Design Leader | Creative Technologist | Visual Designer
I'm a design leader with 15 years of experience bringing innovative ideas to life. I thrive in cross-functional environments, leading teams from strategy through implementation and beyond, ensuring designs translate seamlessly into engaging user experiences. My expertise spans:
Design Strategy: Crafting impactful user journeys and brand-driven solutions.
Visual Design: Creating compelling and intuitive user interfaces.
Creative Technology: Leveraging emerging technologies to push the boundaries of design.
Collaboration: Building strong relationships with stakeholders, engineers, and developers to drive successful product launches.
Currently, I am a Design Manager at Ford Motor Company, leading a team of creative and technical designers specializing in real-time implementation and prototyping within Digital Product Development. My work focuses on creating immersive and engaging experiences that meet the evolving needs of our customers.
While much of my current work is confidential, take a look at what is available to the public.
Software & Skills
Unreal Engine
Rive
Maya
VRED
Figma
Protopie
3DsMax
Cinema4D
Substance
Zbrush
Vray
Arnold
TeamCenter
After Effect
Photoshop
Illustrator
Sketch
Experience
I collaborate with designers to bring our creative vision to life, crafting powerful designs that solve problems and elevate our brand identity.
I design and implement real-time content, optimizing for performance and meeting design intent while pushing the boundaries of embedded hardware. I identify workflows that leverage real-time capabilities, streamlining asset management and innovating future workflows.
I utilize Unreal Engine, Protopie, and Figma for early-stage design reviews, ensuring concepts are functional and refined before development. I strategically choose between rapid prototyping for quick iteration and detailed prototypes for comprehensive testing.
I thrive on creating digital images and animations, always striving for pixel-perfect precision and creative exploration.
Motion is integral to creating engaging and intuitive user experiences. I leverage it to guide users, enhance clarity, and bring designs to life.
Jira / Sprint planning
UI Design
UX Design
Storyboarding/Style Frames
Branding
Modeling
Texturing
Lighting
Rigging
Character/object animation
LipSync Animation
Compositing
Keying/rotoscoping
Motion Graphics
Visual Effects
Data prep/retesselation
I lead a diverse team of technical and creative designers, bridging the gap between design and development. We work collaboratively throughout the design process, from concept to implementation.
Design Lead/Team leader
Art/Creative Direction
Project Management
Cross functional support between design and engineering teams.
Prioritization/Delegation
Team Building