I'm a seasoned Design Director with well over a decade of experience leading UX/UI design, creative direction, and digital innovation within top healthcare and pharma agencies. As a VP, Design Director, I drive creative vision and strategy for large-scale brands, built and implemented scalable design systems, and translated complex business objectives into elegant, user-centered digital experiences. I'm known for mentoring high-performing multidisciplinary teams, partnering closely with clients and stakeholders, and delivering innovative, high-quality work across platforms, combining strong design craft with strategic leadership and emerging technology.

Dennis Estevez

I'm a seasoned Design Director with well over a decade of experience leading UX/UI design, creative direction, and digital innovation within top healthcare and pharma agencies. As a VP, Design Director, I drive creative vision and strategy for large-scale brands, built and implemented scalable design systems, and translated complex business objectives into elegant, user-centered digital experiences. I'm known for mentoring high-performing multidisciplinary teams, partnering closely with clients and stakeholders, and delivering innovative, high-quality work across platforms, combining strong design craft with strategic leadership and emerging technology.

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I’m a seasoned Design Director with well over a decade of experience leading UX/UI design, creative direction, and digital innovation within top healthcare and pharma agencies. As a VP, Design Director, I drive creative vision and strategy for large-scale brands, built and implemented scalable design systems, and translated complex business objectives into elegant, user-centered digital experiences. I’m known for mentoring high-performing multidisciplinary teams, partnering closely with clients and stakeholders, and delivering innovative, high-quality work across platforms, combining strong design craft with strategic leadership and emerging technology.

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Experience Level

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Work Experience

VP, Design Director at Harrison/Star
January 1, 2020 - Present
Led the creative vision and strategy for the agency, ensuring all designs align with client objectives, brand guidelines, and industry best practices. Oversaw and mentored multi-disciplinary design teams, fostering collaboration and growth while delivering high-quality outputs across projects. Spearheaded the development and implementation of scalable design systems to improve efficiency and maintain consistency for user experiences across platforms. Collaborated with clients and internal stakeholders to translate business goals into innovative design solutions, guiding pitches and presentations to secure new opportunities. Maintained focus on emerging trends to drive innovation and elevate creative output across agency and client projects.
VP, Design Director at ConcentricHX
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Directed cross-functional design teams and set the creative strategy for the agency. Led brand, product, and UX initiatives, aligning design work with business objectives and client expectations. Partnered with leadership and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable design solutions, shaping pitches, proposals, and client engagements. Drove process improvements, mentored designers and art directors, and fostered a collaborative, high-performance studio culture focused on delivering impactful, user-centered results.
Design Lead at Digital Health
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Led design efforts across digital health projects, establishing user-centered design practices and collaborating with product and engineering teams to deliver intuitive interfaces. Created original visual assets, style guides, and interaction patterns that improved usability and brand consistency. Mentored junior designers and contributed to building a strong design culture within the organization, while ensuring projects met quality, schedule, and scope goals.

Education

at Pratt Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment