Our Team
Amy BaconOffice Manager
Education/Experience
Amy joined Opus in 2013 with over 10 years of experience in office management and bookkeeping. Amy earned a BA in Business Management from the University of Central Missouri.
Specialty
Financial Operations, HR, and Office Management
Overheard in the Studio
“Every penny counts!” ... “Let's hop on Zoom” ... “Drink more water”
Email Amy BaconHeidi CarrierSenior Designer
Education/Experience
Heidi joined Opus in 2018 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt.
Specialty
Web Design, Webflow
Overheard in the Studio
“Do you have a minute to look at something?” ... “Hey Kim!” ... “NH is my happy place!”
Email Heidi CarrierCourtney Jo FraserDesign Strategy Director
Education/Experience
Courtney Jo joined Opus after 10+ years experience brand management, in-house design, and commercialization. Courtney Jo earned her BA in Media Arts at the University of South Carolina and her MBA in Marketing from Babson College.
Specialty
Creative Concepting, Brand Strategy
Overheard in the Studio
“Do we have any chocolate?” ... “I need another coffee.”
Email Courtney Jo FraserJulia FrenkleUX & Creative Director, Partner
Education/Experience
Julia founded Opus in 2010 after many years of serving as Art Director at Monitor Deloitte. Julia earned a BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt and an MA in Integrated Marketing Communications at Emerson College. She also holds a User Experience Certificate from Bentley University.
Specialty
UX, Website Design
Overheard in the Studio
“Cool!” ... “Spaghettieis” ... “Extra bubbles please.”
Email Julia FrenkleFar OutWe have a logo floating in outer space
Skadi GidionsenSenior UX & Digital Director
Education/Experience
Skadi joined Opus with over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, architecting, and optimizing websites at creative agencies as well as an in-house marketer. Skadi earned a BA in Psychology at Boston University and a User Experience Certificate at Bentley University.
Specialty
User Testing, Analytics, Wireframing
Overheard in the Studio
“Interesting idea” ... “Let's go back to our audience.” ... “This is a hot mess.”
Email Skadi GidionsenLevon KurkjianBrand Strategy Director
Education/Experience
Levon joined Opus after serving as in-house marketing executive and GM for 15+ years. Prior, he was a marketing strategy consultant at Monitor Deloitte working across many for-profit industries and non-profit sectors. Levon earned a BS at Babson and an MBA at Boston College.
Specialty
Brand Strategy, Brand Development
Overheard in the Studio
“Woot!, Woot!” ... “I hope this helps.” .... “Let's do it!”
Email Levon KurkjianKim LêSenior Designer
Education/Experience
Kim joined Opus in 2018 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from The College of Saint Rose.
Specialty
Animation, logo & branding, illustration
Overheard in the Studio
“Oh” ... “Hey Heidi” ... “Right!”
Email Kim LêMaureen LyonsSenior developer
Education/Experience
Maureen has spent 15 years building CMS websites. She can code clean, maintainable themes and modules from scratch or extend/debug existing sites. Maureen has a BS from UConn in Molecular Cellular Biology and a second major in English. Her masters is from MIT in Science Writing.
Specialty
Wordpress, Drupal, Front End Development
Overheard in the Studio
“Anything is possible.” ... “Rubber duck?” ... “I think we are yak shaving.”
Email Maureen LyonsBoom!Opus baby boom —
4 in 2021!
Shitong LyuGraphic Designer
Education/Experience
Shitong joined Opus in 2023 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).
Specialty
Branding, print design, illustration
Overheard in the Studio
“Let's go I am so hungry...”
Email Shitong LyuCasey McGeeAssociate Creative Director
Education/Experience
Casey joined Opus in 2014 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt. She also earned a certificate in Digital Photography from the New York Institute of Photography.
Specialty
Logo and Identity Design, Print Design
Overheard in the Studio
“Do you have an EPS?” ... “How's it going?”
Email Casey McGeeAndrew MelnychukFull-stack Developer
Education/Experience
With a Master's degree in Math Modeling and Computer Technology and 7 years of experience in web development, Andrew has been working with Opus since 2014.
Specialty
Custom theme development for WordPress & Drupal
Overheard in the Studio
“It's ok.” ... “It's not a problem.” ... “Things happen.”
Ellery MooreyCreative Director
Education/Experience
Ellery joined Opus as team member #2 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt. Ellery studied New Media Design at RIT and Design & Technology at Parsons. She also has a UX Certificate from Bentley.
Specialty
User Experience Design
Overheard in the Studio
“Does it pass color contrast?” ... “Happy to help!”
Email Ellery MooreyBeetsDwight K. Schrute — favorite Office character
Lily RoblesCreative Director Emeritus
Education/Experience
Lily joined Opus after 22 years at Monitor Deloitte where she served as Art Director. Lily earned two BAs at Boston College in English and Philosophy, minor in Art History. Lily also has a Writing and Editing Certificate from Emerson College.
