About
Hi, I'm Kim Buckley.
I'm a graphic designer and web developer based in San Diego, California. My work covers everything from branding & print design to websites, user interfaces & frontend development, bringing designs to life through code.
I've worked with businesses of all sizes, from startups finding their footing to established companies looking for a fresh perspective. That might mean creating a new logo, developing a brand across different platforms, designing marketing materials, or building a website from the ground up. My background in sociology has also influenced how I approach design, encouraging me to look beyond the visuals and consider how people think, communicate, and interact with the world around them.
I enjoy the mix of creative thinking and technical problem solving that comes with my work. I'm comfortable working independently or collaborating with clients and developers, and I genuinely enjoy getting into the details. Whether I'm figuring out how something should work or seeing a project through from the first idea to the finished product, I like making sure everything comes together. For me, successful design is about finding the right balance between visual appeal, functionality, and how people interact with the things I design.
/ DEVELOPER — SAN DIEGO, CA What I Do
Expertise & Services
Graphic Design & Branding
- Visual Identity
- Brand Development
- Marketing
&Social Media Design - Print
&Digital Collateral - Art Direction
UI / UX & Web Design
- Website Design
- User Interface Design
- Responsive Layouts
- Information Architecture
- Wireframing
Frontend Development
- HTML
- CSS
- SCSS
- Bootstrap
- JavaScript
- Responsive Implementation
- Email Development
Backend, CMS & Web Infrastructure
- Hosting
&Deployment - CMS Integration
- DNS Management
- API Integration
- SEO
- Website Maintenance
The Details
Skills & Technologies
Software & Platforms
Design & Creative
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe XD
- Canva
CMS & Website Platforms
- WordPress
- Squarespace
- GoDaddy
- Cloudflare
- cPanel
Productivity & Collaboration
- Google Workspace Admin, Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites
- Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
- Monday.com
- Asana
- Basecamp
Development & Infrastructure
Frontend Development
- HTML
- CSS
- SCSS
- Bootstrap
- JavaScript
Backend & Development Tools
- PHP
- MySQL
- FTP
/SFTP - Git
/Mercurial - Linux Servers
Web Infrastructure & Analytics
- Domain Management
&DNS - Website Hosting
&Deployment - SEO Optimization
- Google Analytics
- Google Search Console
Background
Experience & Education
Professional Experience
AMP · Seattle, WA · Oct 2012 — Present · Contract
Creative Director
I guide the creative direction across AMP's software products, websites, and marketing materials, bringing together branding, UI/UX design, and frontend development. I collaborate with clients and developers from concept through launch, combining thoughtful design with technology to improve the user experience while supporting business and sales goals. My focus is on creating cohesive, practical solutions that work for both businesses and their customers.
Independent · San Diego, CA · Dec 2010 — Present
Freelance Graphic Designer & Web Developer
I work with businesses of all sizes, creating everything from brand identities and marketing materials to social media campaigns and website design and development. My background in sociology influences how I approach design, helping me consider how people think, interact, and connect with the things they use. I enjoy combining creative design with technical development, often guiding projects from concept through launch and providing ongoing support as businesses grow and evolve.
Mom to Madre · San Diego, CA · Jun 2012 — Oct 2020
Graphic Designer
I supported this San Diego nonprofit through print and digital marketing campaigns, presentations, and website design and development. My role also included community outreach and providing resources to early childhood education programs serving underserved families. I worked directly with the founder through her retirement and helped support the organization's final transition.
SalesPadPro · Nevada City, CA · Jul 2011 — Jul 2012
Multimedia Designer
I created marketing materials, website designs, and motion graphics for an iPad-based sales application, creating visual materials that helped communicate the product's features and value.
City App Maker · Grass Valley, CA · Aug 2009 — Apr 2012
Associate Designer
I contributed to the design and maintenance of mobile applications for cities, downtown associations, and chambers of commerce. I used my frontend development skills to build and deploy intuitive user interfaces that balanced thoughtful design with practical implementation.
Education
2010
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia (B.A.)
- San Diego State University
2010
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (B.A.)
- San Diego State University