I am a Design Leader.
I shape experiences
bysetting direction, staying hands-on, guiding teams, driving outcomes
My Philosophy
As a visionary leader, I'm passionate about...
Empowerment
Collaboration
goals through partnership.
Growth
Excellence
world-class user experiences.
People
My top priority is ensuring my team feels fulfilled and empowered in their work. I establish a structure that fosters ownership, where everyone leads and is accountable for their areas.
I bring extensive experience hiring and leading diverse, talented teams across design, creative, research, and content, spanning the US, UK, Australia, and Japan.
My goals:
- Champion transparency, clear communication, and purposeful direction
- Support my team in achieving their professional and personal goals
- Recognize and nurture growth, motivation, and aspirations.
- Hire and retain top talent, aligning individuals with projects that advance their career paths
Product
I define a holistic vision that ensures end-to-end touchpoints are considered across the experience and brand (online and offline), so customers can act with ease and confidence.
I help craft business goals with cross-functional leaders in product, marketing, business development, and engineering, and oversee design efforts from concept to launch.
My priorities:
- Ensure excellence and a cohesive brand identity across all touchpoints.
- Lead, advocate for, and drive high-impact design initiatives.
- Define the northstar roadmap and inspire cross-team alignment.
- Identify strategic opportunities to leverage AI effectively.
Process
I turn strategy into clear direction, and direction into outcomes. I create the alignment, clarity, and momentum a team needs to do its best work, building the right things well.
I lead through collaboration and guidance, partnering with product, engineering, and business to deliver work that drives real impact, from first idea to launch.
My approach:
- Translate strategy into clear direction the whole team can move on.
- Align design, product, and engineering early, so we build the right thing together.
- Elevate the work through feedback and mentorship, raising the quality bar.
- Ground decisions in research, and measure success by the impact we create.
Projects
Mercari Global Branding
Taste. Quarterly
eBay Collection
