About Me

I’m Philippe.
I turn complex challenges into clear results.

For 15+ years I’ve helped brands grow with work that feels true and performs in the market. I don’t just direct. I design, prototype and ship. I bring craft, structure and smart workflows that keep teams sharp and brands consistent.

What I bring

  • Structure that makes complexity simple
  • Creative from first sketch to live launch
  • AI workflows that speed delivery without losing quality
  • Experience with brands like Marvel, Ford, Blizzard, Sephora and more
  • Leadership that builds motivated, confident teams
  • The ability to connect design, dev, marketing and sales in one flow
  • Work that holds up and drives long-term growth

When the challenge is real and the work matters, I’m all in.

Creative & Brand Leadership

  • Brand identity & storytelling
  • Campaign strategy and concept development
  • Product Lifecycle, Design & Packaging
  • Art direction across digital, print, brand activations, and video

Design Systems & Scalable Frameworks

  • UX/UI Systems & User Experience
  • Design Systems & Component Libraries
  • Optimized design and asset creation through automation and AI tools
  • Build scalable design systems and content workflows

Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment

  • Leading creative teams and mentoring talent
  • Strengthen alignment across marketing, sales, development, and operations
  • Presenting and selling work to stakeholders
  • Managing licensed IP and complex production pipelines
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, XD)
  • Figma, Framer, WordPress, Shopify, Blender, Notion, Airtable, Miro & Lucid Boards, ClickUp & Asana
  • AI tools (content generation, workflow automation), ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, Nano Banana and other leading image and video generation tools
  • AI workflow, model fine-tuning, RAG implementation

Head of Design & Content

Cinco (2023–2025)

Recruited to rebuild the creative department post-pandemic and lead all facets of content creation and user experience. Directed brand activation design, print and digital assets, AV content, and immersive VR/AR experiences, while co-developing a proprietary AI-powered experiential platform. Managed creative and development budgets.

Creative Director

Hayabusa (2016–2023)

Hired to lead end-to-end product cycles from concept and design through manufacturing, retail, eCommerce, and campaign execution, ensuring brand positioning and quality consistency across every stage. Managed a cross-functional team across marketing, sales, product, design, photography, and web.

Art Director

SteelSeries (2003–2015)

Recruited to lead and elevate product, packaging, and marketing creative across the brand. Served as the point person for key IP projects, facilitating leadership reviews to drive decisions, track progress, and ensure cross-functional visibility.

Outside of work, I like to make things with my hands. I design and craft leather goods, paint Warhammer miniatures, and lose myself in games with rich worlds. Creating has always been part of who I am. It keeps me focused, relaxed, and ready for the next challenge.

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