I’m an independent Creative Director + Designer with over 15 years of practical experience. Across those years, Ive been fortunate to have worked with brands like Apple, Google, Beats, Fila, Alo, Nixon, Volcom, Red Bull, etc. etc. In general, my approach to creative work is to synthesize more unique brand/art directions with thoughtful strategy.
While I’ve spent a long time in the design world, I’ve also pursued a path in which I've remained hands-on throughout. I've had extensive experience managing creative teams to award winning results, but I've retained a presence in the work. I spend much of my spare time exploring and refining my own craft as a means to keep progressing as an individual, and importantly to understand how to best lead a team with relevant experience.
While the majority of my previous work is in the interactive marketing and e-comm spaces, I'm currently prioritizing branding opportunities– both as a freelance resource, or as a brand partner. My experience and interests also go far broader into tangential fields, and I'm constantly exploring new forms/mediums of creative output as different needs arise. Some of my more recent explorations include video production (grading + editing), music production, type design, 3D modeling, etc.– so I readily welcome a challenge.
Below is the career path I've taken to this point:
[ jW.S ]
Creative DIrector + Designer
mar '19 – Current
[ CTHDRL ]
Creative DIrector
Jan '25 – July '25
[ BASIC ]
Design Director
JUL '16 – mar '19
[ Apple ]
Art Director
apr '15– jun '16
[ BASIC ]
Design Lead
Jan '14 – Mar '15
[ Fantasy ]
Senior Designer
mar 13 – mar '15
[ Cuker Interactive ]
Art Director
may '12 – feb '13
[ LEVEL, Digitaria ]
Senior Designer
apr '11 – May '12
[ LEVEL Studio ]
Designer
Sept '08 — Apr '11
[ Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ]
BA of Art & Design
Grad 2010