The Details. 

Work Experience

Sonos
sr. Ux manager
2019-2024

I lead a team of designers focused on creating a world class setup and configuration experience for Sonos products. We work at the intersection of software, hardware and technology across product categories. I’m also responsible for leading Hardware UX for our home audio products with a focus on Home Theater design and integration.

Fell Swoop
Digital design director
2018-2019

Lead and directed a team of designers to creating websites, focused on lead generation and eCommerce, for a roster of world class clients. Engaged in all aspects of design, from discovery and requirement development, to IA and wireframes, to prototype testing, through visual design, and final delivery

THE HILT
creative director
2013-2018

Established a brand and creative strategy practice for parent company, Strategies 360. Services include brand strategy, graphic and visual design, digital marketing, web and product design, UX, testing and research. Experienced great success and growing the team from four to nearly 40 in the span of 5 years. The Hilt digs deep – using strategic insight and research to inform creative, enabling clients to put “why” before the “what”, enabling us to connect to the strategy and deliver story driven creative, campaigns and digital products.

PYRAMID COMMUNICATIONS
design director
2006-2013

At Pyramid I lead the creative team including designers, UX design and front end developers. Managing the day-to-day, I was responsible for the quality of our deliverables, the team and financials. I provided design and art direction on campaigns, brand development, collateral materials and websites in collaboration with strategists and editorial directors.

J.Logan Design
Designer - art director
2000-2006

Responsible for developing brands through visual identity, packaging and marketing materials for companies such as Chef'n, Davinci Gourmet, SnapWare, Oregon Chai and more. Designed and developed websites and other collateral and marketing materials. Developed products and brands for the Hydrologie bath brand including product sketches, solid works prototypes, packaging and marketing materials. Advanced from graphic design intern to art director in my tenure.

Education & Honors

Art Institute of Seattle, AAA – Graphic Design

Studied visual communications. Active on the student board of advisors as an advocate for students. Participated in student studio and sought internships. Freelanced and started a small digital design firm called Evolv New Media. Deans's List, Honors Graduate.

other / ongoing

TLC Leadership Training, SVC Seattle, Creative Mornings, Mentor Mornings, General Assembly & the Internet... 

Honors and awards

AMA Awards: AK 18 / Best AR, BBNC Corp.
AMA Awards: AK 18 / Best AR (Runner Up), Koniag Inc.
AMA Awards: AK 18 / Best newsletter , Costal Villages
Emmy Nomination / Promotional Campaign, Seattle Channel
AMA Awards: AK 17 / Best Corporate Website, BBNC Corp.
AMA Awards: Alaska 15 / Best Marketing Campaign 2015
National Museum Awards / Best Marketing Campaign, Anchorage Museum
Deans List Honors Graduate / AIS