I’m a multidisciplinary creative experienced in leading brands as a Creative Director, Art Director, UI/UX Designer, and CEO. Whatever my title, I design and produce strategic creative that moves the needle for brands.
The lagniappe, the “little extra something” (it’s a New Orleans thing), I bring to the boardroom table is the eight years of running a successful boutique creative agency — making me a creative and strategic problem solver who speaks business.
Understanding and informing the big picture while executing the individual tactics —that’s what I do.
I take an integrated/multifaceted approach to bringing a brand to life.
This means you’ll find me running every Adobe program simultaneously to design a logo as I animate the product capabilities and activate the brand in film for impact. I’ll then build a responsive website to package it all together and generate content to foster a community on social media.
Understanding and informing the big picture while executing the individual tactics —that’s what I do.
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Looking for someone who can help build your brand and take it up a notch (or five)?
Want to collaborate and create something extraordinary?
Or maybe just grab a drink and chat about all things design?
Get in touch. I’d love to hear from you.
Fun Facts
In spring of 2023, I sailed 6,000 nautical miles from Cape Town to Azores. Fluent in Japanese (childhood) and Spanish (3 yrs in Mexico + 2yrs in Argentina). Passionate UI/UX designer blending global experiences into seamless digital journeys.
See More Work
LinkedIn: Alyson Sage Kilday
Vimeo: Hop&Jaunt
Dribble: @aly_sage
Behance: @alysage
Insta: @hopandjaunt
Technical Skills
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Indesign, Premiere.
Motion Graphics/Animation
Film Direction/Production/Post-production
UI/UX
html/css, WordPress, Keynote/Powerpoint, drones/camera equipment
Highlights and Awards
2021-2023
Head of Design
Was the sole designer working with a team of engineers, product, and leadership to launch a new platform product for the banking and compliance sector within 6mths. Became the 4th employee and Head of Design as the company and team scaled.
2021
Sr. Product Designer
Worked as sole designer for a crypto startup, working with product team to conceptualize and design initial app and branding.
2018-2020
Consulting Designer
Worked with teams and companies from multi-nationals such as Accenture to ex-Google led energy startups to define and design products, marketing strategies, and build best in class design departments.
2018
Landed In SF
Moved to San Francisco and discovered how chilly it is year round. Invested in real sweaters and flannel. Learning how to layer while learning from the best.
2017
“People To Watch” New Orleans Magazine
Nominated by the community and selected to be in the 2017 group of New Orleans’ “People to Watch” awards.
2016
Co-Founded Damesly
Launched a female centered travel brand, Damesly, that has been featured in over 15 national press outlets including the New York times, Forbes, Brit+Co, and National Geographic.
2016
Ada Lovelace Women In Tech Award
Ada Lovelace Awards are given yearly to the women who have made the biggest impact on New Orleans region’s tech community.
2014
Gold ADDY Award : Interactive
Won the gold Addy award for the work created for the City Key app.
2012
Co-Founded The Sleepy Animals
4 artists with a dreams to create something impactful for their community with a story. The self published book has gone on to be on tens of thousands of bookshelfs across the region.
2009
Co-Founded Hop & Jaunt
New Orleans’ first digital first creative agency, we went on to win some awards but for over 8 years built one of the most reputable creative studios in the city.
Brands & Clients I’ve Worked With
Let’s Chat
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