Open for Hire or New Projects
Open for Hire or New Projects
CRAFTING BRANDS, SHAPING PRODUCTS, & DESIGNING SEAMLESS EXPERIENCES.
Work experience
Principal Product Designer at Phalanx
Oct 2024 - Present
As Principal Product Designer at Phalanx, I lead the design of our go-to-market product, ensuring a seamless user experience and cohesive visual identity. Collaborating closely with the CMO, engineering, and marketing teams, I develop interfaces and compelling marketing assets that drive user engagement and business growth.
Principal Product Designer at Phalanx
Oct 2024 - Present
As Principal Product Designer at Phalanx, I lead the design of our go-to-market product, ensuring a seamless user experience and cohesive visual identity. Collaborating closely with the CMO, engineering, and marketing teams, I develop interfaces and compelling marketing assets that drive user engagement and business growth.
Principal Product Designer at Phalanx
Oct 2024 - Present
As Principal Product Designer at Phalanx, I lead the design of our go-to-market product, ensuring a seamless user experience and cohesive visual identity. Collaborating closely with the CMO, engineering, and marketing teams, I develop interfaces and compelling marketing assets that drive user engagement and business growth.
Product Design Lead at MealsGuru
Jul 2024 - Oct 2014
Founding team member leading product design, development, and strategy, driving GTM execution and product vision while aligning business and operational goals. MealsGuru simplifies grocery shopping and meal planning, helping users save money and eat healthier through smarter choices.
Product Design Lead at MealsGuru
Jul 2024 - Oct 2014
Founding team member leading product design, development, and strategy, driving GTM execution and product vision while aligning business and operational goals. MealsGuru simplifies grocery shopping and meal planning, helping users save money and eat healthier through smarter choices.
Product Design Lead at MealsGuru
Jul 2024 - Oct 2014
Founding team member leading product design, development, and strategy, driving GTM execution and product vision while aligning business and operational goals. MealsGuru simplifies grocery shopping and meal planning, helping users save money and eat healthier through smarter choices.
Senior Product Designer at StellarFi
Feb 2023 - Jun 2024
Optimized the onboarding funnel to drive revenue, increasing conversion rates from 10% to 25% in five months with an 80% success rate in A/B tests. Collaborated with the VP of Product, Head of Creative, and UX Writer to refine strategies using KPIs and user insights. Managed design priorities, ensured stakeholder communication, and aligned UX with research and marketing. Also developed email templates, websites, ads, and components for the design system to support business needs.
Senior Product Designer at StellarFi
Feb 2023 - Jun 2024
Optimized the onboarding funnel to drive revenue, increasing conversion rates from 10% to 25% in five months with an 80% success rate in A/B tests. Collaborated with the VP of Product, Head of Creative, and UX Writer to refine strategies using KPIs and user insights. Managed design priorities, ensured stakeholder communication, and aligned UX with research and marketing. Also developed email templates, websites, ads, and components for the design system to support business needs.
Senior Product Designer at StellarFi
Feb 2023 - Jun 2024
Optimized the onboarding funnel to drive revenue, increasing conversion rates from 10% to 25% in five months with an 80% success rate in A/B tests. Collaborated with the VP of Product, Head of Creative, and UX Writer to refine strategies using KPIs and user insights. Managed design priorities, ensured stakeholder communication, and aligned UX with research and marketing. Also developed email templates, websites, ads, and components for the design system to support business needs.
Senior UI/UX DesignerZenBusiness
Jul 2021 - Nov 2022
Led design for the Acquisition team at ZenBusiness, collaborating with 12-14 developers to create and launch user-centric webpages. Managed design QA, asset delivery via GitHub, and worked closely with Marketing to ensure approval before release. Streamlined design processes from ideation to development handoff and designed key product features, including a site-wide navigation system, improving UX and interface continuity.
Senior UI/UX DesignerZenBusiness
Jul 2021 - Nov 2022
Led design for the Acquisition team at ZenBusiness, collaborating with 12-14 developers to create and launch user-centric webpages. Managed design QA, asset delivery via GitHub, and worked closely with Marketing to ensure approval before release. Streamlined design processes from ideation to development handoff and designed key product features, including a site-wide navigation system, improving UX and interface continuity.
Senior UI/UX DesignerZenBusiness
Jul 2021 - Nov 2022
Led design for the Acquisition team at ZenBusiness, collaborating with 12-14 developers to create and launch user-centric webpages. Managed design QA, asset delivery via GitHub, and worked closely with Marketing to ensure approval before release. Streamlined design processes from ideation to development handoff and designed key product features, including a site-wide navigation system, improving UX and interface continuity.
