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I’m Amenrey, a Creative Director and Technical Lead blending design and engineering to ship products from concept to launch. I specialize in AI-driven APIs, blockchain, and sustainable e-commerce, delivering high-fidelity assets and robust solutions for startups and Fortune 500 clients.
With over 15 years of experience, I bridge the gap between brand strategy and technical feasibility, leading cross-functional teams through end-to-end product lifecycles and crafting immersive experiences that scale.
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Work Experience
Lead Design & Creative Director at Metaphorest & Blis.Surf
December 1, 2022 - PresentBridge 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.
Lead Design & CD at Metaphorest & Blis.Surf
December 1, 2022 - PresentBridge 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, 2022Integrated 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, 2016Led 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, 2014Global 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, 2013Strategic 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Interactive Design at Ex’pression College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010Bachelor of Science in Interactive Design at Ex’pression College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010Bachelor of Science in Interactive Design at Ex’pression College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010Qualifications
Adobe Certified Expert
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026Adobe Certified Expert
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026Adobe Certified Expert
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Gaming, Other
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