Associate Director of Visual Design
There's nothing better than the challenge of problem solving in the interactive space, creating products that impact and better the user experience. From concept and overall business objectives to the architecture and interaction design, it's never a dull moment. Technology is ever changing and the expectations of our users are growing more and more with each advancement. It may be a very "geek-ish" thing to say but when a user has an ah ha moment because of an interaction I designed, there's nothing better.
My goal is to work with great creative thinkers for brands that challenge the creative process and push me to keep stepping outside the box and bettering the user experience. By working within a team it allows an opportunity not only to offer my insights but to learn and gain insights from others. Technology is always on the cusp so each new opportunity is exciting.
Annalect
New York, NY
Apr 2013 - Present
Overseeing all interface and interaction design for the Annalect Insights Platform as well as their new innovations division, Annalect Labs where we design and develop prototypes using new technologies. As Associate Director of Visual Designer I lead the UX team to create a unified branded experience.
Applications designed:
• Assembly (sharing and collaboration tool)
• DataViz (dashboard tool)
• Data Tools (dataset workspace and excel-like tool)
• Discover (data visualization tool)
• Audience Builder
• Annalect labs: Content Inspiration (market trends and data tool), Chatbot, and “Who loves me” Chrome extension
Creative Intersect
Garden City, NY
Sept 2009 - Present
Creative direction in overall client brand experiences including: branding, print, interactive, and application design.
MergeorsellCPA.com
Dec 2013 - Jan 2016
Worked as a contracted Design Director for a start up creating an online marketplace to connect CPA firms who were looking to buy, sell, or merge their businesses. I worked on all aspects of the brand, from brand id to ux, visual design, and management of development of the application itself.
Freelance:
Dec 2007 - May 2012
Creative direction for clients such as:
• GE
• Beeby Clark + Meyler
• illy Coffee
• TruTV
• House of Blues
• VanSon
• Milwaukee police news
Agent 16
New York, NY
June 2006 - June 2007
Art direction on 360 campaigns for clients such as:
• Atari
• Camel
• American Spirit
• Winston
• New business pitches
Education:
FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology)
BFA, Communication Design
Sept 2001 - May 2005