Hello, I'm Erik Zaikowski, an art director and visual and product designer based in Manchester, NH, pushing pixels through the intersection of new technology, traditional design, and evolving relationships with like-minded creatives.  Have a look at some of my work below.

AI-powered virtual assistant healthcare company. Hired at inception to establish the visual identity and collaborate with leadership on brand strategy as the company grew from an early-stage startup into an evolving healthcare technology platform. Led three rebrands across multiple stages of company growth, helping unify product, marketing, and digital experiences through cohesive visual systems. Designed conversational UI and UX across web, voice, and chat applications while building scalable design systems, component libraries, and branded white-label product experiences supporting both product evolution and customer implementation.

Enterprise web content management and digital experience platform. Led creative and art direction across marketing, product, web, sales, and events, helping maintain a cohesive visual presence across the organization. Operated as the primary in-house creative resource within a fast-moving corporate environment, collaborating closely with writers, developers, marketers, and product teams while presenting concepts directly to C-level leadership. Designed brand identities for three Ektron Synergy conferences, directing vendor relationships, sponsorship materials, social campaigns, and environmental graphics across large-scale event experiences.

Boutique creative agency serving finance, hospitality, real estate, manufacturing, and nonprofit clients. Worked closely with the agency’s principals in a small, hands-on creative team, contributing to campaigns, brand positioning, and visual direction across print and digital experiences. The role provided early experience across design execution, client collaboration, and the day-to-day realities of creative business operations.