I'm a design director with 25+ years of experience guiding multidisciplinary teams to craft scalable digital products for government, nonprofit, and advocacy organizations. My focus is on typography, design systems, UX, and cross-functional leadership to elevate design quality and deliver clear, accessible experiences at scale. I've built and led teams across freelancing, startups, and large institutions, creating unified design systems adopted across multiple sites, optimizing workflows, and turning strategic goals into practical user experiences. I thrive on collaborative problem solving and turning complex challenges into simple, elegant solutions.…

Frederick Brummer

I'm a design director with 25+ years of experience guiding multidisciplinary teams to craft scalable digital products for government, nonprofit, and advocacy organizations. My focus is on typography, design systems, UX, and cross-functional leadership to elevate design quality and deliver clear, accessible experiences at scale. I've built and led teams across freelancing, startups, and large institutions, creating unified design systems adopted across multiple sites, optimizing workflows, and turning strategic goals into practical user experiences. I thrive on collaborative problem solving and turning complex challenges into simple, elegant solutions.…

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I’m a design director with 25+ years of experience guiding multidisciplinary teams to craft scalable digital products for government, nonprofit, and advocacy organizations. My focus is on typography, design systems, UX, and cross-functional leadership to elevate design quality and deliver clear, accessible experiences at scale.

I’ve built and led teams across freelancing, startups, and large institutions, creating unified design systems adopted across multiple sites, optimizing workflows, and turning strategic goals into practical user experiences. I thrive on collaborative problem solving and turning complex challenges into simple, elegant solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Designer, Consultant at Freelance
April 1, 2023 - November 10, 2025
Product designer, Product Manager, Associate Director of Design at Yellow Pencil
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Co-founder at 40 Listings
January 1, 2010 - November 10, 2025
Co-founder at LiFT Studios
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Designer, Developer at Overmind Productions
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Freelance Designer, Consultant at Jenesys Buildings
October 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012
Designer, Assistant Manager; Director of In-house Web Design Team at Apple Tokyo
January 1, 2006 - November 10, 2025
at 40 Listings
January 1, 2010 - November 10, 2025
Designer, Assistant Manager at Jenesys Buildings
October 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012
Led design tasks and assisted management on architecture and construction projects.
Director of In-house Web Design Team at Apple Tokyo
January 1, 2006 - November 10, 2025
Directed the in-house web design team, overseeing frontend and user experience initiatives.
Freelance Designer, Consultant at Overmind Productions
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Product Designer / Product Manager / Associate Director of Design at Yellow Pencil
September 1, 2015 - April 1, 2023
Led and mentored a design team of 4 designers delivering large public-sector digital services used by millions. Directed the creation of a unified design system adopted across 4 internal product websites and multiple client sites. Improved workflow processes, reducing time spent on front-end work while increasing fidelity of builds.
Designer, Developer at LiFT Studios
October 1, 2008 - September 1, 2010
Designed and developed digital experiences for retail, culture, and B2B clients.
Freelance Designer, Consultant at Overmind Productions
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2015
Designed websites and print materials for a range of clients. Built custom websites and design systems.

Education

Google UX Design Professional Certificate at Google/Coursera
January 1, 2025 - December 18, 2025
First Year of Computer Science at Vancouver Island University (VIU)
January 1, 1996 - December 18, 2025

Qualifications

Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - December 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare, Government, Software & Internet, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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