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Aaron Louie

Graphic Designer & Brand Manager
Specializing in corporate design and large-scale brand management where strategy leads the aesthetic.

Work experience

Head of Graphic Design

Murj, 2021-PRESENT

  • Led the design of cross-channel product communications (email, web, in-app education and updates, and sales enablement), ensuring consistency across platforms and improving user engagement.

  • Built scalable design systems, frameworks, and documentation for customer education, reducing pre-launch training time by 60%+ and lowering support volume through self-service resources.

  • Partnered cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Sales, Customer Success, and Retention teams to translate complex workflows into clear, accessible visuals aligned with user needs.

  • Pioneered new approaches to visual storytelling, incorporating motion design, data insights, and accessibility best

Graphic Designer

Visit California // 2017-2020

  • Collaborated with six departments to unify messaging and ensure brand voice consistency across international tourism campaigns, digital experiences, and large-scale events.
  • Designed 100+ assets annually across email, web, digital campaigns, print, and environmental graphics, strengthening brand recognition across global markets.
  • Managed and maintained a digital asset library of 170,000+ items, creating efficient workflows and

Volunteer experience

Marketing Chair

Capitol Creative Alliance // 2023-2025

  • Collaborate with the Board of Directors to devise a strategic marketing plan aimed at achieving annual objectives.
  • Spearheading the development of innovative market and outreach strategies to promote programs, events, and DEIA initiatives while fostering member engagement.

Design Mentor

Capitol Creative Alliance, Ascenders Academy // 2023-2024

  • Led a formal 6-month mentorship for a graduating designer, establishing a project roadmap from initial kickoff to final career placement.

  • Facilitated mock interviews and portfolio critiques with regional design leaders, translating executive feedback into actionable design improvements.

  • Successfully prepared the candidate for the local job market, leading to a design firm hire immediately following graduation.

Mural Selection Panelist

City of Sacramento, Art in Public Spaces // 2025

  • Evaluate 80+ applicants and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to select a compelling visual representation, showcasing a keen eye for design and community engagement.