about

I help teams build brands through clear thinking, strong direction, and purposeful design.

. Experience

16+ years

. Location

Colorado (MST)

. Hire

Available

( Design Philosophy )

I believe design should be clear, useful, and grounded in real decisions. I look for the simple truth in a problem, then build from there. My focus is on work that feels honest, communicates fast, and gives teams a path they can trust.

. Backstory

I grew up in Michigan and found design early. I didn’t know what a brand was yet, but I knew how certain things made me feel and wanted to learn how to shape that. I started with pencil sketches, took a few classes, and picked up small projects for friends, which led to my first agency job. Since then I’ve worked as a designer, art director, and creative director across in-house teams and agencies. Through that work I learned that a brand is more than a mark. It’s knowing the user, asking better questions, and building clear stories that support the business.

I enjoy digging into behavior, studying the market, and helping a team find the simple path through a problem. Outside of work I spend most of my time outdoors, from hunting and fishing to snowmobiling and enduro mountain biking. People tell me I’m steady, honest, and easy to work with, and I try to bring that to every project. I want my next chapter to focus on leading a team, teaching, and helping a brand grow with clear creative direction.

. Work Experience

2017 — Now

Ember Design

Creative Director / Owner

Run a boutique studio building brand identities and directing creative work for clients across many industries.

2017 — Now

Ember Design

Creative Director / Owner

Run a boutique studio building brand identities and directing creative work for clients across many industries.

2017 — Now

Ember Design

Creative Director / Owner

Run a boutique studio building brand identities and directing creative work for clients across many industries.

2017 — Now

Ember Design

Creative Director / Owner

Run a boutique studio building brand identities and directing creative work for clients across many industries.

2023 — Now

Signal Factory

Senior Art Dirctor

Lead creative across key clients, guiding visual direction and clear design decisions that support business goals.

2023 — Now

Signal Factory

Senior Art Dirctor

Lead creative across key clients, guiding visual direction and clear design decisions that support business goals.

2023 — Now

Signal Factory

Senior Art Dirctor

Lead creative across key clients, guiding visual direction and clear design decisions that support business goals.

2023 — Now

Signal Factory

Senior Art Dirctor

Lead creative across key clients, guiding visual direction and clear design decisions that support business goals.

2020— 2025

Essential Remodeling

Sr. Creative Director

Directed brand identity, creative work, and marketing for a luxury remodeling company.

2020— 2025

Essential Remodeling

Sr. Creative Director

Directed brand identity, creative work, and marketing for a luxury remodeling company.

2020— 2025

Essential Remodeling

Sr. Creative Director

Directed brand identity, creative work, and marketing for a luxury remodeling company.

2020— 2025

Essential Remodeling

Sr. Creative Director

Directed brand identity, creative work, and marketing for a luxury remodeling company.

2015 — 2017

Terrain Collective

Art/Creative Director

Managed designers and guided branding, digital, and campaign projects from early concepts through final delivery.

2015 — 2017

Terrain Collective

Art/Creative Director

Managed designers and guided branding, digital, and campaign projects from early concepts through final delivery.

2015 — 2017

Terrain Collective

Art/Creative Director

Managed designers and guided branding, digital, and campaign projects from early concepts through final delivery.

2015 — 2017

Terrain Collective

Art/Creative Director

Managed designers and guided branding, digital, and campaign projects from early concepts through final delivery.

2012 — 2015

Thule Group

Designer

Executed global campaign visuals and packaging design, keeping the brand consistent across print, retail, and digital.

2012 — 2015

Thule Group

Designer

Executed global campaign visuals and packaging design, keeping the brand consistent across print, retail, and digital.

2012 — 2015

Thule Group

Designer

Executed global campaign visuals and packaging design, keeping the brand consistent across print, retail, and digital.

2012 — 2015

Thule Group

Designer

Executed global campaign visuals and packaging design, keeping the brand consistent across print, retail, and digital.

2009 — 2012

Media Advantage

Designer

Built early creative skills across web, print, photo, and video in a fast-moving agency setting.

2009 — 2012

Media Advantage

Designer

Built early creative skills across web, print, photo, and video in a fast-moving agency setting.

2009 — 2012

Media Advantage

Designer

Built early creative skills across web, print, photo, and video in a fast-moving agency setting.

2009 — 2012

Media Advantage

Designer

Built early creative skills across web, print, photo, and video in a fast-moving agency setting.

. Say Hello

I’m open to new opportunities and collaborations. Email me if you’d like to connect.

. Say Hello

I’m open to new opportunities and collaborations. Email me if you’d like to connect.

. Say Hello

I’m open to new opportunities and collaborations. Email me if you’d like to connect.

. Say Hello

I’m open to new opportunities and collaborations. Email me if you’d like to connect.

Founder of The Creative Club / Founder of Ember Design

Founder of The Creative Club
Founder of Ember Design

Founder of The Creative Club / Founder of Ember Design

Founder of The Creative Club / Founder of Ember Design