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Work Experience
Design Director at ESTÉE LAUDER, INC.
November 1, 2016 - PresentResponsible for design of primary and secondary packaging for Luxury skincare and makeup categories from concept to global launch; Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve brand goals for each launch; Directed Industrial Designers to translate concepts into 3D models; Worked with Model Makers to build prototypes; Maintained CMF consistency and quality in global production for each product launch.
Art Director: NARS Cosmetics at SHISEIDO AMERICAS CORPORATION
November 1, 2016 - September 11, 2025Developed concepts for art direction to support seasonal makeup collections; Directed photo shoots for stylized product photography; Designed primary and secondary packaging for new launches and specialty programs; Created display systems and brand guidelines for global retail partners; Traveled for on-site print production and packaging manufacturing approval.
Design Director at SUE DEVITT BEAUTY
April 1, 2012 - September 11, 2025Print, packaging, visual merchandising, and digital design; Directed freelance designers and copywriters; Re-designed brand logo and set new design standards.
Associate Design Director: La Mer, Jo Malone, Bobbi Brown at ESTÉE LAUDER, INC.
May 1, 2010 - September 11, 2025Print design for POSM and PR needs for all product launches; Concept and art direction for stylized product photography; Designed the new full line brochure for all markets.
Assistant Design Director at GARTH CLARK GALLERY
February 1, 2007 - September 11, 2025Re-designed the gallery website & maintained content; Created identity design for the gallery’s non-profit organization; Information design for gallery exhibitions.
Illustrator / Designer at LEFEVRE STUDIOS, INC.
May 1, 2002 - September 11, 2025Created technical drawings for public art installations; Executed clay models for bronze reliefs; Historical research for concept and design execution.
Art Direction, Packaging Design at IO Beauty
April 1, 2012 - September 11, 2025Art direction and packaging design for beauty brand projects within freelance capacity.
Packaging Design at Lauren Hutton
April 1, 2010 - September 11, 2025Packaging design projects for Lauren Hutton line within freelance capacity.
Ceramic Design and Production at Modus Design
December 1, 2002 - September 11, 2025Ceramic design and production within freelance capacity.
Store Design, Visual Merchandising at Vitra
December 1, 2002 - September 11, 2025Store design and visual merchandising within freelance capacity.
Furniture Design, Illustration at Douglas Fitch Design
October 1, 2001 - September 11, 2025Furniture design and illustration within freelance capacity.
Design Director at Estée Lauder, Inc.
November 1, 2016 - PresentResponsible for design of primary and secondary packaging for Luxury Skincare and Makeup categories from concept to global launch. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve Brand goals for each launch. Collaborated with Brand and supplier-side engineers to bring creative vision to scaled global production across multiple suppliers. Directed Industrial Designers to execute concept into 3D models. Worked with Model Makers to build concept prototypes. Maintained consistency in CMF and quality in Global production execution for each product launch.
Art Director at Shiseido Americas Corporation (NARS Cosmetics)
November 1, 2016 - September 11, 2025Developed concepts for art direction to support seasonal makeup collections. Directed photo shoots for stylized product photography. Designed primary and secondary packaging for new launches and specialty programs. Created display systems and brand guidelines for global retail partners. Traveled for on-site print production and packaging manufacturing approval.
Design Director at SUE DEVITT BEAUTY
April 1, 2012 - September 11, 2025Print, packaging, visual merchandising, and digital design. Directed freelance designers and copywriters. Re-designed brand logo and set new design standards.
Associate Design Director at ESTÉE LAUDER, INC.
May 1, 2010 - September 11, 2025La Mer, Jo Malone, Bobbi Brown. Print design for POSM and PR needs for all product launches. Concept and art direction for stylized product photography. Designed the new full line brochure for all markets.
Assistant Design Director at Garth Clark Gallery
February 1, 2007 - September 11, 2025Re-designed the gallery website & maintained content. Created identity design for the gallery’s non-profit organization. Information design for gallery exhibitions.
Illustrator / Designer at LEFEVRE STUDIOS, INC.
May 1, 2002 - September 11, 2025Created technical drawings for public art installations. Executed clay models for bronze reliefs. Historical research for concept and design execution.
