About me
Design leader with 10+ years of experience driving business growth through strategic design.
As a seasoned design director, I blend creative vision with business acumen to deliver impactful results. My journey spans digital product, web, brand, and service design, where I’ve consistently demonstrated the power of strategic design in transforming businesses.
I’m passionate about building customer experiences that are meaningful and coherent across touchpoints and I know this requires a coordinated, thoughtful, company-wide effort. By building strong partnerships with key stakeholders and executives and leading with empathy, I create environments where teams can deliver their best work.
My expertise shines in how I build and mentor high-performing design teams, collaborate with executives to embed design thinking into company strategy, operationalize design, and skillfully balance user needs with business goals to create innovative solutions. Read testimonials.
Experience
As Director of Design at Universal Audio, I’m leading a major e-commerce re-platform & re-design program. This initiative will modernize our digital presence and boost key business metrics, setting the foundation for scale. My tenure here has been marked by consistently elevating design practices within the organization, resulting in improved experiences, a stronger brand presence, and new business opportunities through subscription products and services.
With a proven track record in leading cross-functional teams through complex programs and driving company-wide efforts to elevate design practices, this design director stands ready to transform and drive business success through strategic design leadership.
Beyond work
Beyond my professional role, I run Subtempo, an independent record label and artist collective, where I channel my passion for music and creativity. Multifaceted experiences like this one inform my unique approach to leadership, bringing the radical accountability of a business owner to every project, making me a reliable, trusted partner.
I’m also an avid swimmer, which is one of the key things I use to keep me sane. I don’t know where I’d be without it. :)
Availability
I’m always open to meeting new people who are building cool stuff. I occasionally take on consulting/advising with startups, freelance clients, or mentor the next generation of designers. How can I help you and your business? Get in touch or book time with me.
Experience
Director of Design — Universal Audio
2023–now
Art Director / Manager — Universal Audio
2019-2023
Senior Designer — Universal Audio
2017-2019
Advisor — Grey Matter
2020-2022
Art Director — Six Degrees Records
2016-2018
Skills
Design Leadership
Strategic planning
Stakeholder management
Executive communication
Cross-functional collaboration
People Management
Recruiting top talent
Building and scaling teams
Career coaching and development
Remote team management
Domain Expertise
SaaS marketplaces
Complex technical environments
Workshop facilitation
E-commerce, search, onboarding