Areas of Expertise:

Leadership + Creative Direction + Art Direction + Graphic Design + Video Production + Motion Graphics

With nearly 15 years of experience in graphic and multimedia design, I've spent my career crafting media content for marketing, leadership development, and learning. My specialty is motion graphics and video production, where I focus on creating high-quality, user-centered content that drives engagement and improves retention.

As a creative leader with 8+ years managing direct reports, I take pride in fostering collaboration and inclusivity across teams. Whether as a manager, teammate, or individual contributor, I aim to create accessible and effective content while mentoring designers in areas such as creative design, soft skills, and project management.

As an Agile project manager, I’ve supported companywide initiatives across marketing, communications, DEI, leadership development, and onboarding. My scope has included organic and paid social, print and interactive design, conference materials, email and direct mail campaigns, photography and video direction, motion graphics, internal and external communications, SharePoint and web development, and more.

My journey has taken me through nonprofits, freelance work, design studios, and corporate roles within a Fortune 500 company. My designs have served promotional, educational, and developmental purposes across print, digital, web, social, and UI/UX channels.

Outside of work, I love the outdoors — whether hiking, kayaking, or exploring the city. I’m a musical theatre fan (at least one show a month!), a weekly kickboxing instructor, and an avid traveler — having visited 21 U.S. states, Mexico, The Bahamas, Italy, Jamaica, England, Ireland, and Iceland… with many more destinations on my list.

Location: Washington, DC Metro

Email: devxharrington@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/deveraux-harrington/

Meet some of the awesome designers I’ve worked with —

I have been truly privileged to work with and manage many talented creatives throughout my career, each with unique strengths and skills. As a creative leader, one of my biggest priorities is to clearly recognize each individual and appropriately credit their hard work. For any work in my portfolio that was a collaborative effort, or was a project completed by a designer under my leadership and art direction, I have added credits.

Building relationships, collaboration, and the celebration of designers' work are indispensable pillars in leadership. In this dynamic field where creativity thrives, fostering strong relationships between leaders and team members is crucial.  

Collaboration is the backbone of successful design. Bringing together diverse perspectives and skill sets results in producing innovative and compelling designs. As a leader, I strive to learn, and leverage, the unique strengths and aspirations of each designer I work with, creating an environment where individuals feel valued, supported, and inspired.

Moreover, celebrating employees' work not only acknowledges their individual contributions, but also cultivates a positive and motivating work culture. Recognizing achievements, whether big or small, fosters a sense of accomplishment and pride, stimulating continued creativity and dedication.

In the design world, where innovation is fueled by collaboration and artistic expression, relationship-oriented leadership and the celebration of employees' efforts contribute significantly to a thriving and vibrant creative ecosystem.

Along with a short bio of each designer is a direct link to their LinkedIn as well as any additional links to their portfolio of work. I encourage you to connect and continue building your creative network with these amazing people!

  • I had the pleasure of managing Vinodh Umaiyar for almost five years. With ten years of design experience, Vinodh specializes in multimedia design — particularly motion graphics, 3D animation, and video production. He’s skilled in Adobe CC (After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Autodesk Maya, and Articulate Storyline.

    Check out his video reel on YouTube.

    Connect with Vinodh on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/vinodhu.

  • I was beyond grateful when Rosemary Rita joined my team and reported to me for three years. She brings over a decade of experience focused on photography and graphic design. Her specialties include photoshoots, editing, illustration, layout, and typography. She’s proficient in Adobe CC (Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Audition), and also excels in Vyond and Articulate Storyline/Rise.

    Check out her design portfolio!

    Buy cool stuff at TealFishStudio!

    Connect with Rose on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/rosemaryrita.

  • I had the honor of managing and mentoring Aimee for nearly a year. She has five years of experience in learning content design, with strengths in instructional design, scripting, storyboarding, and eLearning production. She’s highly skilled in Articulate Storyline, Rise, Vyond, and Camtasia, and is quickly advancing her graphic design skills in Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).

    Check out her animated story!

    Connect with Aimee on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/aimee-perez.

  • I had the pleasure of managing Chris’s design efforts for almost two years. With over a decade of design experience, he specializes in motion graphics and special effects. Notably, he has contributed special effects to 17 films, including blockbuster titles such as The Avengers, Iron Man 3, Star Trek Into Darkness, and more. His extensive skill set includes proficiency in Adobe CC (After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and XD) as well as expertise in Articulate Storyline and Rise.

    Check out his portfolio!

    Feast your eyes on Chris’s visual effects credits on IMDb.

  • I am thankful for all the support and opportunities I had to work with Adam Desaulniers on video production projects. With 15+ years of experience, Adam specializes in professional-level broadcast content across corporate, web, and studio platforms. This includes shoot setup, direction, videography, and audio and video post-production. He’s also highly skilled in Adobe CC’s Premiere and After Effects.

    Connect with Adam on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/adam-desaulniers-6b9a7610/.

  • I always had a wonderful experience working with Jose Moris on various communications and marketing projects. He brings more than 20 years of experience and a passion for audiovisual storytelling. He is an expert in directing, videography, post-production, and is highly proficient in Adobe CC’s Premiere and After Effects.

    Connect with Jose on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/jos%C3%A9-a-moris-3247207/.

  • I enjoyed working with Heather on various marketing projects. With nine years experience, she specializes in graphic design and illustration, including branding, hand lettering, and social media content. She is highly proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

    Check out her portfolio!

    Browse her Etsy shop heatherbanana!

    Connect with Heather on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/vanhelmick.