Freelancer at Designer CJ
Jan 2007 - Present
Specializing in logo design, brand development, and rebranding, I collaborate closely with clients to refine their visual identity, providing guidance on design style, format, and production. I create compelling concepts, graphics, and layouts, ensuring every design is visually striking and on-brand.
Freelancer at Designer CJ
Jan 2007 - Present
Specializing in logo design, brand development, and rebranding, I collaborate closely with clients to refine their visual identity, providing guidance on design style, format, and production. I create compelling concepts, graphics, and layouts, ensuring every design is visually striking and on-brand.
Freelancer at Designer CJ
Jan 2007 - Present
Specializing in logo design, brand development, and rebranding, I collaborate closely with clients to refine their visual identity, providing guidance on design style, format, and production. I create compelling concepts, graphics, and layouts, ensuring every design is visually striking and on-brand.
Freelancer at Designer CJ
Jan 2007 - Present
Specializing in logo design, brand development, and rebranding, I collaborate closely with clients to refine their visual identity, providing guidance on design style, format, and production. I create compelling concepts, graphics, and layouts, ensuring every design is visually striking and on-brand.
Freelancer at Designer CJ
Jan 2007 - Present
Specializing in logo design, brand development, and rebranding, I collaborate closely with clients to refine their visual identity, providing guidance on design style, format, and production. I create compelling concepts, graphics, and layouts, ensuring every design is visually striking and on-brand.
What I do
Logo & Visual Design
Shaping bold brand identities with eye-catching logos, striking visuals, and a design language that speaks volumes.
Logo & Visual Identity
Shaping bold brand identities with eye-catching logos, striking visuals, and a design language that speaks volumes.
Logo & Visual Design
Shaping bold brand identities with eye-catching logos, striking visuals, and a design language that speaks volumes.
Web Design
Crafting immersive, visually stunning websites that don’t just look good—they feel right, blending beauty with seamless functionality.
Web Design
Crafting immersive, visually stunning websites that don’t just look good—they feel right, blending beauty with seamless functionality.
Web Design
Crafting immersive, visually stunning websites that don’t just look good—they feel right, blending beauty with seamless functionality.
Product Design
Bringing ideas to life with intuitive, user-driven digital experiences that make every tap, click, and scroll effortless.
Product Design
Bringing ideas to life with intuitive, user-driven digital experiences that make every tap, click, and scroll effortless.
Product Design
Bringing ideas to life with intuitive, user-driven digital experiences that make every tap, click, and scroll effortless.
UI/UX Design
Designing thoughtful, engaging interfaces that not only guide users but keep them coming back for more.
UI/UX Design
Designing thoughtful, engaging interfaces that not only guide users but keep them coming back for more.
UI/UX Design
Designing thoughtful, engaging interfaces that not only guide users but keep them coming back for more.
The tools I'm using
Figma
UI/UX Design& Product Design
Figma
UI/UX Design& Product Design
Figma
UI/UX Design& Product Design
Illustrator
Logo Design & Visual Identity
Illustrator
Logo Design & Visual Identity
Illustrator
Logo Design & Visual Identity
Photoshop
Create, modify, and edit images
Photoshop
Create, modify, and edit images
Photoshop
Create, modify, and edit images
Framer
No-code Web Design & Implementation
Framer
No-code Web Design & Implementation
Framer
No-code Web Design & Implementation
References
"Working with CJ is a game-changer. At StellarFi, I saw firsthand how his precision and foresight accelerated decision-making without compromising quality. He anticipates feedback, refines designs proactively, and ensures alignment with stakeholders—never taking criticism personally. His speed, adaptability, and energy make him an invaluable asset to any team."
Praxedis Blackhorn
Creative Director, StellarFi
"Working with CJ is a game-changer. At StellarFi, I saw firsthand how his precision and foresight accelerated decision-making without compromising quality. He anticipates feedback, refines designs proactively, and ensures alignment with stakeholders—never taking criticism personally. His speed, adaptability, and energy make him an invaluable asset to any team."
Praxedis Blackhorn
Creative Director, StellarFi
"Working with CJ is a game-changer. At StellarFi, I saw firsthand how his precision and foresight accelerated decision-making without compromising quality. He anticipates feedback, refines designs proactively, and ensures alignment with stakeholders—never taking criticism personally. His speed, adaptability, and energy make him an invaluable asset to any team."
Praxedis Blackhorn
Creative Director, StellarFi
"CJ is a wicked great designer. You can't beat his attention to detail and his ability to create visually stunning pages, logos, and workflows. He's also a super positive person and a joy to collaborate with."
