I am a versatile Creative Director and Technical Lead with over 15 years bridging artistic design and technical implementation. I guide product lifecycles from concept to launch, blending aesthetics with robust engineering across AI-driven APIs, blockchain, and sustainable e-commerce. I deliver high-fidelity assets and robust solutions for agile startups and Fortune 500 clients. I thrive at the intersection of design, data, and systems, building immersive experiences that connect brand strategy with cutting-edge technology. I mentor teams to ship creative, technically solid results and enjoy exploring new capabilities in GenAI, AR-ready interfaces, and scalable platform architectures.

I am a versatile Creative Director and Technical Lead with over 15 years bridging artistic design and technical implementation. I guide product lifecycles from concept to launch, blending aesthetics with robust engineering across AI-driven APIs, blockchain, and sustainable e-commerce. I deliver high-fidelity assets and robust solutions for agile startups and Fortune 500 clients. I thrive at the intersection of design, data, and systems, building immersive experiences that connect brand strategy with cutting-edge technology. I mentor teams to ship creative, technically solid results and enjoy exploring new capabilities in GenAI, AR-ready interfaces, and scalable platform architectures.

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I am a versatile Creative Director and Technical Lead with over 15 years bridging artistic design and technical implementation. I guide product lifecycles from concept to launch, blending aesthetics with robust engineering across AI-driven APIs, blockchain, and sustainable e-commerce. I deliver high-fidelity assets and robust solutions for agile startups and Fortune 500 clients.

I thrive at the intersection of design, data, and systems, building immersive experiences that connect brand strategy with cutting-edge technology. I mentor teams to ship creative, technically solid results and enjoy exploring new capabilities in GenAI, AR-ready interfaces, and scalable platform architectures.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Lead Design & CD at Metaphorest & Blis.Surf
December 1, 2022 - Present
Bridge between product engineering and brand strategy for Metaphorest (carbon-offset SaaS) and Blis.Surf (sustainable lifestyle brand). Architected a scalable hybrid ecosystem including a Native App (React Native/iOS) and a B2B SaaS Plugin (WooCommerce/API); led brand design and production scaling for Blis.Surf; developed a Generative AI Engine (PULSE) with a 17MP RAW image pipeline and integrated DAM/auto-metadata; designed immersive UX with AR-ready infrastructure and real-time leaderboards.
Group Creative Director at Astra Technica
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2022
Integrated strategy and brand ecosystem architecture for Euromonitor International; steered high-fidelity interactive campaigns and frontend architectures for Disney, Under Armour, Grainger, and Synthego; bridged creative vision with technical feasibility to meet performance and compliance standards.
Associate Creative Director at RDI/A Digital
March 1, 2014 - December 1, 2016
Led ideation, research, and design strategy as part of the Executive Pitch Team, securing partnerships with Lowe's, Publicis, and DIRECTV; enforced brand consistency and supervised agile creative production workflows for timely asset delivery.
Senior Art Director at Leo Burnett
April 1, 2013 - March 1, 2014
Global campaign lead for multi-channel branding in regulated sectors (PMI); contributed to a Cannes Lions Gold win; streamlined production workflows to meet strict compliance.
Lead Creative Consultant at Independent
August 1, 2009 - February 1, 2013
Strategic design lead for national cross-platform design and advertising projects; managed deliverables for global accounts including Juniper Networks, Billboard Magazine, Rolex, The Fashion Network, Penton Media, and Viacom.
Lead Design & Creative Director at Metaphorest & Blis.Surf
December 1, 2022 - Present
Bridge between product engineering and brand strategy for Metaphorest (carbon-offset SaaS) and Blis.Surf (sustainable lifestyle brand). Architected a scalable multi-platform system comprising a Native App (React Native/iOS) for user gamification and a B2B SaaS Plugin (WooCommerce/API) for merchant revenue. Led design laboratory and production scaling for Blis.Surf, launching hundreds of adaptive swimwear SKUs while integrating the Metaphorest sustainability engine into the e-commerce stack. Engineered a Generative AI Engine (PULSE) with a 17MP RAW image pipeline and integrated DAM for auto-metadata, producing 50MB+ native assets that outperform commercial models in brand fidelity. Designed immersive, AR-ready sustainability UI with real-time leaderboards and data visualizations to drive user retention.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Interactive Design at Ex’pression College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Science in Interactive Design at Ex’pression College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Expert
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Adobe Certified Expert
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Gaming

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