Art Direction at IO Beauty
April 1, 2012 - September 11, 2025Art Direction, Packaging Design for IO Beauty (Freelance). March 2011–April 2012.
Packaging Designer at Lauren Hutton
April 1, 2010 - September 11, 2025Packaging Design. April 2008–April 2010.
Ceramic Design and Production at Modus Design
December 1, 2002 - September 11, 2025Ceramic Design and Production. May 2002–December 2002.
Store Design, Visual Merchandising at Vitra
December 1, 2002 - September 11, 2025Store Design, Visual Merchandising. June 2002–December 2002.
Furniture Design, Illustration at Douglas Fitch Design
October 1, 2001 - September 11, 2025Furniture Design, Illustration. January 2001–October 2001.
Design Director at Estée Lauder, Inc.
January 31, 2025 - October 21, 2025Responsible for design of primary and secondary packaging for Luxury Skincare and Makeup categories from concept to global launch. Executed trend research to inspire creative concepts for product form and CMF. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve Brand goals for each launch. Directed Industrial Designers to execute concept into 3D models. Worked with Model Makers to build concept prototypes. Maintained consistency in CMF and quality in Global production across multiple suppliers.
Art Director at Shiseido Americas Corporation (NARS Cosmetics)
November 30, 2016 - October 21, 2025Developed concepts for art direction to support seasonal makeup collections. Directed photo shoots for stylized product photography. Designed primary and secondary packaging for new launches and specialty programs. Created display systems and brand guidelines for global retail partners. Traveled for on-site print production and packaging manufacturing approval.
Design Director at Sue Devitt Beauty
April 30, 2012 - October 21, 2025Print, packaging, visual merchandising, and digital design. Directed freelance designers and copywriters. Re-designed brand logo and set new design standards.
Associate Design Director at ESTÉE LAUDER, INC. (La Mer, Jo Malone, Bobbi Brown)
May 31, 2010 - October 21, 2025Print design for POSM and PR needs for all product launches. Concept and art direction for stylized product photography. Designed the new full line brochure for all markets.
Assistant Design Director at Garth Clark Gallery
February 28, 2007 - October 21, 2025Re-designed the gallery website and maintained content. Created identity design for the gallery’s non-profit organization. Information design for gallery exhibitions.
Illustrator / Designer at LEFEVRE STUDIOS, INC.
May 31, 2002 - October 21, 2025Created technical drawings for public art installations. Executed clay models for bronze reliefs. Historical research for concept and design execution.
Freelance Designer at IO Beauty
April 30, 2012 - October 21, 2025Art Direction, Packaging Design
Freelance Designer at Lauren Hutton
April 30, 2010 - October 21, 2025Packaging Design
Freelance Designer at Modus Design
December 31, 2002 - October 21, 2025Ceramic Design and Production
Freelance Designer at Vitra
December 31, 2002 - October 21, 2025Store Design, Visual Merchandising
Freelance Designer at Douglas Fitch Design
October 31, 2001 - October 21, 2025Furniture Design, Illustration
Education
BFA Product Design at Parsons School of Design, The New School, New York, NY
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design at Parsons School of Design, The New School, New York, NY
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001BFA Product Design at Parsons School of Design, The New School
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001Qualifications
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January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Cosmetic Bottle D924694
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Lipstick Case D944456, D944457, D944458, D944459
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January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Lipstick Case D 1 0 3 117 0
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Bottle with Cap D10 5 5 6 97
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Vial Assembly with Actuator
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Cosmetic Massage Roller
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Cosmetic Bottle
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Lipstick Case
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Cosmetic Bottle
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Cosmetic Bottle with Attached Applicator
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Lipstick Case
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Bottle
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Vial Assembly with Actuator D1069157
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025Cosmetic Massage Roller D922596
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025Cosmetic Bottle D924694
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025Lipstick Case D944456
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025Lipstick Case D944457
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025Lipstick Case D944458
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025Lipstick Case D944459
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025Cosmetic Bottle D953167
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025Cosmetic Bottle with Attached Applicator D1043369
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025Lipstick Case D1031170
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025Bottle D1055697
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Manufacturing
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