Senior Brand and Experience Designer
for Scaling Organizations

I help fast-growth companies solve complex brand and marketing challenges by shaping initiatives that connect teams, unify experiences, and hold at scale.

10+ years across enterprise, agency, and cross-channel brand environments

Led campaigns, digital, event, and web initiatives at scale

Built for complexity, transformation, and post-merger integration

Open to Senior Brand Designer, Creative Lead, or Art Director adjacent roles – remote, hybrid or on-site in Orange & Los Angeles Counties, CA.

Recent Role

Senior Design and Experience Manager

AVEVA · 2021–2025

Global brand design strategy for a former FTSE 100 industrial software leader across 40+ countries.

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Recognition

Marketing Initiative of the Year · 2024, 2018, 2017

Brand StrategyDesign SystemsGlobal EventsAI Integration

Design System

Foundations

A unified brand platform supporting 16 websites, 12 cloud portals, and 125 SaaS product UIs. This system enabled teams across 40+ countries to execute campaigns, product launches, and global events with speed and consistency, without compromising creative quality.

View Case Study
Enterprise Digital Style Guide - Design system at scale

Selected Projects

Work

Campaigns, events, and launches enabled by unified brand systems.

Post-Merger Rebrand - Brand Unification
Brand Unification

Post-Merger Rebrand

Unified two legacy brands under a single enterprise identity, establishing the visual language that would govern all downstream work. This foundation enabled consistent execution across subsequent campaigns and product launches.

Brand StrategyPost-Merger IntegrationVisual Identity
Global Conference Creative - Event, enabled by unified brand system
Event, enabled by unified brand system

Global Conference Creative

Directed creative for a 4,000+ attendee global conference, translating brand principles into environmental graphics, keynote visuals, and attendee experiences. The established design system accelerated delivery without sacrificing quality.

Event BrandingEnvironmental GraphicsExperiential Design
Global Event Campaign - Event, enabled by unified brand system
Event, enabled by unified brand system

Global Event Campaign

AVEVA IGNITE 2019 was a week-long sales and marketing kickoff that marked the debut of the One AVEVA brand. Developed the 'Game On' campaign theme, using sports language and competitive energy to immerse and energize attendees.

BrandingCampaignEventLeadershipStrategy
Partner Program Launch - Campaign, enabled by unified brand system
Campaign, enabled by unified brand system

Partner Program Launch

Delivered a global partner program using AI-powered production within brand guidelines, reducing time and cost by 80%. The established system made rapid execution possible without added vendor spend.

Partner MarketingAI ProductionCost Efficiency
Pre-Acquisition Brand System - Brand Foundation
Brand Foundation

Pre-Acquisition Brand System

Created the award-winning brand system that preceded the merger, establishing scalable templates and guidelines that informed the unified enterprise identity.

Brand IdentityTemplate SystemsGlobal Guidelines
CONNECT - Brand Application
Brand Application

CONNECT

Helped bring CONNECT to life across customer-facing touchpoints by weaving its typography, color palette, and iconography into a wide range of deliverables.

Brand DesignVisual LanguageIconography
Rene Saldana

Background

Experience

I translate complex briefs into clear concepts and high-impact creative across digital, print, and live event touchpoints. Known for thoughtful collaboration, clarity under pressure, and effective communication with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

2021 — 2025

Senior Design and Experience Manager

AVEVA ↗ · Remote, Lake Forest, CA

Directed global brand design and experience strategy across 40+ countries. Led creative for 18+ global events, 8 campaigns, and 7 digital activations supporting a $10M marketing portfolio, with 3 initiatives recognized as Marketing Initiative of the Year.

