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Hi, I’m Scott Gieske, a Design Director and Artist with a track record of shaping high-impact digital products and brand experiences. I blend creative instincts with strategic thinking to translate business goals into visually compelling solutions, leading cross-functional teams and optimizing user-centered design strategies to drive engagement and growth.
I enjoy collaborating with clients and partners across tech, consumer goods, and the creative arts to deliver print and digital experiences that are both beautiful and effective. From concept through execution, I focus on clarity, usability, and measurable impact, while nurturing a culture of curiosity and growth.
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Work Experience
Creative Director / Art Director at Scott Gieske Design
December 1, 2021 - PresentProvide creative direction and comprehensive design services for a diverse client portfolio, including America’s Test Kitchen, Just Chill Beverages, LiveVox, Open Matters, Philips Design, and Precision Optics Corporation. Collaborate with Client Executives, Account Directors, and Project Managers to estimate project scope, allocate resources, and oversee execution. Cultivate and maintain strong client and partner relationships, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and creative vision.
Senior Manager of User Experience at The Boston Consulting Group
December 1, 2021 - July 29, 2025Managed UX services for BCG’s Product Engineering Group, overseeing the design and development of innovative digital solutions. Led UX design strategy for enterprise applications, ensuring intuitive, modern, and brand-aligned user experiences. Partnered with the UX Center of Excellence to assess and allocate UX capacity for current and future initiatives within BCG’s Global Services Group. Championed a user-centered design approach, optimizing solutions to enhance usability, engagement, and overall user satisfaction.
Digital Creative Lead / Freelance Consultant at Philips
March 1, 2016 - July 29, 2025Collaborated with creative leadership to develop concepts and execute visual designs for the corporate website and tradeshow booth.
Creative Director at TIAA-CREF
June 1, 2015 - July 29, 2025Partnered with brand and marketing teams to redefine TIAA-CREF’s digital brand identity and user experience. Served as a key member of the UX Senior Leadership team, driving innovation and strategic vision. Fostered collaboration between leadership and corporate partners to enhance communication, innovation, and strategic alignment. Managed multiple creative teams across Boston, Charlotte, and New York, including UX designers, art directors, and visual designers. Provided daily creative direction and oversight for concept development and visual design execution. Led the creative vision for a suite of digital products serving individual investors, retirement plan administrators, and corporate associates. Spearheaded the adaptation of corporate brand standards across all digital platforms. Set performance expectations and conducted regular evaluations to support team growth and foster excellence.
Associate Creative Director at SapientNitro
March 1, 2013 - July 29, 2025Creative Lead for high-profile clients, including ALZ Forum, Cigna, The Hartford Funds, Mohegan Sun Casino, PerkinElmer, and Philips Healthcare. Managed multidisciplinary teams, including information architects, UX designers, art directors, visual designers, copywriters, and content strategists. Partnered with Client Executives and Program Managers to staff, estimate, and manage project execution. Cultivated and maintained relationships with 20+ high-profile clients, driving retention and long-term collaboration. Conceptualized, designed, and presented creative deliverables such as competitive analyses, pitch decks, design comps, and interactive demos to communicate design solutions effectively to key stakeholders. Drove user-centered design strategies within complex project environments, ensuring intuitive and engaging digital experiences. Mentored and motivated team members, fostering a collaborative culture that maximized creativity, efficiency, and innovation.
Associate Creative Director at Digitas
June 1, 2008 - July 29, 2025Led creative direction for major brands, including AARP, AT&T, General Electric, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), Sara Lee, and Staples. Developed and executed creative strategies aligned with brand guidelines, audience insights, and business objectives. Partnered with Account Directors and Project Managers to estimate, staff, and manage projects. Conducted research, developed concepts, and designed compelling creative deliverables to effectively present design solutions to clients. Provided mentorship and leadership, inspiring teams to push creative boundaries and perform at their highest level.
Creative Director / Art Director at Scott Gieske Design
December 1, 2021 - PresentProvide creative direction and comprehensive design services for diverse clients including America's Test Kitchen, Just Chill Beverages, LiveVox, Open Matters, Philips Design, and Precision Optics Corporation. Collaborate with executives and project managers to estimate project scope, allocate resources, and oversee execution. Cultivate and maintain strong client and partner relationships aligned with strategic business goals and creative vision.