Specialty
Creative Concepting
Overheard in the Studio
“Don't forget to proof” ... “Has anyone seen my glasses?” ... “How the turntables...”
Mario SouzaSenior Web Developer
Education/Experience
Mario joined Opus with a decade of creative & digital agency experience. He earned a BS in Marketing at UMass Dartmouth, was ScrumMaster® certified, and holds an accessibility certificate from the IAAP.
Specialty
Front-End Web Development, Accessibility, WordPress, & Project Management
Overheard in the Studio
“I need coffee.”
Email Mario SouzaEmily St. LaurentGraphic Designer
Education/Experience
Emily joined Opus in 2021 after earning her BFA in Communication Design from MassArt.
Specialty
Branding and Packaging Design
Overheard in the Studio
“That’s not recyclable.”
Email Emily St. Laurent1/3of our team are Massart alumnae
Faith TomaGraphic Designer
Education/Experience
With a BFA in Communication Design from Massart, Faith joined Opus after spending a bit of time designing for the Italians at Eataly Boston where she ate more pasta and bread than she would ever imagine (not a bad thing at all!).
Specialty
Print & Layout Design, Hand Lettering
Overheard in the Studio
“Don't worry, it will work out” ... “The sun feels soo nice!” ... “yeahyeahyeah!”
Email Faith TomaAlexander VasquezWeb Developer
Education/Experience
Alex has a background in Mechanical Engineering and over 8 years of experience in web development.
Specialty
Front End Web Development, Wordpress
Overheard in the Studio
“Groovy”
Email Alexander VasquezAmy BaconOffice Manager
Education/Experience
Amy joined Opus in 2013 with over 10 years of experience in office management and bookkeeping. Amy earned a BA in Business Management from the University of Central Missouri.
Specialty
Financial Operations, HR, and Office Management
Pullstring quote
“Every penny counts!” ... “Let's hop on Zoom” ... “Drink more water”
Email Amy BaconHeidi CarrierSenior Designer
Education/Experience
Heidi joined Opus in 2018 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt.
Specialty
Web Design, Webflow
Pullstring quote
“Do you have a minute to look at something?” ... “Hey Kim!” ... “NH is my happy place!”
Email Heidi CarrierCourtney Jo FraserDesign Strategy Director
Education/Experience
Courtney Jo joined Opus after 10+ years experience brand management, in-house design, and commercialization. Courtney Jo earned her BA in Media Arts at the University of South Carolina and her MBA in Marketing from Babson College.
Specialty
Creative Concepting, Brand Strategy
Pullstring quote
“Do we have any chocolate?” ... “I need another coffee.”
Email Courtney Jo FraserJulia FrenkleUX & Creative Director, Partner
Education/Experience
Julia founded Opus in 2010 after many years of serving as Art Director at Monitor Deloitte. Julia earned a BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt and an MA in Integrated Marketing Communications at Emerson College. She also holds a User Experience Certificate from Bentley University.
Specialty
UX, Website Design
Pullstring quote
“Cool!” ... “Spaghettieis” ... “Extra bubbles please.”
Email Julia FrenkleStartOpus is started by 1 person + a laptop
Skadi GidionsenSenior UX & Digital Director
Education/Experience
Skadi joined Opus with over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, architecting, and optimizing websites at creative agencies as well as an in-house marketer. Skadi earned a BA in Psychology at Boston University and a User Experience Certificate at Bentley University.
Specialty
User Testing, Analytics, Wireframing
Pullstring quote
“Interesting idea” ... “Let's go back to our audience.” ... “This is a hot mess.”
Email Skadi GidionsenLevon KurkjianBrand Strategy Director
Education/Experience
Levon joined Opus after serving as in-house marketing executive and GM for 15+ years. Prior, he was a marketing strategy consultant at Monitor Deloitte working across many for-profit industries and non-profit sectors. Levon earned a BS at Babson and an MBA at Boston College.
Specialty
Brand Strategy, Brand Development
Pullstring quote
“Woot!, Woot!” ... “I hope this helps.” .... “Let's do it!”
Email Levon KurkjianKim LêSenior Designer
Education/Experience
Kim joined Opus in 2018 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from The College of Saint Rose.
Specialty
Animation, logo & branding, illustration
Pullstring quote
“Oh” ... “Hey Heidi” ... “Right!”
Email Kim LêMaureen LyonsSenior developer
Education/Experience
Maureen has spent 15 years building CMS websites. She can code clean, maintainable themes and modules from scratch or extend/debug existing sites. Maureen has a BS from UConn in Molecular Cellular Biology and a second major in English. Her masters is from MIT in Science Writing.
