Derek Desormeaux
Senior Designer at Workday
Chapter President at AIGA Chicago Chapter
Senior Designer at Workday
Chapter President at AIGA Chicago Chapter
I am a Digital Designer with over five years of industry experience. Drawing on my background in social media management and strategy, I specialize in corporate identity, motion graphics, and digital campaigns. My goal is to lead teams and drive strategic, high-quality work that makes an impact.
In today’s landscape, most brands already look professional, clean, and safe. The ones that truly stand out are those that make people feel something. Great design speaks to the culture of its audience and adds meaning to the conversation. People connect with what they feel, and the best brands build on that emotional connection. That’s the perspective I bring to my work and to any team I join.
“People connect with what they feel, and the best brands build on that emotional connection.”
I also serve as the current Chapter President and a board member for AIGA Chicago, where I mentor fellow creatives by leading workshops, organizing events, and producing online content to support emerging designers. For nearly three years, I’ve also hosted AIGA's Coffee and Crits, a monthly critique series where I’ve had the privilege of watching designers launch their careers, evolve their skills, and build a supportive sub-community within AIGA Chicago that continues to show up month after month.
Outside of design, I enjoy creating art for my personal Instagram. It's a space I started to celebrate my love for cute art, Shibas, Sanrio, and the joy of creating without professional constraints. This outlet has given me the chance to experiment, refine my skills, and push the boundaries of the tools I use. Before becoming a designer, I spent years as a fine artist, and both practices continue to shape and inspire my work today.
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Work Experience
Workday - Senior Designer
February 2024 - Present
StockX - Brand Designer
August 2022 - February 2024
Ddm Marketing & Communications
- Multi-Media Designer
- Multi-Media Designer
July 2021 - August 2022
M-Industries - Graphic Designer
2021 - January to July
Travilous - Social Media Marketing Intern
2020 - August to October
VanderWall - Marketing Intern
2020 - March to August
Kendall College of Art & Design
- In-House Designer
- In-House Designer
September 2019 to May 2020
Volunteering
AIGA Chicago - Chapter President
January 2025 to Present
AIGA Chicago - Board Member
December 2022 to January 2025
Kirtland Community College Higher Learning
Commission - External Stakeholder Consultant
Commission - External Stakeholder Consultant
August 2021 to March 2024
Education
(BFA) in Graphic Design – Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University