Hi, I’m Daniel Jenett. I’m a design director who thrives at the intersection of brand, UX, and media. Over the past two decades I’ve led creative teams at agencies and in-house studios across the US and Europe, shaping brands and digital experiences for clients like Disney, Audi, and LA Metro. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, delightful systems and mentoring teams to scale impact. Currently I explore AI+AR design and urban planning interfaces, while teaching design and planning topics at Hochschule (HCU Hamburg). I love collaborating across disciplines, exploring new technologies, and building design systems that empower teams to ship consistent, meaningful work.…

Daniel Jenett

Hi, I’m Daniel Jenett. I’m a design director who thrives at the intersection of brand, UX, and media. Over the past two decades I’ve led creative teams at agencies and in-house studios across the US and Europe, shaping brands and digital experiences for clients like Disney, Audi, and LA Metro. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, delightful systems and mentoring teams to scale impact. Currently I explore AI+AR design and urban planning interfaces, while teaching design and planning topics at Hochschule (HCU Hamburg). I love collaborating across disciplines, exploring new technologies, and building design systems that empower teams to ship consistent, meaningful work.…

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Hi, I’m Daniel Jenett. I’m a design director who thrives at the intersection of brand, UX, and media. Over the past two decades I’ve led creative teams at agencies and in-house studios across the US and Europe, shaping brands and digital experiences for clients like Disney, Audi, and LA Metro. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, delightful systems and mentoring teams to scale impact.

Currently I explore AI+AR design and urban planning interfaces, while teaching design and planning topics at Hochschule (HCU Hamburg). I love collaborating across disciplines, exploring new technologies, and building design systems that empower teams to ship consistent, meaningful work.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Creative Lead at Jung von Matt Digital
January 1, 1999 - October 13, 2025
Led digital brand and web design projects for major clients; contributed to multi-disciplinary digital campaigns and early interactive media.
Creative Director at frog design
January 1, 2001 - October 13, 2025
Directed multi-disciplinary design for digital products and experiences; helped shape brand and product strategies for global clients.
Creative Director at Razorsh
January 1, 2010 - October 13, 2025
Oversaw design direction across multiple markets (Hamburg, NYC, LA), delivering integrated brand and product experiences.
Creative Director at TBWA
January 1, 2010 - October 13, 2025
Led design direction for agency brand projects and campaigns in Hamburg and Berlin; drove digital design initiatives.
Design Lead at LA METRO
January 1, 2029 - October 13, 2025
Led website, brand and video design; developed scalable design systems and cross-channel experiences for LA Metro; contributed to UCLA projects.
Creative Director at Disney
January 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025
Directed online and digital design initiatives for Disney in Los Angeles; collaborated with Miramax on lead design efforts; built digital experiences and branding.
Lecturer at HCU Hamburg (City Planning)
January 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Lectured on urban design and city planning; taught courses integrating design thinking with planning.
Design Lead at ArC / Zugazi / AI+AR (Disney)
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Lead design for AI/AR initiatives; integrated AI and AR into Disney projects; collaborated across teams in USA.
Creative Lead at Jung von Matt Digital
January 1, 1999 - Present
Led digital branding and campaigns; oversaw design direction and interactive media in Hamburg.
Creative Director at frog design
January 1, 2001 - Present
Led product design and strategy for SF-based projects; collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams.
Creative Director at Razorsh
January 1, 2010 - Present
Directed creative campaigns across multiple markets including Hamburg, New York, and Los Angeles.
Creative Director at TBWA
January 1, 2029 - October 13, 2025
Creative direction for TBWA projects across Hamburg and Berlin.
Design Lead at LA METRO
January 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025
Led Website, Brand, and Video design for LA Metro projects.
Creative Director at Disney
January 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Creative direction for Disney online projects and brand initiatives in Los Angeles.
Lecturer at HCU Hamburg
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Lecturer in City Planning, Hamburg.
Creative Lead at Jung von Matt Digital
January 1, 1999 - October 13, 2025
Led digital brand campaigns and cross-disciplinary teams in Hamburg, driving UX/UI innovations and digital strategy for international clients.
Creative Director at frog design
January 1, 2001 - October 13, 2025
Directed design and product development initiatives for the San Francisco office, aligning research, strategy, and UX to deliver ambitious digital experiences.
Creative Director at Razorsh
January 1, 2010 - October 13, 2025
Led creative direction across Hamburg, New York, and Los Angeles, shaping brand identities and interactive design for global clients.
Creative Director at TBWA
January 1, 2029 - October 13, 2025
Headed creative direction for TBWA's digital and brand initiatives in Germany, coordinating international teams and campaigns.
Design Lead at LA Metro
January 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025
Led design across the LA Metro website, brand and video assets, enhancing user experience and public engagement.
Creative Director at Disney
January 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Directed online and digital initiatives for Disney, Miramax, and related brands; oversaw creative direction across websites and campaigns.
Lecturer at HCU (City Planning)
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Lecturer in City Planning, sharing design thinking and strategic planning perspectives with students.
Design Lead at ArC / Zugazi / AI+AR
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Leading AR/AI design initiatives and cross-brand collaboration; developing AI-assisted experiences.
Creative Lead at Jung von Matt Digital
January 1, 1999 - October 13, 2025
Led digital branding and interactive initiatives for clients in Hamburg; contributed to early web projects and high-impact design work for Audi-related digital experiences.
Creative Director at frog design
January 1, 2001 - October 13, 2025
Directed cross-disciplinary design teams in San Francisco and beyond, shaping product UX and digital branding for global campaigns.
Creative Director at Razorsh
January 1, 2010 - October 13, 2025
Led cross-continental brand design efforts (Hamburg, New York, Los Angeles) and established design directions for multinational campaigns.
Creative Director at TBWA
December 31, 2010 - October 13, 2025
Directed brand and digital design initiatives across Hamburg and Berlin markets, shaping multi-channel experiences.
Design Lead at LA Metro
January 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025
Led design for website, brand, and video assets; established design direction for public transit projects in Los Angeles.
Creative Director at Disney
January 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Creative direction for Disney online initiatives; Miramax Lead Design; contributed to multiple web and interactive projects.
Lecturer at HCU Hamburg
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Lecturer in City Planning, teaching design, urban planning interfaces and related topics.
Design Lead at ArC / Zugazi / AI+AR (Disney, USA)
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Design lead focused on AI and AR experiences, exploring AI-driven design methods and immersive interfaces.

Education

Master of Communication Design at ArtCenter College of Design
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Master of Communication Design at ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Master of Communication Design at ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Master of Communications Design at ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena, USA
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

Master of Communications Design
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing

Skills

Experience Level