Specialty
Wordpress, Drupal, Front End Development
Pullstring quote
“Anything is possible.” ... “Rubber duck?” ... “I think we are yak shaving.”
Email Maureen LyonsFar OutWe have a logo floating in outer space
Shitong LyuGraphic Designer
Education/Experience
Shitong joined Opus in 2023 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).
Specialty
Branding, print design, illustration
Pullstring quote
“Let's go I am so hungry...”
Email Shitong LyuCasey McGeeAssociate Creative Director
Education/Experience
Casey joined Opus in 2014 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt. She also earned a certificate in Digital Photography from the New York Institute of Photography.
Specialty
Logo and Identity Design, Print Design
Pullstring quote
“Do you have an EPS?” ... “How's it going?”
Email Casey McGeeAndrew MelnychukFull-stack Developer
Education/Experience
With a Master's degree in Math Modeling and Computer Technology and 7 years of experience in web development, Andrew has been working with Opus since 2014.
Specialty
Custom theme development for WordPress & Drupal
Pullstring quote
“It's ok.” ... “It's not a problem.” ... “Things happen.”
Ellery MooreyCreative Director
Education/Experience
Ellery joined Opus as team member #2 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt. Ellery studied New Media Design at RIT and Design & Technology at Parsons. She also has a UX Certificate from Bentley.
Specialty
User Experience Design
Pullstring quote
“Does it pass color contrast?” ... “Happy to help!”
Email Ellery MooreyBeetsDwight K. Schrute — favorite Office character
Lily RoblesCreative Director Emeritus
Education/Experience
Lily joined Opus after 22 years at Monitor Deloitte where she served as Art Director. Lily earned two BAs at Boston College in English and Philosophy, minor in Art History. Lily also has a Writing and Editing Certificate from Emerson College.
Specialty
Creative Concepting
Pullstring quote
“Don't forget to proof” ... “Has anyone seen my glasses?” ... “How the turntables...”
Mario SouzaSenior Web Developer
Education/Experience
Mario joined Opus with a decade of creative & digital agency experience. He earned a BS in Marketing at UMass Dartmouth, was ScrumMaster® certified, and holds an accessibility certificate from the IAAP.
Specialty
Front-End Web Development, Accessibility, WordPress, & Project Management
Pullstring quote
“I need coffee.”
Email Mario SouzaEmily St. LaurentGraphic Designer
Education/Experience
Emily joined Opus in 2021 after earning her BFA in Communication Design from MassArt.
Specialty
Branding and Packaging Design
Pullstring quote
“That’s not recyclable.”
Email Emily St. LaurentJet SetOur team comes from 5 different countries
Faith TomaGraphic Designer
Education/Experience
With a BFA in Communication Design from Massart, Faith joined Opus after spending a bit of time designing for the Italians at Eataly Boston where she ate more pasta and bread than she would ever imagine (not a bad thing at all!).
Specialty
Print & Layout Design, Hand Lettering
Pullstring quote
“Don't worry, it will work out” ... “The sun feels soo nice!” ... “yeahyeahyeah!”
Email Faith TomaAlexander VasquezWeb Developer
Education/Experience
Alex has a background in Mechanical Engineering and over 8 years of experience in web development.
Specialty
Front End Web Development, Wordpress
Pullstring quote
“Groovy”
Email Alexander VasquezAmy BaconOffice Manager
Education/Experience
Amy joined Opus in 2013 with over 10 years of experience in office management and bookkeeping. Amy earned a BA in Business Management from the University of Central Missouri.
Specialty
Financial Operations, HR, and Office Management
Pullstring quote
“Every penny counts!” ... “Let's hop on Zoom” ... “Drink more water”
Email Amy BaconHeidi CarrierSenior Designer
Education/Experience
Heidi joined Opus in 2018 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt.
Specialty
Web Design, Webflow
Pullstring quote
“Do you have a minute to look at something?” ... “Hey Kim!” ... “NH is my happy place!”
Email Heidi CarrierCourtney Jo FraserDesign Strategy Director
Education/Experience
Courtney Jo joined Opus after 10+ years experience brand management, in-house design, and commercialization. Courtney Jo earned her BA in Media Arts at the University of South Carolina and her MBA in Marketing from Babson College.
Specialty
Creative Concepting, Brand Strategy
Pullstring quote
“Do we have any chocolate?” ... “I need another coffee.”
Email Courtney Jo FraserJulia FrenkleUX & Creative Director, Partner
Education/Experience
Julia founded Opus in 2010 after many years of serving as Art Director at Monitor Deloitte. Julia earned a BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt and an MA in Integrated Marketing Communications at Emerson College. She also holds a User Experience Certificate from Bentley University.
Specialty
UX, Website Design
Pullstring quote
“Cool!” ... “Spaghettieis” ... “Extra bubbles please.”
