Résumé
Two-time Emmy-nominated product design leader with 18+ years across IC, management and and executive-level roles. I create impactful digital experiences for the likes of Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Starbucks. Currently leading product design at Candy Digital.
Work Experience
Leading product design across Candy's web application/marketplace. My role encompasses product strategy, user experience, UI design, and front-end engineering. I collaborate directly with creative, product management, and engineering teams to drive new features and products for partners like MLB and DC Comics.
Founded a bootstrapped decentralized web3 creative studio developing entertainment media IP, digital products and blockchain-based collectibles. Built and managed a team of artists, engineers, and creative production specialists. Led a range of award-winning creative projects and drove multi-million dollar revenue within the first six months.
Scaled the design team and its capabilities at an international agency of 200+ across three continents and 16 countries. Managed 20 leaders and ICs across user experience and visual design. Established content design practice and implemented org-wide design strategy.
Clients: Facebook, Microsoft, Google, The Nobel Prize, Starbucks, The White House
Founded a UX design studio crafting digital products and WordPress websites for medium-to-large clients. Launched interactive second-screen apps for acclaimed TV series, earning two Emmy nominations in the process. Managed a compact yet effective team of full-time and contract designers, elevating website traffic for the product division to two million monthly visitors. Acquired by 10up in 2017.
Clients: The Walking Dead, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, SundanceTV, IFC Films, WEtv
Developed front-end interfaces for B2B and B2C digital products, working closely with UX designers, project managers, and Java engineers. Also managed weekly deployments for enterprise.com and other customer-centric platforms, while providing QA support for monthly release cycles.
Designed and developed front-end code for e-commerce storefronts for small businesses, maintaining stringent project timelines and adhering to client specifications.
Skills
- Product Design
- Design Management
- Creative Direction
- Design Systems
- Visual Design
- UX Design
- Information Architecture
- Javascript/Typescript
- Front-End Engineering
- Web3 (Blockchain & NFTs)
- WordPress Development
- SvelteKit Development
Education
Attended Missouri State University (formerly Southwest Missouri State) for Graphic Design. Withdrew for medical reasons and went directly into the workforce.
Attended Saint Louis Christian College with a focus on Religious Studies. Received the Maynard Literary Scholarship for writing.
Awards & Recognition
- Official Selection, Woodies: Origin, Aesthetica Short Film Festival (2023)
- Most Valuable Gallery, Decuration Council II, Deca (2023)
- Outstanding Curation of a Tezos Collection Award, Gallery Awards (2022)
- Best Environmental Initiative from an NFT project, NFT NYC (2022)
- Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media – Social TV Experience (Nominee), Mad Men: The Fan Cut, Emmy Awards (2015)
- Outstanding Interactive Program (Nominee), The Walking Dead Story Sync, Emmy Awards (2013)