Hello! I’m Chad Authier, a Senior Digital Designer with 30+ years of experience delivering user-focused UI/UX, visual, and motion design. I’m recognized for creativity and high-quality conceptual solutions across diverse formats. I specialize in product and marketing design spanning 3D environments, AI-powered solutions, flat 2D interfaces, product videos, presentations, websites, e-learning, and advertising campaigns. I enjoy turning complex challenges into intuitive, impactful designs that drive results. Hi there—thanks for stopping by. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, embracing new technology, and delivering thoughtful, human-centered design that helps people succeed.

Chad Authier

Hello! I’m Chad Authier, a Senior Digital Designer with 30+ years of experience delivering user-focused UI/UX, visual, and motion design. I’m recognized for creativity and high-quality conceptual solutions across diverse formats. I specialize in product and marketing design spanning 3D environments, AI-powered solutions, flat 2D interfaces, product videos, presentations, websites, e-learning, and advertising campaigns. I enjoy turning complex challenges into intuitive, impactful designs that drive results. Hi there—thanks for stopping by. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, embracing new technology, and delivering thoughtful, human-centered design that helps people succeed.

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Hello! I’m Chad Authier, a Senior Digital Designer with 30+ years of experience delivering user-focused UI/UX, visual, and motion design. I’m recognized for creativity and high-quality conceptual solutions across diverse formats. I specialize in product and marketing design spanning 3D environments, AI-powered solutions, flat 2D interfaces, product videos, presentations, websites, e-learning, and advertising campaigns. I enjoy turning complex challenges into intuitive, impactful designs that drive results.

Hi there—thanks for stopping by. I’m passionate about mentoring teams, embracing new technology, and delivering thoughtful, human-centered design that helps people succeed.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at Self-Employed
September 1, 2018 - Present
Leverage AI tools to drive innovation and elevate design outcomes. Delivered creative solutions across video production, UI/UX design, and animated presentations for diverse projects and clients. Produced 2D/3D illustrations and created e-learning interactive Captivate/Articulate modules. Delivered visually engaging, user-friendly websites with ongoing management and updates. Created impactful logos and branding assets.
Sr Product Designer at Toolwire, Inc.
April 1, 2012 - September 1, 2018
Directed UX strategy, visualization, UI development, visual design, and motion graphics for product and marketing initiatives. Partnered with clients including Boston University Questrom School of Business, Cognizant, Jones & Bartlett Publishing, and the University of Phoenix. Led high-concept visualization, experience design, and creative direction for Toolwire’s award-winning game-based simulations in higher education. Delivered immersive 3D simulations across disciplines including business, writing, psychology, health & wellness, environmental science, critical thinking, student success, and cybersecurity.
Sr Visual Designer & Animator at Karta Technologies / MTS Technologies / Innove
October 1, 2004 - March 1, 2012
Designed and delivered interactive marketing demos/CBT for AT&T, McKesson, FAA, and other major clients, supporting multi-million-dollar contract wins. Developed 3D simulations using Teleplace, Unity, VBS2, and Esperient; created virtual environments including schools, disaster zones, command centers, and airports. Led recent projects for 68G and FDA, defining art style and optimizing execution for high-impact results.
Sr Visual Designer & Animator at Karta Technologies / MTS Technologies / Innove
February 1, 2016 - October 1, 2019
Sr Visual Designer & Animator; Part-time role continuing after 2016; Led recent projects and defined art style while optimizing execution for high-impact results.

Education

Associate Degree at San Antonio Community College
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other