Hey, I’m Eric

a creative director working across brand and product, designing stories and systems that amplify each other.

Twenty years across communication design, digital brand, marketing, and software. Munich‑based designer; known for calm leadership, high craft, and mentoring designers while aligning execs, product, and engineering.

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Select Clients

Northwestern Mutual

Trek Bicycles

Robert Half

AT&T

Harley Davidsson

Airstrip Technologies

Microsoft

Zeiss

DXC Technology

Walmart

Dell Computers

Apple

Skillset

  • Design direction & concept framing

  • Systems-led product design

  • Vision storytelling & speculative design

  • Experience strategy & facilitation

  • High-fidelity prototyping

  • Cross-disciplinary collaboration

  • Coaching & team mentorship

Roles

  • Creative Director // Munich, Germany // 2022—Present

    Design lead and mentor. Shapes strategic programs and pushes design quality in systems work and future-forward client initiatives. Helps define studio culture and operations in argo EU.

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    Associate Creative Director // Austin, Texas // 2019—2022

    Led product and brand initiatives across retail, fintech, and emerging tech. Directed distributed teams, framed early-stage opportunities, and served as a strategic client partner.

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    Principal Product Designer // Austin, Texas // 2014—2016, 2018—2019

    Supported and led cross-functional design work from pitch to execution.

  • Freelance Designer & Strategist // 2006–2016

    Worked with agencies, startups, and non-profits on digital experiences, campaigns, and product design.

  • Spredfast — Sr. Product Designer // 2012—2014

    Dialog Studio — Art Director // 2010—2012

    frog design — Visual Designer // 2008—2010

    Hanson Dodge — Designer // 2007—2008

    WhittmanHart — Digital Designer // 2006—2007

    Planet Propaganda — Digital Design Intern // 2006