Scott Theisen

About

With a Master of Fine Arts in Design and Visual Communications from the University of Arizona and dual Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees from the University of Iowa, this accomplished design professional has a robust educational foundation. Currently serving as a Creative Leader at Neol, they have a proven track record in leading creative projects and managing design teams. Previously, they were the Director of Experience Design at Scott Theisen Design Co, where they partnered with startups and Fortune 500 companies to lead experience, brand, and design strategy. Their tenure as Design Director at CFX Labs and Director of Product Design at Northern Trust Corporation highlights their expertise in implementing design systems and managing global teams. As Group Creative Director at Deloitte Digital, they launched a new UX design studio, significantly expanding its size and influence. Their career reflects a commitment to innovative design solutions and user-centric strategies.

Experience

• Director, Experience Design · Scott Theisen Design Co09-01-2019

  Partnered with startups, agencies, and F500's, leading experience, brand and design strategy. Blended experience with forward-looking executions, simplifying complexity with beautiful and efficient design systems and best practices. Managed global product design teams, scaling teams, defining design operations, championing user-centric solutions, and leading stakeholder conversations.

• Design Director · CFX Labs10-01-2021 – 02-01-2024

  As a Design Director, likely led design initiatives, managed design teams, and contributed to the development of innovative design solutions.

• Director of Product Design, Corporate & Institutional Division · Northern Trust Corporation09-01-2019 – 07-01-2022

  Led customer research and product design projects, implemented design systems, and initiated a multi-year innovation effort. Recruited designers, influenced Design Operations, and oversaw experience unity across complex data products. Conducted client research and collaborated on product goals and implementation.

• Group Creative Director, Digital Studio Director · Deloitte Digital08-01-2018 – 08-01-2019

  Launched and led a new UX design studio in Chicago, setting DesignOps policies and hiring a diverse digital group. Tripled the studio size, acquired new business, and designed projects for various industries. Led national sessions on design systems and studio goals.

Education

• University of ArizonaMaster of Fine Arts - MFA, Design and Visual Communications, General
• University of IowaBachelor of Fine Arts - BFA
• University of IowaBachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Design and Visual Communications, General

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