Hey there, I’m a designer who cares about creating beautiful experiences that help people.
I’m a product designer with 15+ years of experience working with mid-sized & Fortune 500 companies. I’m currently exploring new opportunities.
I take pride in my craft & enjoy mentoring designers early in their careers. I build strong cross-functional relationships and thrive in complex, ambiguous environments.
I approach design with a systems mindset & a focus on quality. From refining processes to perfecting details, I’ll collaborate & build something great with you.
I bring end-to-end product expertise from vision & strategy to discovery & delivery. I’ll collaborate with you to drive the highest impact possible.
I’m {tech_savvy}, and while (I ≠ engineer) { I can navigate ("/code") && speak (“fluent.dev”); } I built (this.site) from scratch.

Hey there, I’m a designer who cares about creating beautiful experiences that help people.

I’m a product designer with 15+ years of experience working with mid-sized and Fortune 500 companies. I’m currently exploring new opportunities.

I approach design with a systems mindset and a focus on quality. From refining processes to perfecting details, I’ll collaborate and build something great with you.

I’m {tech_savvy}, and while (I ≠ engineer) { I can navigate ("/code") && speak (“fluent.dev”); } I built (this.site) from scratch.

Case Studies

Role: Product Design Lead

ClaimsAgent

AI Assistant for Insurance Claims Management

Streamlined claims processing with AI, improving accuracy, efficiency, and communication.

Role: Product Design Lead

Georgia Power

AI Assistant Customer Service

Enhanced customer service with conversational AI, enabling seamless account management and reducing operational costs.

Role: Product Design Lead

Shift4

Restaurant Operations Managment App

Provides real-time sales and staff insights to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Role: Product Design Lead

FDA

Field Inspection App

Replaced outdated tools to optimize workflows, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in food inspections.

Role: Product Design Lead

ADP

Sales Performance Management App

Enabled sales teams to access critical data, make informed decisions, and strengthen client relationships.

Role: Product Design Lead

Springboard Retail

Restaurant Operations Management App

Streamlined workflows to enhance mobility, optimize store operations, and improve customer service from the sales floor.

Values
I lead with empathy, driving innovation through collaboration, problem-solving, & strategic leadership to create solutions that align with business goals.
Empathy

Is at the heart of everything I do. It shapes how I lead projects and design user experiences that feel intuitive and truly address user needs. I’m driven by creativity and resilience, and I strive to develop solutions that align with both user goals and business objectives.

Innovation

This is central to my approach, empowering clients to achieve sustained growth and resilience. Whether integrating emerging technologies or reimagining products to meet user needs, I leverage AI, data-driven insights, and strategic design to create solutions that address today’s challenges and anticipate those of tomorrow. By aligning innovation with business objectives, I deliver results that drive meaningful, lasting impact.

Leadership

My approach focuses on guiding and managing design and UX teams with clear direction, especially in digital transformation initiatives. I create an environment where each team member’s strengths are valued, fostering growth and aligning efforts to meet user needs and business goals. By embracing innovation, I empower my team to deliver results that drive long-term success.

Problem Solving

“I focus on identifying the core challenges that impact users and align with strategic objectives. My approach combines planning, design thinking, research, and collaboration to uncover insights and create forward-thinking solutions. By aligning each solution with user needs, I drive meaningful results that promote innovation and business growth.

Collaboration

Is essential to my approach, especially when working across design, engineering, and business teams. I prioritize open communication, trust, and alignment of diverse perspectives around shared goals. By building strong cross-functional relationships, I ensure that every project benefits from a cohesive, collaborative approach, resulting in solutions that meet both user expectations and organizational objectives.

Background

As a Principal Product with over 15 years of experience, I partner with companies across diverse industries, including energy, financial services, retail, technology, and media, to design SaaS and enterprise products for B2B and B2C markets. I lead and mentor design teams while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive new 0-to-1 product development from concept to launch, as well as enhancements to existing products. My approach integrates strategic planning, design thinking, research, and collaboration to uncover challenges and deliver innovative solutions that drive engagement, operational efficiency, and business growth.

Southern Company

Sr. Product Designer

2024

  • Led UX and design strategy for Southern Company’s customer-facing website and AI-powered chatbot, focusing on usability and innovation.
  • Directed a team to simplify complex workflows like bill payment and service requests, improving functionality for millions of users.
  • Integrated AI-driven support to handle common inquiries and collaborated cross-functionally to align design with business goals.

PwC

Sr. UX Designer

2022–2023

  • Led UX and design strategy at PwC for multiple 0-to-1 customer platforms, including financial dashboards and data visualization tools.
  • Designed an AI-powered Insurance Claims Management System that improved efficiency and reduced errors for claims adjusters.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to align design with business goals, enhancing usability through research, testing, and design system refinements.

Shift4

Principal Product Designer

2021–2022

  • Led UX and design strategy for four new 0-to-1 product solutions, including POS systems, CRM tools, restaurant management, and contactless payment platforms.
  • Directed a design team and applied data-driven insights to align user needs with business goals.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally and standardized design components to ensure a cohesive, scalable experience across platforms.

Grid (formerly Summit)

Lead Product Designer

2020–2021

  • Led UX and design strategy for a new 0-to-1 subscription-based news platform, delivering both native apps and responsive web experiences.
  • Directed a design team to enhance storytelling through interactive features and data visualization, boosting user engagement.
  • Partnered with editorial teams and built a scalable design system to ensure consistency and streamline collaboration.

Prudential Financial

Sr. UX Designer

2020

  • Led UX and design strategy for retirement planning products, creating intuitive financial dashboards and personalized content.
  • Conducted user research and testing to align product design with user needs and market trends.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally and refined the design system to ensure consistency and scalability across platforms.

Springboard Retail

Sr. UX Designer

2019–2020

  • Led UX and design strategy for a new 0-to-1 POS and CRM platform, optimizing retail workflows and boosting sales performance.
  • Designed iPad and iPhone apps to give sales associates real-time access to data and tools.
  • Conducted usability testing and built a scalable design system to ensure consistency across devices.

Adobe

Principal UX Architect

2016–2018

  • Led UX and design strategy for clients’ digital transformation projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
  • Directed and mentored a team of designers, fostering collaboration and driving execution across multiple initiatives.
  • Improved product usability through user research, journey mapping, prototyping, and usability testing in partnership with clients and developers.

Concentrix Tigerspike

Design Director

2010–2016

  • Led UX and design strategy for digital transformation projects, aligning solutions with business goals and user needs.
  • Directed and mentored a multidisciplinary design team, fostering innovation and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Enhanced usability and functionality through user research, testing, and iterative design in close partnership with clients and developers.
Endorsements

"He is great at sharing his energy and enthusiasm with others. He has a can-do attitude and is devoted to creating excellent work."

"He seems to immediately grasp the core of the problem presented to him, which allows him to creatively iterate on the exact solution required."

"Establishing genuine, trusting relationships with stakeholders that build confidence and always deliver above and beyond their expectations."

"From leading the growth of a design team to delivering products across various digital platforms, and being a trusted colleague, he consistently demonstrates excellence."

"Chad was one of the best colleagues I've worked with, and I still hold him up as an example—not just of a great co-worker, but of someone who truly excels at his craft. The work we did together far exceeds what I typically see from others in similar positions."

"I consider Chad one of the best teachers and mentors I’ve encountered in my career. He took me under his wing when I was a young designer and helped shape me into the successful UX professional I am today."

"His positive energy and ability to create world-class experiences are truly remarkable."

"Our team had great success, and I hope he knows how valuable and respected he was."

Contact

Let’s connect. Reach out anytime—let’s build what matters together.