Hello, I'm

Rob O’Connell

UI/UX Designer & Graphic Artist

Hi! I am currently designing and developing a responsive Shopify-based e-commerce website for an emerging food brand, including full branding, web design, graphics, and signage. I focus on branding and web design, using custom CSS and HTML for a seamless user experience.
Thank you for checking out my work.

About Me

I'm a designer passionate about crafting excellence in digital products. I blend strategic thinking with quality aesthetics to tackle real challenges.
In my free time, you can find me immersed in a video game, sports (Lakers)
or going on adventures & traveling.

Skills

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Shopify

UI/UX

Web Design

CSS & HTML

UI/UX Design

Creating intuitive and engaging user interfaces with a focus on usability

Graphic Design

Bringing designs to life with purposeful animations and interactions

Brand Identity

Developing cohesive visual systems that tell compelling brand stories

Web Design

Understanding user needs through research, testing, and data analysis

Experience & Education

Work Experience

Freelance UI/UX & Graphic Designer

MOER Creations

2025 - Present

Mission Viejo, CA

Producing design initiatives for emerging nutrition brand. Collaborating with shareholders and design teams to create functional digital products & designs

Created Shopify website & storefront increasing visibility by 125%

Established company-wide design system used across 3+ products

Designed a dynamic trade show space to enhance visibility,

brand recognition, and visitor engagement.

Medical Assistant

Newport Orthopedic Institute

2023 - 2025

Newport Beach, CA

After two years in the medical field,
I discovered my true passion lies in design and creative problem-solving. This realization solidified my commitment to a career in design.

Efficient patient intake and rooming, suture and staple removal procedures,
and placing provider orders.

Effective communication across multiple office locations and providers
to maintain a high level of collaboration and proficiency.

Graphic Designer

Bingo Publishers LLC

2019 - 2022

Laguna Hills, CA

Contributed toward a talented team of designers to create exceptional advertising materials, offering guidance and support throughout the process.

Built large catalogue of advertising material to increase visibility and sales
for local businesses using our website

Created daily advertising material and maintained high level of
creativity and innovative design practices.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Cal Poly Pomona

2014 - 2017

Minor in Marketing
American Marketing Association

Certifications

Google UX Design Certificate

2022

Medical Assisting

2024

BLS CPR & First Aid

2024

Get In Touch

Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? Feel free to reach out! I'm always open to discussing new projects and creative ideas.

Email

oconnellrobertj@gmail.com

Phone

714-357-5701

Location

Mission Viejo, CA

Let's Work Together!

I'm available for freelance projects
and full-time opportunities.