Hello there, I’m a design leader and designer who cares about making beautiful things that help people. I operate globally and am ready to take on any leadership and or design challenge. My new portfolio is in progress.
Accomplished Director of Product and UX Design with over 18 years of expertise in UX/UI and Product Design, specializing in leading high-performing design teams and implementing user-centered design methodologies. Adept at creating innovative, user-centric experiences across diverse platforms, I have a track record of driving impactful results, including a 25% increase in retention, a 15% improvement in task completion rates, and a 35% optimization of product development cycles, reducing time-to-market by 20%. I thrive in dynamic environments that prioritize innovation and collaboration, and I am passionate about pushing the boundaries of design excellence.
I’m passionate about mentoring and guiding designers, helping them unlock their full potential and grow their unique skills. I thrive on creating an environment where designers feel empowered, encouraged to innovate, and supported in their personal and professional development. Watching team members reach new heights and succeed in their roles is one of the most rewarding aspects of leadership for me.
As a freelance leader and director, I have worked with a diverse range of clients and collaborated with talented individuals across various disciplines. My classical design training fuels my passion for continuous learning and growth. Based in New Mexico, USA, I’m committed to driving creative and user-focused solutions. I’m excited to join a forward-thinking company where I can continue fostering a culture of collaboration and design innovation. I live in New Mexico (United States of America), spending time outside as often as possible.
Thoughtful, Useful, Well Made, Impactful, & Beautiful
These are my core design values, and I strive to imbue them in all of the work I do. I’ve always been making things and inventing ways to improve my surroundings. Solving a tangible need with a beautiful solution is a practice I love and resides in my core. Collaborating with a team to create a far better outcome than otherwise possible alone gives me energy. I like thinking big, working fast, yet carefully, holistically, long-term, sustainably, cross-functionally, zooming out on company strategy, and zooming in on details. I’m always improving, growing, and executing to the highest standard possible. All while achieving a larger mission, connecting my work to something deeper, tethered to improving the world, leaving it better than when I began.
I studied graphic and visual communication design, got my start in branding, marketing, and web design, ux/ui then evolved to specialize in product design and then leadership. Leveraging my visual design foundation and deep user empathy, I’ve established myself as a well rounded design leader who creates human-centered platforms with cohesive throughlines at every touchpoint: from vision and strategy, to brand awareness and marketing, to product development and delightful micro interactions. Throughout my 18+ years of professional experience, I’ve worked freelance, in-house, at startups, and at established public companies, developing a wide range of multi-disciplinary skills in diverse contexts. My insatiable curiosity, high craft, and adaptability, enable me to generate impact in our ever-changing environment.
I have experience in a wide range of software products. Below are some of the main ones that I use.
I’m a design leader and designer with 15+ years of experience across product, UX UI,and brand, at companies large and small. I am actively looking for a new role.
I take pride in my craft, and love mentoring earlier career designers. I develop cross functional partnerships, and thrive in complex, ambiguous environments.
I’m a systems thinker with a high bar for quality. From process to pixels, I’ll collaborate with you, learn from you, and help make something we’re proud of.
I bring end-to-end product acumen, from vision and strategy to discovery and delivery. I’ll partner closely with you to generate the highest impact possible.
I’m {slightly_technical} and while (I’m ≠ engineer) I know my way /around & can speak “fluently” with you.
I can provide you with user-focused design solutions that drive engagement, optimize user experience, and support growth through strategic design thinking and effective product innovation.
I provide strategic Product and UX Design leadership, guiding and mentoring teams to deliver innovative, user-centered solutions that drive success.
I deliver expert product and UX/UI design, strategy, and auditing for all platforms, ensuring seamless and impactful user experiences.
I create impactful branding solutions, including comprehensive brand books, custom iconography, and cohesive visual assets that elevate your brand identity.
I create custom After Effects animations for logos, enhancing intros, web content, and social media with dynamic visual storytelling.
I provide custom 2D and 3D illustrations and animations that bring ideas to life with unique, captivating visuals.
The key is to identify Users pain-points.
Always keep the user mind.
Confirm data and start design.
Confirm business and user requirements.
Test early and often.
Know what to fix prior to launch.
Hello there, I’m a design leader and designer who cares about making beautiful things that help people. My new portfolio is in progress.
