With over a decade in the creative space, I have led an array of tentpole creative projects for the biggest names in gaming, like Riot Games, Psyonix, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Activision Blizzard, and Konami. As a dedicated director, I specialize in defining visual identities, ensuring consistent quality from inception to launch, and creating memorable experiences on broadcast, in-game, and in real life. I am on the hunt to join a fun and ambitious team, where I can contribute my skills to mission-focused, collaborative environments.

Employment

Creative Director at Wisdom Gaming  |  Oct 2019 - Feb 2024 

  • Designed and participated in the creation of over 100 shows and events

    • Managed both remote and in-person broadcasts

    • Worked with a variety of clients, including Riot Games, Psyonix, Activision Blizzard,
      and Odyssey Games 

  • Specialized in diverse genres, encompassing fighting games (Fight Night Lights Out), auto-chess (TeamFight Tactics), card games (Legends of Runeterra), and MOBAs (Wild Rift) 

  • Oversaw the entirety of creative and its team, encompassing design, animation,
    video, and broadcast integration

  • Implemented rigorous deadlines through effective management skills, balancing advocacy for team members and recognizing the impact of personal life challenges

Graphic Designer at Game Informer Magazine  |  May 2013 - Aug 2019

  • Designed the website update that, at its core, is still used to this day

  • Led the formatting efforts for the majority of creative templates

  • Revamped magazine layout to align with the then-new mobile application interface

  • Required strict time management due to being a monthly publication

  • Honed my technical skills and caught errors with ease through repeating actions associated with editorial design

  • Cultivated proficiency in delivering and receiving constructive feedback, emphasizing objectivity over emotional reactions

Head of Design at The Afternoon Company  |  Apr 2012 - May 2013

  • Ranged from design lead on bands’ tour design to creating apparel for bands and local
    Twin Cities companies


Freelance  |  Sept 2011 - Oct 2020

  • Worked with professional esports org, HeroesHearth based in Heroes of the Storm

  • Conceptualized and designed a variety of items, including jerseys, apparel, broadcast assets, and website UI

  • Executed various freelance projects, including collaboration with bands to design album covers, such as the band Bad Bad Hats

Education

Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD)
Bachelor Fine Arts, Graphic Design 2008 - 2012

During my college education I took a jump to study art and design in Japan. One of the requirements was to understand Japanese at an intermediate level as OUA did not cater strictly to English speakers.

Osaka University of Arts (OUA)
Exchange Student, Graphic Design 2011

Macalester College
Intermediate Japanese 2010

University of Minnesota (UofM)
Japanese 101 Summer 2010

Career Highlights

  • Six plus years of layout design in both print and digital formats for a highly circulated magazine - Game Informer.

  • Designed and participated in the creation of 100+ shows and events during my time at Wisdom Gaming.

  • Since early 2021 I have been the primary designer on broadcasts for one of Riot Game’s IPs esports in North America - Teamfight Tactics

  • Had the pleasure of creating a cover design for Game Informer, a magazine that has a 7MM+ circulation.

Skills

  • Layout design in both
    print and digital application

  • Creative direction 

  • Style and brand guides

  • Brand implementation 

  • Typography

  • Broadcast design

  • Marketing & publishing design

  • UI/UX

  • Adaptable & resourceful 

  • Team and individual management 

  • Team strategy

  • Organizational skill

  • Point precision quality control

  • Professional communication

Programs

  • Adobe Suite: Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator,
    After Effects and Premiere Pro

  • Office 365: Primarily Word
    and Powerpoint

  • Figma: Primarily for front-end design

  • Management structuring in Asana and communication reinforcement through Slack and Discord

  • Direct and advise capable programs: SingularLIVE, Xpression, VMix, OBS. 

contact me

Want to work together or just have some questions? Please feel free to reach out and I will get back to you as soon as I can!