Hi There! I’m Ross Leaver. As a creative, I thrive in hands-on creation, revel in the art of craft, and skillfully bring visuals to life.
Ultimately, this leads to having too many hobbies as a creative outlet.
Fall in Michigan!
Based in West Michigan, you’ll often find me in my backyard watching the gentle flow of the river or covered in ink experimenting in my basement printmaking studio.
Studio before moving to Michigan.
Studio post move to Michigan. Lots of work to do here!
After graduating with a degree in visual communications, I spent several years working my craft within print campaigns and brand design. Over time, I became more fascinated with the digital space where I began working on user experiences in the insurance and healthcare industries.
Today, I work as a senior product designer for a human capital management software company helping evolve the design system used by our products. After hours, you'll find me pursuing my passion as a printmaker.
June 2014 - Present
Currently responsible for creating and maintaining a cohesive and efficient design system for Paylocity’s digital platforms with a keen eye on visual design. Previously worked on building new product offerings, merging acquired applications, product rebranding steward, and visualizations for internal executive communications.
February 2009 – June 2014
Developed and executed creative materials for the customer experience, including marketing materials, user-interface design, and storytelling.
September 2004 – January 2009
Created print and digital advertising solutions for a diverse group of clients.
A little more about me!
Full-time introvert. Iced tea connoisseur. Part-time line cook. Fear of left turns. Self-appointed bagel expert. Lover of ice cream. Dad. Husband. Collector of PEZ since childhood.