Independent Design Director
2025–Present
Freelance / Contract

Provide senior-level design direction and execution for agencies and in-house teams across brand, digital, and editorial. Partner closely with creative directors, strategists, and developers to support projects at critical stages, from defining visual systems to refining and delivering final work. Bring steady design leadership, strong craft, and clear judgment to complex, fast-moving engagements.

Addison/Sia
2020–2025 | Senior Design Director
2016–2020 | Design Director
2014–2016 | Art Director
2012–2014 | Senior Designer

Led cross-disciplinary teams of designers, developers, and creatives on interactive, branding, and video projects. Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders and presented creative strategies to C-suite clients. Oversaw project lifecycles—including scheduling, resourcing, documentation, QA, production, and deployment. Played a role in hiring and growing the digital department, helping define production processes and creative standards. Mentored design team members through one-on-one coaching and team-building initiatives.

Happy
2012 | Art Director

Developed brand foundations and visual identity for a lifestyle app startup. Partnered with stakeholders to establish strategic direction before leading the design team. Oversaw multidisciplinary design execution and managed external vendors and talent.

Callaway Digital Arts
2010 — 2012 | Art Director

Led creative direction and UX for five iOS app titles—all reaching #1 in the Apple App Store’s Book category. Directed product architecture and design for educational and children’s apps in collaboration with producers, designers, developers, animators, and licensors. Built engaging, story-driven experiences that merged interactivity with strong narrative and visual design.