About
Hello! I’m Daniel, a multidisciplinary designer passionate about crafting meaningful, user-centered experiences across digital and print platforms. With a foundation in graphic design, I have expanded my skill set to encompass UX/UI design, illustrations, brand strategy, motion graphics, and 3D work, allowing me to approach every project from a holistic perspective. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work across diverse industries, collaborating with start-ups, enterprise businesses, and agencies to create innovative solutions that blend aesthetics with functionality that drive results.
*ACTUAL SIZE SUNDAE. NOT AI.
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“I had the pleasure of working with Daniel Long in both a collaborative and managerial capacity, and I can confidently say he’s one of the most thoughtful, strategic, and creative professionals I’ve had the chance to work with.”
Jena Blanck, Art Director, Alchemy Worx -
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“Daniel worked for me on multiple projects and clients. From recreating technical graphics for vintage vehicles, to illustrations for marketing materials, to brand assets, Daniel delivered. In many cases, he was instrumental in providing the creative.”
Carr Biggerstaff, Founder, Interrobang LLC -
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“He is able to take initiative and add thoughtfulness into his creative work. It has been great working and communicating with him in our events marketing team.“
Gabrielle Li, Program Coordinator, Horizon CME -
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“Danny is one of those rare creatives who just gets it. He follows brand guidelines to a T but still finds ways to bring fresh, original ideas to the table. His work is always top-notch, delivered on time, and he’s not afraid to try new things that push content to the next level.”
Lyndsay Dean, Marketing Manager, Smart Solutions
Experience
SmartBug Media
Senior Designer
2022-Current
Lead brand and visual identity initiatives across digital, print, and environmental channels, aligning design with business goals and driving over $300K in revenue.
Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering skill development and introducing new tools and techniques to enhance team performance, workflow, and creativity.
Work cross functionally with 5+ teams to drive creative initiatives.
Leverage top design tools, including Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Generative AI, to create high-quality, customer-focused content that generated 7X the number of leads.
Worth eCommerce
Email Designer
2020-2021
Designed and executed engaging email campaigns, including visuals, layouts, and motion elements, aligned with brand strategy and campaign goals that consistently exceeded industry-standard metrics.
Collaborated with growth teams to run rigorous A/B tests on visual elements (hero imagery, CTA placement, and kinetic motion), leveraging winning variants to boost conversion rates by 25%.
Managed multiple email campaigns simultaneously, ensuring consistency, responsiveness, and on-time delivery across platforms.
AHM Brands
Graphic Design Intern
2019
Created comprehensive design solutions—branding, digital, print, and motion—aligned with client objectives and timelines.
Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery.
Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive visual system and brand identity for Aviva Health, creating a cohesive aesthetic that successfully scaled across 10+ clinic locations and diverse service lines throughout Douglas County.
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