Hello! I am

Gregory M. Yates

Designer & Artist

gregory@y8s.co

(255) 352-6258

Pittsburgh, PA

My Resume

About me

A creative in Pittsburgh, PA

Passionate designer and artist weaving innovation and strategy into captivating visual narratives

With over 15 years of experience, I’ve excelled as both an individual contributor and a team leader in the creative design industry, consistently advancing and shaping brand identities. As a seasoned Creative Director, I’ve collaborated with Marketing and Engineering to craft captivating visual narratives for websites, print materials, and brand voices. My extensive history as a Designer showcases expertise in Graphics, Logo Design, Branding, User Experience, and Photography, all infused with an innovative philosophy that seamlessly merges artistic expression and design acumen, creating a truly distinct approach.

Experience

Product Designer

Elegant Themes Inc.

08/2016 – Present

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UI Designer

ABC Themes Inc.

03/2014 – 07/2016

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UI Designer, Intern

MaxLab Themes Inc.

08/2013 – 02/2014

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Projects

I’ve gotten to work with some amazing brands!

Case Studies

Education & SKills

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Creative Direction

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Graphic Design

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Branding & Identity

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UX/UI Design

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Logo Design

Tufts University, Medford, MA

Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts

Immersing in artistic theories, design principles, and collaborative endeavors that refined a distinctive artistic philosophy. Explored a wide spectrum of creative realms, setting the stage for a career marked by merging creativity with strategic design thinking.

Boston School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA

Diploma in Graphic Design
specializing in Graphic Design with a focus on crafting compelling visual narratives. Acquired hands-on expertise in Graphic Design, Logo Design, and Branding.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA

The MIT Exchange Program in Sculptural Design
Participated in a transformative sculptural design exchange program with MIT, further enriching my creative repertoire and enhancing my hands-on expertise in the realm of three-dimensional art.

Recent Work

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All Projects
References

Are you looking for a Swiss Army knife for all things related to creative design? Greg’s skill set is multifaceted. His creative artistic abilities are unparalleled. When coupled with his in-depth understanding of web/ad design, and copywriting skills that result in high conversion rates, a winning combination is unleashed. Highly recommend!

— Jeff French

This is where writing the standard recommendation just doesn't quite cut it. Having worked alongside Greg in tech valley for close to a decade, it's easy to say that he's the most prolific artist I've met in my career (on and off the computer). As a graphic designer it's easy to get bogged down in pixel-perfection and churn out, so it was refreshing to see how Greg could maintain balance, with his hands in an array of creative mediums — design, painting, podcasts, music, comedy, you name it. He also brings levity to any work environment with an unmatched sense of humor, and out-of-the box ideas that resumes can't capture. I'm most proud to call greg a friend, but a close second is a fellow artist whose collection of work has been a lamp post throughout my own creative journey.

— Heidi Skinner

Greg is continually working to ensure his wealth of knowledge is beyond up-to-date. His web design is incredibly effective in bringing much needed growth to our business, and his expertise and availability has unceasingly ensured our success. With Greg's guidance, we have been able to make huge advances during the pandemic. With the fast paced changes of covid; Greg has been quick to respond to any website changes. We received near constant feedback regarding the quality of our webpage. If you are considering using Greg, we cannot recommend him enough!

— Margaret Tassi

Working with Greg at z was always a pleasure, as his talents know no bounds. Beyond his extraordinary human, artistic, and design talents, lies someone who always has time to help a friend or client in need, even when it comes at great personal sacrifice. His design talents are buoyed by a set of practical and organizational skills not often found in people with his innate abilities. We co-owned some of the most arduous, painstaking projects together, often with thousands of moving pieces, and Greg never once let me or the team down. One day I hope to have the means to fill my entire house with his art.

— Eric Matson

Let’s Start Something new

Say Hello

I’m always seeking new creative projects, commissions, and career opportunities. Please, do not hesitate to contact me.