Rebecca Szatko
Hello, I'm an experienced lead brand designer focused on transforming ideas into intuitive, beautiful, and human-centered digital experiences. With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in digital design, brand identity, and art direction.
About
At the intersection of creativity and usability, I design experiences that not only look great — but make sense. In addition to my 10+ years experience designing and art directing, I also have 5+ years experience working as a web developer. I feel that having a working knowledge of HTML and CSS has helped enhance my design skills immensely.
In my free time I love to listen to music, see art shows, run, and hang out with my two children (one human, one fur baby).
Experience
Lead Brand Designer
Alliant Credit Union
2023 — Present
Maintain existing and create new brand standards, create print and digital collateral, oversee a group of 3 designers, concepting for campaigns, oversee print vendor quotes and production process.
Senior Design Manager/Lead Digital Designer
Mojenta
2018 — 2022
Brand Identity, wireframed and designed responsive websites and landing pages, designed print and digital collateral, Concepting for campaigns, managed a team of freelance designers.
Interaction Designer
C | Change
2016 — 2018
Prototyped, wireframed, and designed responsive websites, designed emails and digital media, concepting for campaigns.
Digital Art Director
Blue Chip Marketing Worldwide
2015 — 2016
Prototyping and wireframing for responsive websites, art direction for photoshoots, responsive website design, web style guide creation.
Education
BS Interactive Media Design
Art Institute of California - San Diego
Studied web design, development, and animation.
Associates of Applied Science (Graphic Design)
Art Institutes International - Minnesota
Studied graphic and motion design.
What I Do
Visual & Brand Identity
Designing consistent and impactful brand systems — including logos, color palettes, typography, and style guides.
Web Design
Creating intuitive and visually appealing interfaces for websites and mobile apps, with a focus on usability and flow.
Art Direction
Developing visual storytelling and design concepts for digital campaigns, product launches, and brand development.
Marketing Design
Producing effective marketing materials — including social media graphics, digital ads, email templates, and presentations.
Featured Works
A handpicked collection of projects that showcase my approach to branding, user experience, and compelling visual storytelling—design work rooted in strategy, simplicity, and intention.
Debit Card Design
A new debit card design was needed to reflect a more high end and modern client. We didn't feel our previous design instilled the sense of security and trust we want our members to feel. This design has a base matte finish with a UV coating overlay in the shape of the rings from the Alliant logo and a bright green core.
- Brand Design
- Art Direction
Digital Flyers
These 3 flyers were created for Alliant's Select Employer Groups (SEG). They are designed to target the SEG's specialized needs and specific interests.
- Brand Design
- Marketing Design
Wall Wraps
Alliant needed some colorful wallwraps to brighten up the office space. They requested imagery of people along with a Chicago theme. I created these wallwraps using a combination of Firefly, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Brand Design
- Art Direction
Flyer and Landing Page
Special promo campaign for a Select Employer Group. Included a digital flyer and an informational landing page.
- Brand Identity
- Web Design
Flyer and Infographic
Flyer and infographic design for Firefly Telecom.
- Marketing Design
- Brand Design
Ebook
Ebook design for Andromeda Technology Solutions to showcase their telecom solutions to support remote work
- Brand Design
- Animation
Icon Design
This icon set was designed for an online banking app. Icons were designed in Illustrator.
- Brand Design
- Marketing Design
Annual Report & Video
Annual report design with complimentary video. Video was created in After Effects and can be viewed by clicking the link below.
- Brand Design
- Motion Design
Website
This project was created to feature organizations making a difference in the city of Chicago. The client wanted to showcase the different organizations represented in a fun and colorful way with subtle and engaging interactions. This website won an American Web Design Award.
- Brand Identity
- Web Design
Email/Mail Campaign
Direct mail and email campaign sent to members who currently have mortgages with Alliant or with another bank. The campaign was successful in bringing in over 1M in HELOC Loans.
- Marketing Design
- Brand Design