Senior Manager of User Experience at The Boston Consulting Group
December 31, 2021 - July 29, 2025Managed UX services for BCG’s Product Engineering Group, focusing on the design and development of innovative digital solutions. Led UX design strategy for enterprise applications ensuring intuitive, modern, and brand-aligned user experiences. Partnered with the UX Center of Excellence to allocate UX capacity across initiatives. Championed user-centered design to enhance usability, engagement, and user satisfaction.
Digital Creative Lead / Freelance Consultant at Philips
March 31, 2016 - July 29, 2025Collaborated with creative leadership to develop concepts and execute visual designs for the corporate website and tradeshow booth.
Creative Director at TIAA-CREF
June 30, 2015 - July 29, 2025Partnered with brand and marketing teams to redefine the digital brand identity and user experience. Served on the UX Senior Leadership team driving innovation and strategic vision. Managed multiple creative teams across several cities and provided daily creative direction and oversight. Led the creative vision for digital products serving investors, retirement plan administrators, and corporate associates. Adapted corporate brand standards across digital platforms and set performance expectations to foster team growth.
Associate Creative Director at SapientNitro
March 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025Creative lead for clients including ALZ Forum, Cigna, The Hartford Funds, Mohegan Sun Casino, PerkinElmer, and Philips Healthcare. Managed multidisciplinary teams and partnered with client executives and program managers to staff and execute projects. Cultivated client relationships to drive retention and long-term collaboration. Presented creative deliverables and drove user-centered design strategies in complex projects. Mentored team members fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
Associate Creative Director at Digitas
June 30, 2008 - July 29, 2025Led creative direction for major brands including AARP, AT&T, General Electric, IHG, Sara Lee, and Staples. Developed and executed creative strategies aligned with brand guidelines and business objectives. Partnered with account teams to manage project execution and mentored teams to push creative boundaries.
Creative Director / Art Director at Scott Gieske Design
December 1, 2021 - PresentProvide creative direction and comprehensive design services for a diverse client portfolio, including America’s Test Kitchen, Just Chill Beverages, LiveVox, Open Matters, Philips Design, and Precision Optics Corporation. Collaborate with Client Executives, Account Directors, and Project Managers to estimate project scope, allocate resources, and oversee execution. Cultivate and maintain strong client and partner relationships, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and creative vision.
Senior Manager of User Experience at The Boston Consulting Group
December 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025Managed UX services for BCG’s Product Engineering Group, overseeing the design and development of innovative digital solutions. Led UX design strategy for enterprise applications, ensuring intuitive, modern, and brand-aligned user experiences. Partnered with the UX Center of Excellence to assess and allocate UX capacity for current and future initiatives within BCG’s Global Services Group.
Digital Creative Lead / Freelance Consultant at Philips
March 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025Collaborated with creative leadership to develop concepts and execute visual designs for the corporate website and tradeshow booth.
Creative Director at TIAA-CREF
June 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025Partnered with brand and marketing teams to redefine corporate digital brand identity and user experience. Served as a key member of the UX Senior Leadership team, driving innovation and strategic vision. Managed multiple creative teams across Boston, Charlotte, and New York, including UX designers, art directors, and visual designers. Led the creative vision for a suite of digital products serving individual investors, retirement plan administrators, and corporate associates. Spearheaded the adaptation of corporate brand standards across all digital platforms. Set performance expectations and conducted regular evaluations to support team growth and excellence.
Associate Creative Director at SapientNitro
March 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025Creative Lead for high-profile clients, including ALZ Forum, Cigna, The Hartford Funds, Mohegan Sun Casino, PerkinElmer, and Philips Healthcare. Managed multidisciplinary teams, including information architects, UX designers, art directors, visual designers, copywriters, and content strategists. Partnered with Client Executives and Program Managers to staff, estimate, and manage project execution. Cultivated and maintained relationships with 20+ high-profile clients, driving retention and long-term collaboration. Conceptualized, designed, and presented creative deliverables such as competitive analyses, pitch decks, design comps, and interactive demos to communicate design solutions effectively to key stakeholders. Drove user-centered design strategies within complex project environments, ensuring intuitive and engaging digital experiences. Mentored and motivated team members, fostering a collaborative culture that maximized creativity, efficiency, and innovation.
