Hi, I’m Dan! With over 15 years of experience in crafting web and digital experiences, I thrive on designing intuitive user interfaces and immersive interactions. My passion lies in making complex ideas simple, ensuring that users have a seamless experience while interacting with technology. I love collaborating with teams to bring innovative ideas to life. Outside my work, I enjoy exploring art and design trends and am always looking for new inspiration. When I'm not designing, you might find me hiking or experimenting with photography. I believe in the power of creativity and teamwork, and I'm excited to continue making impactful design choices that resonate with users.

Dan Taub

Hi, I’m Dan! With over 15 years of experience in crafting web and digital experiences, I thrive on designing intuitive user interfaces and immersive interactions. My passion lies in making complex ideas simple, ensuring that users have a seamless experience while interacting with technology. I love collaborating with teams to bring innovative ideas to life. Outside my work, I enjoy exploring art and design trends and am always looking for new inspiration. When I'm not designing, you might find me hiking or experimenting with photography. I believe in the power of creativity and teamwork, and I'm excited to continue making impactful design choices that resonate with users.

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Hi, I’m Dan!

With over 15 years of experience in crafting web and digital experiences, I thrive on designing intuitive user interfaces and immersive interactions. My passion lies in making complex ideas simple, ensuring that users have a seamless experience while interacting with technology. I love collaborating with teams to bring innovative ideas to life.

Outside my work, I enjoy exploring art and design trends and am always looking for new inspiration. When I’m not designing, you might find me hiking or experimenting with photography. I believe in the power of creativity and teamwork, and I’m excited to continue making impactful design choices that resonate with users.

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Work Experience

Lead UI/UX Designer at Selkirk Sports
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and optimized the Selkirk Sports consumer app, enhancing usability and engagement through intuitive UI/UX strategies. Conducted user research and A/B testing, refining navigation and interactive elements, resulting in a 15% increase in user retention. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement seamless e-commerce and product browsing experiences.
Lead Digital Designer at Gala Games
January 1, 2024 - August 8, 2025
Led the design and launch of marketing and e-commerce platforms, streamlining the user experience and boosting conversion rates by 15%. Managed end-to-end UX processes, from wireframing to interactive prototyping, to enhance user engagement. Worked closely with developers and marketing to align design with business goals, strengthening brand consistency and user experience.
Digital Art Director at Zimmerman Advertising
January 1, 2020 - August 8, 2025
Spearheaded the branding and marketing strategy for Town Star, driving its social media reach to 1.3 million followers. Streamlined UI workflows by implementing more efficient frameworks, and cut design iteration times by 30% to improve team productivity. Developed responsive web interfaces and in-game UI assets, improving user interaction and retention.
Lead UI/UX Designer at Selkirk Sport
January 1, 2025 - Present
Owned and maintained a multi-platform design system in Figma, streamlining handoff processes and reducing design-to-development iteration cycles by 30%. Redesigned the mobile checkout funnel and navigation architecture, utilizing A/B testing and WCAG-compliant patterns to increase conversion speed by 20%.
Product Designer at Gala Games
April 1, 2021 - December 1, 2024
Directed the UI/UX and visual strategy for Town Star, architecting a scalable design framework that supported a community of 1.3M+ users and contributed to a 500% increase in monthly active players. Standardized cross-team design workflows, implementing a unified system for developers and UI/UX designers that halved iteration times for new feature deployments.
Lead Digital Designer at Zimmerman Advertising
August 1, 2010 - December 31, 2019
Spearheaded the end-to-end digital design lifecycle, from wireframing to high-fidelity prototyping, ensuring seamless handoff to development teams for $1M+ contract executions. Architected digital design workflows across the agency, implementing interactive design standards that streamlined development handoff and ensured cross-platform consistency.
Senior UI/UX & Digital Designer at Selkirk Sport
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and delivered web and mobile interfaces and interactive prototypes, improving user engagement by 25% and streamlining workflows for coaches and players. Developed scalable design systems and digital assets, contributing to a 15% increase in platform adoption and consistent brand execution across multiple products.
Senior Product Designer at Gala Games
April 1, 2021 - December 1, 2024
Crafted immersive web and mobile experiences, including interactive prototypes and UI components, resulting in 20% higher retention and improved conversion across gaming platforms. Collaborated with development and marketing teams to produce digital assets and animations, reducing production time by 30% and increasing user satisfaction scores.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Art Institute of Phoenix, AZ
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Arts at Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, FL
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at The Art Institute of Phoenix, Arizona
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Media Design at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor of Arts at The Art Institute of Phoenix, Arizona
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Arts at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design at The Art Institute of Phoenix, Arizona
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Interactive Media Design at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008

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Industry Experience

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