Experience

Director of Design & Marketing

Synapse Virtual Production
2025 - Present

At Synapse, I lead the design and marketing efforts for a rapidly growing virtual production company operating at the intersection of creativity and technology. My work spans brand development, marketing strategy, campaign execution, PR initiatives, and design leadership. I manage internal and external communications, oversee design systems, and align our visual and strategic language across multiple platforms. Highlights include:

  • Driving marketing campaigns that positioned Synapse as a leader in the virtual production space.

  • Leading cross-functional collaboration between executives, engineers, and creative partners to refine brand voice and identity.

  • Expanding Synapse’s education partnerships and certification programs with universities and industry partners.

Art Director / Head of Digital Experiences

Optic Sky Productions
May 2018 - 2025

At Optic Sky, I advanced from Product Design Intern to Art Director, leading immersive and digital experience projects across AR, VR, and Virtual Production. I guided teams through design and execution phases, focusing on creating impactful and technically precise experiences. Notable contributions include:

  • Designing and leading award-winning XR projects for clients like LEGO, Joywave, and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

  • Managing client relationships while balancing design leadership with hands-on creative work.

  • Building foundational brand voice and visual systems across all channels.

Product Designer

Xerox Corporate
May 2017 - 2018

At Xerox, I designed and developed templated websites for small to medium-sized businesses, providing accessible digital solutions that competed with larger retailers—partnered with Xerox teams to explore new applications of industrial-level print technology while helping local companies modernize their digital presence.

Education

Rochester Institute of Technology

B.F.A. Graphic Design, 2018
Focus: Product Design and Motion Graphics

Awards

Gold AAF Award — TCM Fish Wall

Silver AAF ADDY Award (4) — Var. XR Projects

Focuses

Design & Marketing Leadership

Brand Strategy & Campaign Development

Project & Product Management

PR, Communications & Storytelling

Team Management & Mentorship

Client Relations & Business Development

Design Systems & Scalable Workflows

Figma / Sketch / Prototyping

Motion Graphics & Visual Identity

Creative Technology & Emerging Tools