👋 Hi, I’m Sean and I am a UX Designer with 20+ years experience in print, motion, and web design. Highly motivated, creative, and versatile. Especially skilled in creating and directing corporate and new business design strategy. Accomplished at negotiating specific client requirements with innovative design solutions utilizing the latest research and testing techniques.

UX Principal of Design

The Home Depot (Aug. 2011 – Present)

• Lead UX Designer for the largest home improvement retailer.

• Supported the design of the first large-scale “Buy Online, Pickup In Store” experience.

• Overcame agile challenges to construct a best-in-class search and browse retail experience.

• Helped to create alignment amongst Business, Product, and Engineering teams.

• Led redesign efforts and worked across all teams to launch HomeDepot.com 2.0

• Managed the build, patterns, and content of the first fully functional online Design System.

• Led the design of Home Depot’s first fully integrated Online Pro experience.

• Work closely with the industries top talent in Research, Analytics, and, Software Engineering.

Creative Director

Solutions 4ink (Jan. 2011 – Feb. 2014)

Specialized in building corporate identities. My responsibilities included; brainstorming, mocking up design ideas, presenting ideas to clients, meeting with clients, projecting budgets and schedules, and adjusting designs to fit the clients needs or taste. Partnering with others, such as printers, programmers, developers and other technicians, to complete the final product.

Designer & Accessibility Specialist

Danya International (Jan. 2009 – Jan. 2011)

Responsible for design and development of responsive websites, interactive media, logos, publications, press kits, motion graphics, PowerPoint presentations, and exhibits. Ensured that all electronic products met accessibility standards required in sections 504 and 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Stop Motion Animator

Primal Screen (Jan. 2008 – Jan. 2009)

Created animations for PBS Kids cartoon caricatures using special effects masking techniques in After Effects. And created logo design and illustrations for PBS Kids interactive website.

Web Design Manager

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Dec. 2007– Oct. 2008)

Designed and developed the Creative Services portfolio site. Ensured that the site met accessibility standards required in sections 504 and 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Graphic Design Manager

LowCo Advertising and Design (Jan. 2007– Jan. 2008)

Responsible for public relations materials, from concept design to production of identities, catalogs, promotions, signage and websites.

Senior Designer

Hitachi Power Tools (Jul. 2004 – Jan. 2007)

Responsible for overseeing print, environmental, and digital marketing materials, including the design and execution of packaging, POS materials, catalogs, trade show exhibits, videos, and the website.

Graphic Designer & Illustrator - Luckyfish Studios (Jan. 2004 – Jun. 2004)

Web Designer - Spunlogic (Aug. 2003 – Dec. 2003)

Creative Artist - Carters Inc. (Sep. 2002 – May 2007)

3D Animator & Illustrator - Amerind Inc. (May 2000 – Aug. 2001)

Savannah College of Art and Design

Graphic Design (2001 – 2004)

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree

Pensacola State College

Graphic Design & Multimedia Technology (1996 – 2000)

Associate of Arts Degree