding systems, and digital interface solutions for regional businesses.

EDUCATION

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, PA
Associate in Specialized Technology: Computer Animation Multimedia | December 1998

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DANIEL SAINT AUGUSTE

DESIGNER

[VISUAL • UI • WEB • GRAPHIC]
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

From high-fidelity UI to complete brand systems—let's make it happen.

Need an experienced hand for a quick freelance project, or a creative partner to join your team full-time? Let's connect and collaborate.

[Email Me] ...or let's just make it official and hire me today! :-)

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