Christopher Nowakoski

Senior UI/UX Designer

AKA - The Squrl

Experience

My Story

Acorns

Portfolio

Seasoned designer with a multidisciplinary background in product design, creative leadership, and brand strategy. Fostering cross-functional collaboration, aligning product, engineering, marketing, and business teams around shared goals to deliver cohesive user experiences. Drawing on years of experience as a creative manager and a brand specialist, I combine strategic thinking with visual design expertise to create intuitive, engaging products that solve real user problems and drive measurable business outcomes.

Linkedin

Experience

Senior UI/UX Designer

Senior UI/UX Designer

Dec 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

Dec 2018 to Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

Procare Solutions

Dec 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

Remote & Denver, CO

  • Led UX design across five enterprise SaaS products, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive, user-centered experiences. Conducted UX discovery, created user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and production-ready designs while defining UX outcomes to improve usability.
  • Developed and managed multiple design systems and UI component libraries, establishing standards that improved consistency, accessibility, and design efficiency. Collaborated with engineering, mentored designers, and championed UX best practices.

Creative Manager

APTIM

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr

Centennial, CO

  • Led a team of in-house and freelance designers within the Marketing and Communications department, overseeing the execution of high-impact creative initiatives.
  • Directed the development and governance of the company's brand standards and visual identity, created scalable business development and internal documentation templates, and drove the design and production of creative assets supporting both internal communications and external marketing campaigns.

Communication Designer

Arcadis

May 2009 to Aug 2017 · 8 yrs 4 mos

Highlands Ranch, CO

Highlands Ranch, CO

  • Managed corporate branding and visual communications across the U.S.
  • Led the design and production of advertising, marketing collateral, and digital assets
  • Developed creative solutions for internal communications and external marketing campaigns

Creative Thinker

Sole Proprietor

May 2009 to Aug 2017 · 8 yrs 4 mos

Highlands Ranch, CO

Evergreen, CO

  • Transforming ideas into thoughtful, engaging visual experiences.

Designer

Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

JF Sato & Associates

JF Sato & Associates

Jul 2003 - Oct 2008 · 5 yrs 4 mos

May 2009 to Aug 2017 · 8 yrs 4 mos

Highlands Ranch, CO

Littleton, CO

  • Designed and delivered web, interactive, and print marketing materials for a diverse client portfolio. Collaborated with developers to create responsive, cross-platform websites that balanced visual design with usability.
  • Managed in-house branding and marketing initiatives while ensuring consistent, high-quality creative execution.

Creative

Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

JF Sato & Associates

JF Sato & Associates

Jul 2003 - Oct 2008 · 5 yrs 4 mos

May 2009 to Aug 2017 · 8 yrs 4 mos

Highlands Ranch, CO

Denver, CO

  • Designed print, web, and interactive marketing materials for a diverse client base.
  • Collaborated with developers to create websites and digital assets while supporting projects from concept through production.

Skills

Strategic & Creative Oversight

  • Creative Strategy Development
  • Talent Relations & Management
  • Creative Direction Oversight
  • Brand Alignment

Communication & Collaboration

  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Stakeholder Communication

Project Management

  • Budget Management & Forecasting
  • Timeline Development & Execution
  • Vendor & Contract Negotiation
  • On-Site Production Management

Education

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree; Advertising & Graphic Design, Marketing Art & Design

1996 - 1998

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree; Advertising & Graphic Design, Marketing Art & Design

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree; Advertising & Graphic Design, Marketing Art & Design

1996 - 1998

Associate in Applied Science, Marketing Art & Design

Christopher Nowakoski

Senior UI/UX Designer

AKA - The Squrl

Experience

My Story

Acorns

Portfolio

Seasoned designer with a multidisciplinary background in product design, creative leadership, and brand strategy. Fostering cross-functional collaboration, aligning product, engineering, marketing, and business teams around shared goals to deliver cohesive user experiences. Drawing on years of experience as a creative manager and a brand specialist, I combine strategic thinking with visual design expertise to create intuitive, engaging products that solve real user problems and drive measurable business outcomes.

Linkedin

Experience

Senior UI/UX Designer

Senior UI/UX Designer

Dec 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

Dec 2018 to Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

Procare Solutions

Dec 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

Remote & Denver, CO

  • Led UX design across five enterprise SaaS products, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive, user-centered experiences. Conducted UX discovery, created user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and production-ready designs while defining UX outcomes to improve usability.
  • Developed and managed multiple design systems and UI component libraries, establishing standards that improved consistency, accessibility, and design efficiency. Collaborated with engineering, mentored designers, and championed UX best practices.

Creative Manager

APTIM

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr

Centennial, CO

  • Led a team of in-house and freelance designers within the Marketing and Communications department, overseeing the execution of high-impact creative initiatives.
  • Directed the development and governance of the company's brand standards and visual identity, created scalable business development and internal documentation templates, and drove the design and production of creative assets supporting both internal communications and external marketing campaigns.

