Biography
Chad is an accomplished designer with experience spanning brand development, graphic design, user experience and interaction design, product design, and film and television production.
Highlights include:
• Working as a production designer on an Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy show
• Four years of UI design with Microsoft, including on the original multi-touch Surface device
• Brought interactive experiences to life for some of Xbox’s most popular games, including Call of Duty and Halo Reach
• Led product design of the celebrated iOS photography app, Filmborn, which was featured by Apple four times
• Recognized as a tastemaker and design expert on Pinterest, appearing on many must-follow lists by Mashable, Complex, CreativeBlog, and Details Magazine
Seattle, WA
Member since Aug 2011
Skills
Top Specialties
Brand / Graphic Design 9+ years
UI / Visual Design 9+ years
Product Design 9+ years
Work History
Creative Director at Mastin Labs 2016–2020
Art Director at Chad Syme 2014–2016
Art Director at Score and Ten 2012–2014
UI and Visual Designer at Microsoft | Xbox 2010–2012
Principal Designer at Microsoft 2009–2010
UI Designer at Microsoft | Surface 2007–2009
Founder at Zipper Design 2002–2007
Art Director at KIRO 7 Television (CBS) 2000–2001
Production Designer at KING 5 Television (NBC) 1996–1999
Seeking
Full-time opportunities