View key achievements
  • ·Launched AVEVA's Digital Style Guide, aligning 16 sites, 12 portals, 125 SaaS UIs.
  • ·Drove creative for 18 global events, reaching 4K+ attendees.
  • ·Led creative labs for 20+ teams, elevating standards and systems adoption.
  • ·Directed "Connect the Future" campaign, unifying 3 sub-campaigns for global impact.
  • ·Produced executive presentations praised by industry leaders for clarity and excellence.
Brand StrategyGlobal EventsDesign SystemsTeam LeadershipExecutive Communications

2018 — 2021

Senior Graphic Designer

AVEVA ↗ · Lake Forest, CA

Led enterprise-wide visual design strategy during critical post-merger integration. Established design systems and brand governance that unified legacy brands under a cohesive identity.

View key achievements
  • ·Co-led AVEVA "One" rebrand, unifying legacy brands and driving +245% MQLs, $600M in sales.
  • ·Improved navigation/UX: +79% product clicks, +10% overall clicks, +20% time on site.
  • ·Architected 300+ accessible icon libraries, driving cross-product consistency.
Brand UnificationDesign SystemsVisual IdentityCross-Functional LeadershipUX Research

2015 — 2018

Presentation Designer

AVEVA (formerly Wonderware) ↗ · Lake Forest, CA

Established brand foundation and visual systems for enterprise software products. Created scalable templates and guidelines that informed the unified enterprise identity through subsequent mergers.

View key achievements
  • ·Created award-winning brand system that preceded the Schneider Electric merger.
  • ·Established scalable templates and guidelines adopted across global markets.
Brand IdentityTemplate SystemsGlobal GuidelinesVendor ManagementAccessibility

2015

Art Director & Senior Graphic Designer (Contract)

Creative Staffing Agencies ↗ · Orange County, CA

Delivered creative services for healthcare, education, and consumer clients, producing multi-format assets under tight deadlines with a focus on brand precision and visual excellence.

View key achievements
  • ·Streamlined high-volume production via prioritization, reducing revisions and improving delivery.
  • ·Applied best practices maintaining creative alignment across solo/collaborative projects.
  • ·Partnered with art directors/account managers, driving collaboration that expanded scopes.
Marketing CollateralBrochuresSelf MailersDisplay AdsBrand Precision

2010 — 2015

Art Director

Alar Staffing ↗ · Santa Ana, CA

Sole designer and marketer for 5 California offices at a regional staffing agency. Led a full company rebrand from logo to launch, overseeing vendors, press checks, installations, and digital rollout.

View key achievements
  • ·Delivered multi-site rebrand 6 months early, earning direct recognition from company president.
  • ·Modernized digital presence via unified visuals, refreshed content, boosting engagement.
  • ·Led seamless Corporate Resource Services acquisition transition, preserving continuity.
Brand IdentityEnvironmental GraphicsDigital MarketingVendor Management

Awards & Honors

Recognition

Recognition for strategic brand initiatives and creative excellence.

2024

AVEVA World Paris New Logo Campaign

Marketing Initiative of the Year

Issued by AVEVA

2018

AVEVA One Software Rebrand

Marketing Initiative of the Year

Issued by AVEVA

2017

Wonderware Live!

Marketing Initiative of the Year

Issued by AVEVA

2010

Charter Communications 'Paquete Alcance Mas' Multicultural Campaign

The Faxies Finalist

Cablefax

2007

El Pollo Loco "Taco Celestial" TV Spot

4 Bronze Tellys

Telly Awards

2006

Blue Cross of California Individual Hispanic Campaign

Best of Blue Award

Anthem Blue Cross

Get in Touch

Contact

I'm happy to discuss brand systems, design strategy, or potential collaborations. Feel free to reach out.

Location

Santa Ana, CA • Open to Remote

How I Can Help

  • Brand strategy & positioning for B2B tech companies
  • Design system development and digital style guides
  • Global event branding and experiential design
  • Executive presentation design and stakeholder communications
  • Post-merger brand integration and rebranding initiatives
  • Generative AI integration for scalable creative workflows

Availability: Open to opportunities, remote or Orange County, CA.