Communication Designer

Arcadis

May 2009 to Aug 2017 · 8 yrs 4 mos

Highlands Ranch, CO

Highlands Ranch, CO

  • Managed corporate branding and visual communications across the U.S.
  • Led the design and production of advertising, marketing collateral, and digital assets
  • Developed creative solutions for internal communications and external marketing campaigns

Creative Thinker

Sole Proprietor

May 2009 to Aug 2017 · 8 yrs 4 mos

Highlands Ranch, CO

Evergreen, CO

  • Transforming ideas into thoughtful, engaging visual experiences.

Designer

Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

JF Sato & Associates

JF Sato & Associates

Jul 2003 - Oct 2008 · 5 yrs 4 mos

May 2009 to Aug 2017 · 8 yrs 4 mos

Highlands Ranch, CO

Littleton, CO

  • Designed and delivered web, interactive, and print marketing materials for a diverse client portfolio. Collaborated with developers to create responsive, cross-platform websites that balanced visual design with usability.
  • Managed in-house branding and marketing initiatives while ensuring consistent, high-quality creative execution.

Creative

Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

JF Sato & Associates

JF Sato & Associates

Jul 2003 - Oct 2008 · 5 yrs 4 mos

May 2009 to Aug 2017 · 8 yrs 4 mos

Highlands Ranch, CO

Denver, CO

  • Designed print, web, and interactive marketing materials for a diverse client base.
  • Collaborated with developers to create websites and digital assets while supporting projects from concept through production.

Skills

Strategic & Creative Oversight

  • Creative Strategy Development
  • Talent Relations & Management
  • Creative Direction Oversight
  • Brand Alignment

Communication & Collaboration

  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Stakeholder Communication

Project Management

  • Budget Management & Forecasting
  • Timeline Development & Execution
  • Vendor & Contract Negotiation
  • On-Site Production Management

Education

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree; Advertising & Graphic Design, Marketing Art & Design

1996 - 1998

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree; Advertising & Graphic Design, Marketing Art & Design

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree; Advertising & Graphic Design, Marketing Art & Design

1996 - 1998

Associate in Applied Science, Marketing Art & Design

Christopher Nowakoski

Senior UI/UX Designer

AKA - The Squrl

Experience

My Story

Acorns

Portfolio

Seasoned designer with a multidisciplinary background in product design, creative leadership, and brand strategy. Fostering cross-functional collaboration, aligning product, engineering, marketing, and business teams around shared goals to deliver cohesive user experiences. Drawing on years of experience as a creative manager and a brand specialist, I combine strategic thinking with visual design expertise to create intuitive, engaging products that solve real user problems and drive measurable business outcomes.

Linkedin

Experience

Senior UI/UX Designer

Procare Solutions

Dec 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

Remote & Denver, CO

  • Led UX design across five enterprise SaaS products, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive, user-centered experiences. Conducted UX discovery, created user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and production-ready designs while defining UX outcomes to improve usability.
  • Developed and managed multiple design systems and UI component libraries, establishing standards that improved consistency, accessibility, and design efficiency. Collaborated with engineering, mentored designers, and championed UX best practices.

Creative Manager

APTIM

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr

Centennial, CO

  • Led a team of in-house and freelance designers within the Marketing and Communications department, overseeing the execution of high-impact creative initiatives.
  • Directed the development and governance of the company's brand standards and visual identity, created scalable business development and internal documentation templates, and drove the design and production of creative assets supporting both internal communications and external marketing campaigns.

Communication Designer

Arcadis

May 2009 to Aug 2017 · 8 yrs 4 mos

Highlands Ranch, CO

  • Managed corporate branding and visual communications across the U.S.
  • Led the design and production of advertising, marketing collateral, and digital assets
  • Developed creative solutions for internal communications and external marketing campaigns

Creative Thinker

Sole Proprietor

Oct 2008 - Sep 2010 · 2 yrs

Evergreen, CO

  • Transforming ideas into thoughtful, engaging visual experiences.

Designer

HostWorks, Inc.

Feb 2000 - Oct 2001 · 1 yr 9 mos

Littleton, CO

  • Designed and delivered web, interactive, and print marketing materials for a diverse client portfolio. Collaborated with developers to create responsive, cross-platform websites that balanced visual design with usability.
  • Managed in-house branding and marketing initiatives while ensuring consistent, high-quality creative execution.

Creative

Sumaato, Inc.

Jul 1998 - Feb 2000 · 1 yr 8 mos

Denver, CO

  • Designed print, web, and interactive marketing materials for a diverse client base.
  • Collaborated with developers to create websites and digital assets while supporting projects from concept through production.

Skills

Project Management

  • Budget Management & Forecasting
  • Timeline Development & Execution
  • Vendor & Contract Negotiation
  • On-Site Production Management

Communication & Collaboration

  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Stakeholder Communication

Strategic & Creative Oversight

  • Creative Strategy Development
  • Talent Relations & Management
  • Creative Direction Oversight
  • Brand Alignment

Education

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

1996 - 1998

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree; Advertising & Graphic Design, Marketing Art & Design

Middlesex County College

1993 - 1995

Associate in Applied Science, Marketing Art & Design