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Creative Direction for Established and Emerging Retail Brands

My work focuses on building and evolving brands that translate cultural insight into scalable product ecosystems. I define brand DNA, establish creative direction, and lead teams to deliver cohesive, commercially successful assortments across apparel and lifestyle categories.

I’ve led the creation of new brands from concept through national launch, repositioned legacy businesses, and developed creative frameworks that enable long-term growth across multiple seasons and categories.

This site presents selected projects that reflect my approach to creative leadership, brand building, and product direction.

TARGET

Building two Category Defining Kids Brands at Enterprise Scale

Cat & Jack + Art Class | Design Director

SHAUN WHITE FOR TARGET + MACYS

Translating a Global Athlete Identity into Scalable Retail Brand Platforms

Target Kids → WHT Space Menswear Launch at Macy’s | Creative Director

MAD ENGINE INC

Creative Direction Across a Multi-Brand Licensed and Private Label Portfolio

LRG, Neff, and Global Licensed Brands | Creative Consultant

QUIKSILVER FOR KOHLS

Translating an Iconic Action Sports Brand for Mass Retail — Tony Hawk at Kohl’s

Licensed Brand Design and Creative Direction | Quiksilver