J F GrossenHe/Him

About Me

I'm a seasoned creative leader in design with deep experience in digital product development. I’ve led creative teams in both global design consultancies and in-house in the US, UK and European markets. I’ve driven new business, developed partnerships and inspired cross-functional teams to deliver on creative solutions for large-scale projects in consumer and B2B software, spaces and services. I've launched products in the market for top brands - GE, AT&T, Shell, IKEA, VW and dozens of others across industries. Most recently I’ve worked as VP of Design at HERE Technologies in Berlin and Global Executive Creative Director on the IKEA account for frog design. For the past 20+ years, I’ve been a hands-on contributor to the vision, delivery and launch of products and services in mobility, finance, energy, commerce and healthcare. I've taken pride in building the teams, tools and workflows to enable designers, developers and data scientists to create great experiences. I have a strong interest in technologies which enhance the everyday for the built environment focusing on ways of working, learning and retailing experiences. I’m passionate about creating the relationships which inspire and grow individuals into leaders and ideas into reality.

My Skills

• Art Direction
• Graphic Design
• Typography
• User Experience
• User Research

My Career

• Founder, Head of Emerging Digital Experiences JourneyFebruary 2022
  Current
• Design Strategist + Customer Experience Leader Sugarcoma Studios, LLCApril 2021 -
• Global VP of Design HERE Technologies · Full-timeJuly 2017 - April 2021
• Design Strategy Consultant / Executive Creative Director Method · ContractJanuary 2017 - July 2017
• Executive Creative Director, Major Accountsfrog September 2013 - December 2016

My Education

• UrbanGlass Neon Art Makers IntensiveGraduated 2010
• Ohio University Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design; Animation and Video Production

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