I am a Design Director and Interdisciplinary Creative focused on digital experiences and branded content, based out of Los Angeles.

With over 14 years in the industry, I was most recently an Associate Creative Director at Instrument, a digital agency, leading design teams on Google and YouTube products.

I aspire to design meaningful, user-first solutions that are future-facing, and find joy in both leading my team and diving into hands-on work.

Away from the screen, I am most likely rock climbing outdoors with our small yet attitude-filled dog, Kevin.

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Select Clients

Google/YouTube
Amazon
Tillamook
Facebook
Herman Miller
Nike
Netflix
Sartori Cheese
Din Tai Fung
Supercell
Speedo
simplehuman

Focus

Creative Direction
Art Direction
Web Design
Interaction Design
Product Design
Brand Identity
Graphic Design
Design Systems
Protyping
Animation
Filmmaking & Editing
Photography

Awards

CommArts Award of Excellence [2]
Webby Winner, Websites and Mobile Sites [1]
Awwwards Honorable Mention [6]
Rosey Award [1]
365: AIGA Year in Design Winner [1]



Experience & Education

2023–
Freelance
Design & Direction

2023–2023
Instrument
Associate Creative Director

2021–2022
Hello Design
Associate Creative Director

2017–2021
Hello Design
Design Director

2009–2016
Hello Design
Lead Designer

2004–2008
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts, Fine and Studio Arts

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