Associate Creative Director at Digitas
June 1, 2008 - October 8, 2025Led creative direction for major brands, including AARP, AT&T, General Electric, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), Sara Lee, and Staples. Developed and executed creative strategies aligned with brand guidelines, audience insights, and business objectives. Partnered with Account Directors and Project Managers to estimate, staff, and manage projects. Conducted research, developed concepts, and designed compelling creative deliverables to effectively present design solutions to clients. Provided mentorship and leadership, inspiring teams to push creative boundaries and perform at their highest level.
Creative Director / Art Director at Scott Gieske Design
December 1, 2021 - PresentProvide creative direction and comprehensive design services for a diverse client portfolio, including America’s Test Kitchen, Just Chill Beverages, LiveVox, Open Matters, Philips Design, and Precision Optics Corporation. Collaborate with Client Executives, Account Directors, and Project Managers to estimate project scope, allocate resources, and oversee execution. Cultivate and maintain strong client and partner relationships, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and creative vision.
Senior Manager of User Experience at The Boston Consulting Group
December 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025Managed UX services for BCG’s Product Engineering Group, overseeing the design and development of innovative digital solutions. Led UX design strategy for enterprise applications, ensuring intuitive, modern, and brand-aligned user experiences. Partnered with the UX Center of Excellence to assess and allocate UX capacity for current and future initiatives within BCG’s Global Services Group. Championed a user-centered design approach, optimizing solutions to enhance usability, engagement, and overall user satisfaction.
Digital Creative Lead / Freelance Consultant at Philips
March 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025Collaborated with creative leadership to develop concepts and execute visual designs for the corporate website and tradeshow booth.
Creative Director at TIAA-CREF
June 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025Partnered with brand and marketing teams to redefine corporate digital brand identity and user experience. Served as a key member of the UX Senior Leadership team, driving innovation and strategic vision. Fostered collaboration between leadership and corporate partners to enhance communication, innovation, and strategic alignment. Managed multiple creative teams across Boston, Charlotte, and New York, including UX designers, art directors, and visual designers. Provided daily creative direction and oversight for concept development and visual design execution. Led the creative vision for a suite of digital products serving individual investors, retirement plan administrators, and corporate associates. Spearheaded the adaptation of corporate brand standards across all digital platforms. Set performance expectations and conducted regular evaluations to support team growth and excellence.
Associate Creative Director at SapientNitro
March 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025Creative Lead for high-profile clients, including ALZ Forum, Cigna, The Hartford Funds, Mohegan Sun Casino, PerkinElmer, and Philips Healthcare. Managed multidisciplinary teams, including information architects, UX designers, art directors, visual designers, copywriters, and content strategists. Partnered with Client Executives and Program Managers to staff, estimate, and manage project execution. Cultivated and maintained relationships with 20+ high-profile clients, driving retention and long-term collaboration. Conceptualized, designed, and presented creative deliverables such as competitive analyses, pitch decks, design comps, and interactive demos to communicate design solutions effectively to key stakeholders. Drove user-centered design strategies within complex project environments, ensuring intuitive and engaging digital experiences. Mentored and motivated team members, fostering a collaborative culture that maximized creativity, efficiency, and innovation.
Associate Creative Director at Digitas
June 1, 2008 - October 8, 2025Led creative direction for major brands, including AARP, AT&T, General Electric, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), Sara Lee, and Staples. Developed and executed creative strategies aligned with brand guidelines, audience insights, and business objectives. Partnered with Account Directors and Project Managers to estimate, staff, and manage projects. Conducted research, developed concepts, and designed compelling creative deliverables to effectively present design solutions to clients. Provided mentorship and leadership, inspiring teams to push creative boundaries and perform at their highest level.
Education
Bachelor of Science at University of Cincinnati • College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP)
January 1, 0001 - December 31, 0001Bachelor of Science at University of Cincinnati • College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP)
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994Bachelor of Science in Communication Design at University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Bachelor of Science at University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Healthcare
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