Email Julia FrenkleOpieOur unofficial team mascot — Opie the mouse
Skadi GidionsenSenior UX & Digital Director
Education/Experience
Skadi joined Opus with over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, architecting, and optimizing websites at creative agencies as well as an in-house marketer. Skadi earned a BA in Psychology at Boston University and a User Experience Certificate at Bentley University.
Specialty
User Testing, Analytics, Wireframing
Pullstring quote
“Interesting idea” ... “Let's go back to our audience.” ... “This is a hot mess.”
Email Skadi GidionsenLevon KurkjianBrand Strategy Director
Education/Experience
Levon joined Opus after serving as in-house marketing executive and GM for 15+ years. Prior, he was a marketing strategy consultant at Monitor Deloitte working across many for-profit industries and non-profit sectors. Levon earned a BS at Babson and an MBA at Boston College.
Specialty
Brand Strategy, Brand Development
Pullstring quote
“Woot!, Woot!” ... “I hope this helps.” .... “Let's do it!”
Email Levon KurkjianKim LêSenior Designer
Education/Experience
Kim joined Opus in 2018 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from The College of Saint Rose.
Specialty
Animation, logo & branding, illustration
Pullstring quote
“Oh” ... “Hey Heidi” ... “Right!”
Email Kim LêMaureen LyonsSenior developer
Education/Experience
Maureen has spent 15 years building CMS websites. She can code clean, maintainable themes and modules from scratch or extend/debug existing sites. Maureen has a BS from UConn in Molecular Cellular Biology and a second major in English. Her masters is from MIT in Science Writing.
Specialty
Wordpress, Drupal, Front End Development
Pullstring quote
“Anything is possible.” ... “Rubber duck?” ... “I think we are yak shaving.”
Email Maureen LyonsFar OutWe have a logo floating in outer space
Shitong LyuGraphic Designer
Education/Experience
Shitong joined Opus in 2023 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).
Specialty
Branding, print design, illustration
Pullstring quote
“Let's go I am so hungry...”
Email Shitong LyuCasey McGeeAssociate Creative Director
Education/Experience
Casey joined Opus in 2014 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt. She also earned a certificate in Digital Photography from the New York Institute of Photography.
Specialty
Logo and Identity Design, Print Design
Pullstring quote
“Do you have an EPS?” ... “How's it going?”
Email Casey McGeeAndrew MelnychukFull-stack Developer
Education/Experience
With a Master's degree in Math Modeling and Computer Technology and 7 years of experience in web development, Andrew has been working with Opus since 2014.
Specialty
Custom theme development for WordPress & Drupal
Pullstring quote
“It's ok.” ... “It's not a problem.” ... “Things happen.”
Ellery MooreyCreative Director
Education/Experience
Ellery joined Opus as team member #2 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt. Ellery studied New Media Design at RIT and Design & Technology at Parsons. She also has a UX Certificate from Bentley.
Specialty
User Experience Design
Pullstring quote
“Does it pass color contrast?” ... “Happy to help!”
Email Ellery MooreyBoom!Opus baby boom —
4 in 2021!
Lily RoblesCreative Director Emeritus
Education/Experience
Lily joined Opus after 22 years at Monitor Deloitte where she served as Art Director. Lily earned two BAs at Boston College in English and Philosophy, minor in Art History. Lily also has a Writing and Editing Certificate from Emerson College.
Specialty
Creative Concepting
Pullstring quote
“Don't forget to proof” ... “Has anyone seen my glasses?” ... “How the turntables...”
Mario SouzaSenior Web Developer
Education/Experience
Mario joined Opus with a decade of creative & digital agency experience. He earned a BS in Marketing at UMass Dartmouth, was ScrumMaster® certified, and holds an accessibility certificate from the IAAP.
Specialty
Front-End Web Development, Accessibility, WordPress, & Project Management
Pullstring quote
“I need coffee.”
Email Mario SouzaEmily St. LaurentGraphic Designer
Education/Experience
Emily joined Opus in 2021 after earning her BFA in Communication Design from MassArt.
Specialty
Branding and Packaging Design
Pullstring quote
“That’s not recyclable.”
Email Emily St. Laurent1/3of our team are Massart alumnae
Faith TomaGraphic Designer
Education/Experience
With a BFA in Communication Design from Massart, Faith joined Opus after spending a bit of time designing for the Italians at Eataly Boston where she ate more pasta and bread than she would ever imagine (not a bad thing at all!).
Specialty
Print & Layout Design, Hand Lettering
Pullstring quote
“Don't worry, it will work out” ... “The sun feels soo nice!” ... “yeahyeahyeah!”
Email Faith TomaAlexander VasquezWeb Developer
Education/Experience
Alex has a background in Mechanical Engineering and over 8 years of experience in web development.
Specialty
Front End Web Development, Wordpress
Pullstring quote
“Groovy”
Email Alexander Vasquez