Hello, I'm Natalie Mitchell.

Creative Frontend Developer & Senior Graphic Designer

Creative Front-End Developer and Graphic Designer with 20+ years of experience crafting responsive, user-focused websites and digital experiences. Proven success in increasing engagement, conversions, and sales through high-impact design, custom development, and e-commerce optimization. Collaborative leader with a strong foundation in branding, UI/UX, and cross-functional project execution.

Work Experience

NVM Design — Independent Consultant

San Diego, CA | Nov 2020 – Present

DrJays.com — Senior Front-End Developer & Graphic Designer

San Diego, CA | Aug 2007 – Nov 2022

  • Led website UX initiatives resulting in a 21% increase in online sales.

  • Implemented responsive design that drove a 35% increase in mobile traffic.

  • Directed 2018 & 2019 website redesigns and 2021 cart-to-checkout flow overhaul.

  • Designed promotional campaigns, homepage content, and email marketing assets weekly.

  • Collaborated on brand development, photo shoots, and product merchandising.

  • Led ADA/WCAG compliance updates and front-end performance enhancements.

The Creative Group — Senior Web Designer

San Diego, CA | Jan 2014 – Oct 2014

  • Created custom websites for Faulkner Media Group clients.

  • Delivered clean, user-friendly web design tailored to client industries.

Operation Samahan, Inc. — Web Designer

National City, CA | Jan 2010 – May 2013

  • Led redesign of organization’s website and content management upgrades.

  • Launched the Trash Talkers Coalition site.

San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector — Graphic Designer / Tax Specialist

San Diego, CA | Jul 2000 – Nov 2005

  • Designed official property tax bills and department branding.

  • Produced marketing materials for annual auctions and bond symposiums.

Education

Master of Business Administration

University of Phoenix, San Diego – San Diego, California

Bachelor of Arts in Advertising

The Art Institute of California, San Diego – San Diego, California

Skills

Languages & Frameworks

  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Liquid, PHP, jQuery, TTK, Bootstrap

Design Tools

  • Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Canva, Webflow, Dreamweaver, Acrobat, Nova

E-commerce & CMS Platforms

  • Shopify, WordPress, Squarespace, WIX, Magento

Marketing Platforms

  • Klaviyo, MailChimp, Constant Contact, Zoho Campaigns, Letterhead

Project Management

  • ClickUp, Monday, Jira, NetSuite, Basecamp, Asana

Development Workflow

  • Agile, Waterfall
  • Version Control – Git, CVS

Design Expertise

  • Branding, Email Design, Campaigns, Packaging, Infographics, Image Retouching

Hobbies

LEGO building, entomology, fabrication, indoor gardening, model making, origami, puzzling, bird watching