Experience
Product Design Consultant
2024–present, New York, NY
My experience spans the full product design process, from UX research, wireframing, prototyping, and user testing to defining visual direction and creating scalable design systems. I’ve collaborated with agencies and orgs including Digitas, VML, Hearst Magazines, Con Edison, and NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission, helping cross-functional teams build human-centered digital products, e-commerce, and marketing experiences.
Dow Jones
Sr Principal Art Director, 2021–2024, New York, NY
Partner with Marketing, Strategy and Editorial teams to develop next generation news and data products, ensuring the continued success of the Dow Jones offerings. Recruit and manage project specific teams including UX researchers, designers, writers, architects and engineers.
Freelance Designer / Art Director
2006–2021, New York, NY
Design and art direction for publishers and agencies such as Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Huge, OgilvyOne, Digitas, R/GA and Atmosphere. Roles range from supporting to building and leading teams across a diverse array of brands including American Express, Verizon, Simply Orange, Maxwell House, Novo Nordisk and McKinsey.
Zago
Design Director, 2015–2019 (Contract), New York, NY
Strategy, UX and visual design for Egon Zehnder. Projects include digital experience guide, AI search tools, mobile and desktop apps. Manage a global team of designers, copywriters, and developers.
Council on Foreign Relations
Art Director, 2016–2018 (Contract), New York, NY
Contribute to new product development for the CFR website, member services portal, and educational initiatives. Supervise in-house designers and illustrators. Work closely with product and technical directors to meet deadlines within budget.
Digitas
Creative Lead, 2005–2006, New York, NY
Manage interactive group that includes art directors, interaction designers, and copywriters within the Establishment Services group for American Express. Develop concepts and execute interactive marketing programs including promotional Web sites, online advertising, direct mail and outdoor. Contributed to the development of the American Express OPEN brand identity.
R/GA
Art Director, 2004–2005 (Contract), New York, NY
Projects include offline interactive sales tools, Web sites and online advertising for a range of Verizon products. Contributed to the successful product launch of Verizon Fios.
Sharpe Partners
Creative Director, 2001–2004,
New York, NY
Manage creative department of ten including art directors, designers, copywriters, and information architects. Develop concepts and optimize interactive marketing programs for clients such as Fujifilm, Simply Orange, Yellow Tail and Circuit City. Hire and supervise freelancers and third-party vendors. Collaborate with project managers on estimates and budgets.
Awards
Bronze Anthem Award
Sustainability and Climate: Soli Mobile App
Echo Digital Award
American Express
Art Directors Club Bronze
Verizon Mobile
Gold Addy Award
Fujifilm
Silver Addy Award
Simply Orange