Michael Cotton

Michael Cotton has a diverse work experience in the field of design. Michael started their career as a Graphic Design Intern at Equator Design in 2013. Michael then worked as a Lead Graphic Designer at DePaul University, where they created advertisements and marketing collateral. In 2015, they interned as a Graphic Design Intern at Kenshoo, where they worked closely with the senior designer. Later that year, they joined Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions as a Graphic Design/Marketing Intern, responsible for creating graphic and sales materials.

In 2016, Michael became a Graphic Designer at The Federal Savings Bank, where they handled various design needs and was accountable for purchasing and meeting deadlines. Michael then worked as the Head of Brand at CASHDROP in 2020. The following year, they joined Datassential as a Creative Designer and eventually became a Senior Creative Designer. At Datassential, they created designs that followed brand standards and showcased new products effectively.

Michael continued their career at DeanHouston, Inc. in 2021, where they worked as a Senior Digital Designer. Michael also worked at GrowthHit as a Senior Digital Designer and later as an Associate Creative Director. In these roles, they led creative teams, presented deliverables to clients, strategized creative direction, managed external teams, and designed collateral to improve conversion rates and engagement.

Currently, Michael works at Salesloft as a Senior UI/UX Web Designer, utilizing their skills in user interface and user experience design.

Michael Cotton completed their high school education at Bartlett High School from 2008 to 2012. Michael then pursued higher education at DePaul University from 2012 to 2016, where they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design with a minor in Marketing.