Experience

My career has taken me across agencies, startups, established brands, and emerging technologies. Along the way, I’ve worked across disciplines, built lasting creative partnerships, and learned that the strongest design comes from connecting big-picture thinking with thoughtful execution.

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2025-2026

Sanas

Design Lead

Led design across product, brand, and marketing for an AI-powered communication platform, helping evolve the application experience, establish more cohesive visual systems, and bring consistency to a growing range of digital and brand touchpoints.

2025-2026

TechGrayscale

Design Lead

Founded and lead a multidisciplinary creative studio working at the intersection of brand, product, and digital experience. Set creative direction, guide teams and partners, and work directly with clients to turn complex challenges into clear, compelling design solutions.

2018-2022

A Different Engine

UX Design Lead

Led UX/UI design and creative direction for connected television, streaming, and digital product experiences. Guided projects from early concepts and prototypes through stakeholder collaboration and implementation.

2017-2018

Aetna/CVS Health

UX Design Lead

Designed user-centered digital experiences within a large-scale healthcare organization, collaborating with product and engineering teams to translate evolving brand and business requirements into intuitive interfaces.

2017-2018

A Different Engine

UX & UI Designer

Designed interactive television applications and digital experiences for media and entertainment brands, working across UX strategy, interface design, prototyping, and visual execution.

2008-2012

Independent Consultant

Art Director

Partnered with agencies and brands on digital, interactive, and identity projects spanning entertainment, fashion, beauty, and consumer experiences.

2005-2008

Ultra16

Senior Designer

Created visual identities, digital experiences, and motion design for entertainment and consumer brands, building a foundation in visual craft, storytelling, and multidisciplinary design.

Areas of Focus

Design Leadership
– Creative Direction
– Design Strategy
– Team Leadership
– Mentorship
– Cross-Functional Collaboration

Brand & Experience
– Brand Strategy
– Identity Systems
– Digital Experiences
– Motion & Interactive Design

Product & UX
– Product Design
– UX/UI
– Experience Strategy
– Design Systems
– Prototyping

Craft & Execution
– Visual Design
– Art Direction
– Figma
– Adobe Creative Suite
– Agile Collaboration

Education

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
BFA, Graphic Design

Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA
Advertising

Recognition

Recognition includes Ad Club Denver and Webby Awards, with work featured in Tres Logos, Los Logos 6, Print Magazine, and Beautiful/Decay.