I’m a collaborative designer focused on strategy, the customer journey and digital experiences. I work with publishers, agencies, nonprofits, the public sector, and startups.

Experience

Freelance Designer / Art Director

2024–present, New York, NY

Establish design direction and create design systems for digital products working with public sector and nonprofits including New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission, New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs, and Nirapon.

Dow Jones

Sr Principal Art Director, Research & Development, 2021–2024

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 (Contract), 2015–2019

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 (Contract), 2016–2018

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 (Contract), 2004–2005, 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.

Visual Radio

Art Director, 2000–2001, New York, NY

Develop concepts and provide direction for designers, illustrators, and photographers, on a broad range of brands including Kellogg’s, Council of Fashion Designers of America and WWF.

Awards

Webby 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

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