Senior Brand and Experience Designer
for Enterprise Systems

I design and scale brand systems for complex digital ecosystems, marketing, and events.

10+ years designing across enterprise, agency, and platform environments

Led brand systems spanning SaaS products, websites, and global events

Proven impact across post-merger integration and large-scale transformation

Open to Senior Brand Designer, Staff, Principal, Creative Lead, Art Director, Brand Manager, or Associate Creative Director roles — remote or based in Orange County, CA.

Recent Role

Senior Design and Experience Manager

AVEVA · 2015–2025

Global brand design strategy for a former FTSE 100 industrial software leader across 40+ countries.

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Touchpoints

Recognition

Marketing Initiative of the Year · 2024, 2018, 2017

Brand StrategyDesign SystemsGlobal EventsAI Integration

Design System

Foundations

A unified brand platform supporting 16 websites, 12 cloud portals, and 125 SaaS product UIs. This system enabled teams across 40+ countries to execute campaigns, product launches, and global events with speed and consistency, without compromising creative quality.

View Case Study
Enterprise Digital Style Guide - Design system at scale

Selected Projects

Work

Campaigns, events, and launches enabled by unified brand systems.

Post-Merger Rebrand - Brand Unification
Brand Unification

Post-Merger Rebrand

Unified two legacy brands under a single enterprise identity, establishing the visual language that would govern all downstream work. This foundation enabled consistent execution across subsequent campaigns and product launches.

Brand StrategyPost-Merger IntegrationVisual Identity
Global Conference Creative - Event, enabled by unified brand system
Event, enabled by unified brand system

Global Conference Creative

Directed creative for a 4,000+ attendee global conference, translating brand principles into environmental graphics, keynote visuals, and attendee experiences. The established design system accelerated delivery without sacrificing quality.

Event BrandingEnvironmental GraphicsExperiential Design
AI-Augmented Event Campaign - Event, enabled by unified brand system
Event, enabled by unified brand system

AI-Augmented Event Campaign

Applied generative AI within established brand guardrails to produce compelling visual narratives at scale. The system's clear principles made AI integration viable while maintaining brand integrity.

Generative AIEvent DesignScalable Production
Partner Program Launch - Campaign, enabled by unified brand system
Campaign, enabled by unified brand system

Partner Program Launch

Delivered a global partner program using AI-powered production within brand guidelines, reducing time and cost by 80%. The established system made rapid execution possible without added vendor spend.

Partner MarketingAI ProductionCost Efficiency
Pre-Acquisition Brand System - Brand Foundation
Brand Foundation

Pre-Acquisition Brand System

Created the award-winning brand system that preceded the merger, establishing scalable templates and guidelines that informed the unified enterprise identity.

Brand IdentityTemplate SystemsGlobal Guidelines
CONNECT - Brand Application
Brand Application

CONNECT

Helped bring CONNECT to life across customer-facing touchpoints by weaving its typography, color palette, and iconography into a wide range of deliverables.

Brand DesignVisual LanguageIconography
Rene Saldana

Background

Experience

I translate complex briefs into clear concepts and high-impact creative across digital, print, and live event touchpoints. Known for thoughtful collaboration, clarity under pressure, and effective communication with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

2015 — 2025

Senior Design and Experience Manager

AVEVA ↗ · Remote, Lake Forest, CA

Directed global brand design and experience strategy for a former FTSE 100 industrial software leader across 40+ countries. Led 3 company rebrands, 7 digital activations, 8 campaigns, and 18+ global events supporting a $10M marketing portfolio, with 3 initiatives recognized as Marketing Initiative of the Year.

View key achievements
  • ·Co-led AVEVA "One" rebrand, unifying legacy brands and driving +245% MQLs, $600M in sales.
  • ·Launched AVEVA's Digital Style Guide, aligning 16 sites, 12 portals, 125 SaaS UIs.
  • ·Drove creative for 18 global events, boosting engagement +27% YoY, reaching 4K in attendance.
  • ·Built AI-driven systems of 240+ assets with zero cost, increasing creative output 4x.
  • ·Improved navigation/UX: +79% product clicks, +10% overall clicks, +20% time on site.
  • ·Delivered "Heroes" partner program using generative AI, cutting production time/costs 80%.
  • ·Led creative labs for 20+ teams, elevating standards, systems, and AI adoption.
  • ·Directed "Connect the Future" campaign, unifying 3 sub-campaigns for global impact.
  • ·Architected 300+ accessible icon libraries, driving cross-product consistency.
  • ·Produced executive presentations praised by industry leaders for clarity and excellence.
Brand StrategyGlobal EventsDesign SystemsGenerative AITeam Leadership

2015

Art Director & Senior Graphic Designer (Contract)

Creative Staffing Agencies ↗ · Orange County, CA

Delivered creative services for healthcare, education, and consumer clients, producing multi-format assets under tight deadlines with a focus on brand precision and visual excellence.

View key achievements
  • ·Streamlined high-volume production via prioritization, reducing revisions and improving delivery.
  • ·Applied best practices maintaining creative alignment across solo/collaborative projects.
  • ·Partnered with art directors/account managers, driving collaboration that expanded scopes.
Marketing CollateralBrochuresSelf MailersDisplay AdsBrand Precision

2010 — 2015

Art Director

Alar Staffing ↗ · Santa Ana, CA

Sole designer and marketer for 5 California offices at a regional staffing agency. Led a full company rebrand from logo to launch, overseeing vendors, press checks, installations, and digital rollout.

View key achievements
  • ·Delivered multi-site rebrand 6 months early, earning direct recognition from company president.
  • ·Modernized digital presence via unified visuals, refreshed content, boosting engagement.
  • ·Led seamless Corporate Resource Services acquisition transition, preserving continuity.
Brand IdentityEnvironmental GraphicsDigital MarketingVendor Management

Awards & Honors

Recognition

Recognition for strategic brand initiatives and creative excellence.

2024

AVEVA World Paris New Logo Campaign

Marketing Initiative of the Year

Issued by AVEVA

2018

AVEVA One Software Rebrand

Marketing Initiative of the Year

Issued by AVEVA

2017

Wonderware Live!

Marketing Initiative of the Year

Issued by AVEVA

2010

Charter Communications 'Paquete Alcance Mas' Multicultural Campaign

The Faxies Finalist

Cablefax

2007

El Pollo Loco "Taco Celestial" TV Spot

4 Bronze Tellys

Telly Awards

2006

Blue Cross of California Individual Hispanic Campaign

Best of Blue Award

Anthem Blue Cross

Get in Touch

Contact

I'm happy to discuss brand systems, design strategy, or potential collaborations. Feel free to reach out.

Location

Santa Ana, CA • Open to Remote

How I Can Help

  • Brand strategy & positioning for B2B tech companies
  • Design system development and digital style guides
  • Global event branding and experiential design
  • Executive presentation design and stakeholder communications
  • Post-merger brand integration and rebranding initiatives
  • Generative AI integration for scalable creative workflows

Availability: Open to opportunities, remote or Orange County, CA.