Hey, I'm Michael

Everyone just calls me Wenz though. I love learning, improving, and evolving as a designer. I take my work seriously, but I'm not afraid to have fun.

Currently, I am a lead designer, with experience managing projects and cross-team coordination. My background is in visual design, experience design, brand strategy, and project management.

I solve hard problems with intuition & empathy.

At work

In a team environment, I enjoy the opportunity to bounce ideas off of each other and create camaraderie. When working on projects, I ask many questions, not due to a lack of knowledge, but rather to understand the problem and provide effective solutions.

In life

I love exploring new hobbies, watching how-to videos on YouTube, and getting lost in the little things. It's rare to catch me in a bad mood or dwelling on the past. Although I tend to sit back and observe at social events, being half Italian means I don't mind a bit of attention as well.

Oh, I almost forgot... My wife says that "I play too much," thinks I'm five, and tells everyone she is raising two boys.

Pizza
Organization
Traveling
Learning New Skills
Family
Teamwork
Cooking
Margins & Padding
Random Hobbies
Clean Designs
YouTube Tutorials
Bold Colors
Pizza
Organization
Traveling
Learning New Skills
Family
Teamwork
Cooking
Margins & Padding
Random Hobbies
Clean Designs
YouTube Tutorials
Bold Colors

Awesome people to collaborate with

I've learned to work with different teams to create marketing materials for sales, educate customers in tech, and engage target audiences through marketing.

Turning 7+ years experience into a pasion

I love to develop creative and effective solutions while balancing the needs of multiple projects and collaborating with others.

2018 - PRESENT

Freelance

Worldwide

2017 - 2018

Scout Unlimited

Albany, OR

2008 - 2015

MarZee Inc.

Phoenix, AZ

2018 - PRESENT

IC Realtime

Goodyear, AZ

2015 - 2017

Dealer Spike

Portland, OR

2010 - 2014

Arizona State

Tempee, AZ

CORNELIUS CHRISTOPHER
Scout Unlimited Owner / Operator
It was a pleasure to meet Michael when I did. He couldn't have come at a better time, and I hated to see him go after he moved to Arizona. He was an awesome person to work with, always upbeat, and never afraid to assist. His knowledge and expertise helped Scout Unlimited get off the ground, and I could not recommend him enough. 
Jesse Higgins
Owner of Residence Arizona
I was referred to Michael by a long-time friend, and I am so glad that I was. I can't say enough good things about him. He's a great person to work with. He's attentive, passionate, and detail oriented. To be honest, he knew what I wanted well before I even asked. I wish he would let me hire him full-time. I promise you won't regret working with him if you have the chance to do so. 
David Campbell
Classic Motor Sales Lead
Michael and I connected through a mutual connection in the classic motor rehab industry, and I couldn't be happier. From the get-go, he provided excellent insight and produced amazing work. I don't know how, but he always seemed to just know what I needed. Having worked with many designers and artists over the years, I've never encountered someone like him who could read my mind. You will not regret working with him. 
JOHN GILETTE
Lake Norman Boat Club Manager
For the last 14 months Michael has been our go to graphic designer, and provided helpful councel for all marketing efforts. His knowledge, skills, and eagerness to help makes it easy for me to say, "Michael is a cheerful, pleasant person with which to work. We could not recommend higher."

I'd love to hear from you

Contact me for job opportunities or freelance projects.

I don't like having unread notifications on my email. So if you reach out, I will reply.