Dennis Chatham
Head of Design, ZenBusiness
"CJ is a wicked great designer. You can't beat his attention to detail and his ability to create visually stunning pages, logos, and workflows. He's also a super positive person and a joy to collaborate with."
Dennis Chatham
Head of Design, ZenBusiness
"CJ is a wicked great designer. You can't beat his attention to detail and his ability to create visually stunning pages, logos, and workflows. He's also a super positive person and a joy to collaborate with."
Dennis Chatham
Head of Design, ZenBusiness
"CJ is a wicked great designer. You can't beat his attention to detail and his ability to create visually stunning pages, logos, and workflows. He's also a super positive person and a joy to collaborate with."
Dennis Chatham
Head of Design, ZenBusiness
"I had the privilege of working closely with CJ during his time at StellarFi. In my time collaborating with CJ, I have consistently been impressed by his exceptional design skills, strategic thinking, and dedication to delivering outstanding results. CJ possesses a rare blend of creativity, technical proficiency, and leadership qualities that make him an invaluable asset to any design team."
Stephanie Piña
Director of Product , StellarFi
"I had the privilege of working closely with CJ during his time at StellarFi. In my time collaborating with CJ, I have consistently been impressed by his exceptional design skills, strategic thinking, and dedication to delivering outstanding results. CJ possesses a rare blend of creativity, technical proficiency, and leadership qualities that make him an invaluable asset to any design team."
Stephanie Piña
Director of Product , StellarFi
"I had the privilege of working closely with CJ during his time at StellarFi. In my time collaborating with CJ, I have consistently been impressed by his exceptional design skills, strategic thinking, and dedication to delivering outstanding results. CJ possesses a rare blend of creativity, technical proficiency, and leadership qualities that make him an invaluable asset to any design team."
Stephanie Piña
Director of Product , StellarFi
"Working with CJ at ZenBusiness was a pleasure. He’s a talented product designer with strong design thinking and top-tier graphic design skills. Always giving 100%, his expertise and friendly demeanor make him a valuable asset to any team. I highly recommend him."
Cody Morris
Senior Product Designer, ZenBusiness
"Working with CJ at ZenBusiness was a pleasure. He’s a talented product designer with strong design thinking and top-tier graphic design skills. Always giving 100%, his expertise and friendly demeanor make him a valuable asset to any team. I highly recommend him."
Cody Morris
Senior Product Designer, ZenBusiness
"Working with CJ at ZenBusiness was a pleasure. He’s a talented product designer with strong design thinking and top-tier graphic design skills. Always giving 100%, his expertise and friendly demeanor make him a valuable asset to any team. I highly recommend him."
Cody Morris
Senior Product Designer, ZenBusiness
Graphic design projects
Crafting compelling visual narratives, I transform abstract concepts into impactful designs that resonate. Explore my portfolio to see how strategic creativity meets meticulous execution.
SwiftKick Mobile
Branding & Web Design
SwiftKick Mobile
Branding & Web Design
SwiftKick Mobile
Branding & Web Design
Vitatta Gastropub
Visual Identity
Vitatta Gastropub
Visual Identity
Vitatta Gastropub
Visual Identity
Astronug Dispensary
Visual Identity
Astronug Dispensary
Visual Identity
Astronug Dispensary
Visual Identity
Main Event Championship
Visual Identity
Main Event Championship
Visual Identity
Main Event Championship
Visual Identity
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I'M CJ
Based in Austin, TX, I’ve spent 17 years shaping brands through bold, thoughtful design and the last 5 years elevating UX/UI and product experiences that truly connect. From startups to unicorns, I blend creativity and strategy to craft designs that leave a lasting impact. Passionate, hands-on, and driven by purpose, I thrive on turning challenges into beautifully intuitive solutions.
My services
Web Design
$2999
Responsive design (optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop)
Responsive design for all devices
Web Design
$2999
Responsive design (optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop)
Responsive design for all devices
Web Design
$2999
Responsive design (optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop)
Responsive design for all devices
App Design
$4000
Custom App Design
Responsive design for all devices
App Design
$4000
Custom App Design
Responsive design for all devices
App Design
$4000
Custom App Design
Responsive design for all devices
Graphic Design
$2999
Logo and Brand Identity
Visual elements for brand's identity
Graphic Design
$2999
Logo and Brand Identity
Visual elements for brand's identity
Graphic Design
$2999
Logo and Brand Identity
Visual elements for brand's identity
