Cosmo Scharf

About

With a degree from the University of Southern California, I have a strong foundation in design and technology. As the Founder & Product Designer at MovieBot, I developed an AI-powered 3D animation app with over 800k downloads and 120k active monthly users. My experience as a Freelance Brand Identity Designer and Co-Founder & VR Content Director at Mindshow honed my skills in brand identity, digital presence, and content creation. I also founded VRLA, transforming it into a premier immersive technology expo. My expertise spans UI design, user experience, and content curation, with a track record of successful product launches and business partnerships. I am passionate about leveraging technology to create engaging and innovative user experiences.

Experience

• Founder & Product Designer · MovieBot03-01-2023 – 10-01-2023

  Developed and popularized an AI-powered 3D animation app with over 800k downloads and 120k active monthly users. Led the end-to-end product design process: from UI design (Figma, Unity, Photoshop) to wireframing, user experience design, web, social media graphics, and branding. Rapidly enhanced the product, releasing 35 version updates in less than two years to optimize user engagement & retention. Executed extensive user testing, leveraging feedback from diverse demographics. Provided holistic support for product growth, encompassing business partnerships, community development, & fundraising initiatives.

• Freelance Brand Identity Designer · Freelance04-01-2020 – 08-01-2021

  Spearheaded the brand identity and digital presence for Vibrophile's landing page. Executed a rebrand for the Rise Sync micro-coaching program, elevating its market positioning.

• Co-Founder & VR Content Director · Mindshow09-01-2014 – 04-01-2020

  Innovated an immersive VR platform for user-generated 3D animated content with over 130k downloads. Supervised five pivotal website redesigns, bolstering brand consistency and user navigation. Directed content production, delivering a web series with over 3 million views. Curated and managed a robust network of content creators, achieving over 50 million views. Played an integral role in securing over $14 million in venture capital.

• Founder & Event Director · VRLA02-01-2014 – 12-01-2018

  Elevated a humble VR meetup to global acclaim as the premier immersive technology expo. Achieved exponential growth, expanding from 150 initial attendees to a 7,000+ audience. Fostered partnerships with tech industry leaders, including Google, Microsoft, and Meta. Managed design of all graphics and printed materials.

Education

• University of Southern California

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