Creative Lead—Design

Aaron is a hands-on creative leader specializing in innovative visual and interactive solutions.

Currently a Senior Visual Designer on the Google AR team, he leverages over 14 years of experience across studio, agency, and tech environments to craft engaging, impactful experiences.

Aaron is passionate about pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling, immersive design, and collaborative creativity. He has a proven track record of leading and collaborating with teams of designers, developers, and 3D artists to bring visually striking projects to life, ensuring that every element—from concept to execution—comes together seamlessly.

Reach out if you would like to chat ︎

︎ Experience (14+ yrs)

Senior Visual Designer at Google, August 2024 ︎︎︎ Current
Creative Director at Active Theory, March 2021 ︎︎︎ August 2024
Senior Art Director at AMP Agency, January 2019 ︎︎︎ March 2021
Senior Art Director at RED Agency, June 2015 ︎︎︎ January 2019
Graphic Designer at Plainjoe Studios, February 2011 ︎︎︎ June 2014

︎ Awards (22x)

The Webby Awards - 20 Years of Xbox Museum
AWWWARDS Site of the Day - Patreon
AWWWARDS Site of the Day - Search Through Time
AWWWARDS Site of the Day - 20 Years of Xbox Museum
AWWWARDS Site of the Day - Chrome Pit Crew
AWWWARDS Site of the Month - 20 Years of Xbox Museum
FWA of the Day - Patreon
FWA of the Day - Search Through Time
FWA of the Day - Muévelo con Pepsi
FWA of the Day - Squarespace 20th Anniversary
FWA of the Day - Chrome Pit Crew
FWA of the Day - Reliable Robotics
FWA of the Day - 20 Years of Xbox Museum
FWA of the Month - 20 Years of Xbox Museum
CSSDA Website of the Day - Patreon
CSSDA Website of the Day - Search Through Time
CSSDA Website of the Day - Muévelo con Pepsi
CSSDA Website of the Day - Squarespace 20th Anniversary
CSSDA Website of the Day - Chrome Pit Crew
CSSDA Website of the Day - Reliable Robotics
CSSDA Website of the Day - 20 Years of Xbox Museum
Communication Arts Web Picks - Virgin Galactic

︎ Select Brands

Spotify
Delta
WETA
Google Search
Google Chrome
Google News
Google Cloud
Google Events
Tripadvisor
Squarespace
Patreon
Pepsi
Microsoft
Xbox
Youtube
META
Disney
(...)

︎ Services

Project Oversight
Ideation/Concepting
Problem Solving
Creative Direction—Design
Visual Design
Design Leadership
Art Direction
Motion Design
UX/UI Design
Interaction Design
Metaverse Design
Thought Leadership
Pitching
Relationship Building
Collaboration
Personal Development
Mentorship
Career Growth

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