WES STäBLER

Sr. designer focused on making the world better through design

Objective

Seasoned designer with two decades of expertise across diverse industries. Commited to positively impacting the world through human-centered design, leadership, and strategy. Seeking opportunities to apply my experience and skills to projects that make the world better.

Experience

2024-present

Contractor for the US Department of Defense

Project: Georgia Career Navigator
  • Currently spearheading the design and development of a career exploration and workforce development platform for the US Department of Defense in partnership with the Governor’s Office of  Georgia.
  • Designing a platform that guides users as they explore Georgia careers, empowering residents to make more informed career decisions.
  • By 2027, all Georgia public schools will use the platform, and it will be available to any resident seeking to change or advance their career.
2014-present

Military Contractor for the US Army

Project: Cadet Portfolio
  • Collaborated with pioneering edtech innovators to design and develop a digital learning platform for the US Army’s jrotc program. Required for all 350k-plus cadets nationwide.
  • Designing a platform that guides users as they explore Georgia careers, empowering residents to make more informed career decisions.
  • By 2027, all Georgia public schools will use the platform, and it will be available to any resident seeking to change or advance their career.
2020-present

Creative Director & Department Supervisor

Company: Freyja Environmental Sciences
  • Directed creative strategy for a large conglomerate and all of its subsidiaries, maintaining brand consistency across varied industries.
2010-present

Founder, Platform Architect & UI/UX Designer

Company: STäBLER DESIGN STüDIO
  • Developed digital learning tools and platforms, and brands for various small businesses and clients in the edtech industry.
  • Designed a variety of protypes, each with its own unique user interface and branding, along with pitch decks, proposals, and other documentation.

Skills

EdTech Development

  • eLearning platform design
  • Accessibility standards compliance (wcag)
  • Student-focused ui/ux optimization

Creative /Technical Proficiency

  • Branding & Identity development
  • Ui/ux design for web & mobile platforms
  • Mastery of industry-standard design software
  • Front-end development: html & css basics
  • Content Management Systems
  • Prototyping & wireframing

Project & Team Management

  • Agile workflows and use of collaboration tools
  • Team leadership and management
  • Actively involved with a non-profit serving as Creative & Digital Lead.

Awards & Recognition

  • Winner of a Charity Contest to benefit United Way (April 2022)
  • Creative Achievement Award from the Art Institute of Atlanta (June 2019)
  • Addy awarded from the American Advertising Awards (September 2018)