Hi! I’m a design leader who loves solving complex business challenges through thoughtful, innovative design. Think of me as a creative strategist who speaks both business and design fluently – helping brands find their unique voice and bring it to life in meaningful ways.
With over a decade of experience running a creative agency and scaling brands from idea to impact, I understand what makes a brand truly resonate. I’ve helped Fortune 500s reinvent themselves, guided startups to successful launches, and transformed complex products into delightful user experiences.
What energizes me most? Building the bridge between ambitious business goals and captivating creative execution. When we work together, you get:
- Strategic thinking that drives real business outcomes
- Design leadership that unifies teams and aligns vision
- Hands-on execution that brings ideas to life, beautifully
Whether you’re looking to launch something new, scale what’s working, or reimagine what’s possible – I’d love to hear about your challenges and explore how we might create something extraordinary together.
Let’s chat!
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LinkedIn: Alyson Sage Kilday
Vimeo: Hop&Jaunt
Dribble: @aly_sage
Behance: @alysage
Insta: @hopandjaunt
Relevant 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
Language: English, Spanish, Japanese
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
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