Hi,
I’m Isaac—
I’m an Art Director with 15 years creating visual campaigns for brands like Amazon, Starbucks, and mission-driven organizations. I art direct photo shoots, design brand identities, and build digital experiences that connect with people.
I spent 9 years at Amazon—primarily as Art Director for Fashion, then as Visual Designer for Echo and Alexa after my Fashion role relocated to NYC. My work included campaigns featured in Vogue and GQ, Times Square billboards, and visual systems used by millions. After Amazon, I supported Starbucks’ global store design team, and now I’m doing select freelance work while looking for my next full-time art direction role.
What I do: Brand identity & visual systems • Art direction for photography & video • Campaign design (print, digital, OOH) • UI/UX for web & mobile
Based in Portland, OR. Currently seeking senior art direction opportunities.
what i do
Branding
Creating cohesive brand identities and visual systems that work across all touchpoints. Skilled at translating core values into visual language that resonates and drives recognition.
Art Direction
Leading photo and video shoots from concept through post-production, working with photographers, stylists, and creative teams to execute compelling visual narratives.
digital Design
UI/UX design for web and mobile with responsive design, user-centered thinking, and technical execution (HTML, CSS, WordPress).
Leadership
Mentoring and guiding creative teams to achieve their best work. Excel at motivating and collaborating with multidisciplinary groups to deliver results that exceed expectations.
Professional Experience
Freelance
2023 – Present
Providing art direction and brand design services for select clients including nonprofits, hospitality ventures, and startups. Recent work includes complete brand identities, marketing collateral, and digital design.
Starbucks
2021 – 2023
Supported Global Store Design team during digital transformation initiative affecting 15,000+ retail locations. Managed digital asset system, materials library, and photography coordination. Handled vendor payments, purchase orders, and consultant invoicing while generating status reports for senior leadership.
Amazon
2010 -2019
Spent majority of tenure as Art Director for Amazon Fashion, leading creative for one of the company’s largest categories. Art directed campaigns featured in Vogue and GQ, directed high-budget photography shoots for designer collections, and created visual systems spanning web, mobile, and OOH (Times Square, NYC taxi tops). When Fashion relocated to NYC, transitioned to Visual Designer role for Echo and Alexa devices, contributing to product launch campaigns and participating in photoshoots in a supporting capacity.
GGLO
2007 – 2009
Created marketing materials, managed digital asset library, and supported business development initiatives for award-winning architecture firm.
Projects
Explore a selection of my creative projects, ranging from web design, branding, and logo creation to graphic design, UI/UX, custom merchandise, and art direction. Each project showcases my passion for building memorable, impactful visual experiences across a variety of platforms and industries.
World Changers United
Brand Identity | Web Design | Art Direction
Designed complete brand identity and digital presence for Washington-based social awareness nonprofit transitioning to 501(c)(3) status. Created logo, visual identity system, website, and marketing materials to support their mission of positive social change.
Keep The Faith With Shelly
Brand Identity | Web Design | Art Direction
Created brand identity and digital experience for self-care and meditation platform. Developed calming, sophisticated visual language combining modern design with mindfulness aesthetics. Designed responsive website and supporting brand materials.
coming soon – Amazon Athletic
Art Direction | Campaign Design
Art directed brand launch campaign for Amazon’s athletic running shoe platform. Created visual direction and campaign creative featured in fitness magazines (Runner’s World, Outside Magazine) and outdoor advertising placements in major markets.
Amazon Comtemporary
Art Direction | Campaign Design
Collaborated on creative direction for Amazon’s first major contemporary fashion campaign for men and women. Campaign featured in Vogue, GQ, and other top fashion publications, with outdoor placements including taxi tops across NYC and LA.
Art Direction
#design
Directed photography art for Amazon Fashion across designer collections, clothing, shoes, accessories, fit guides, and seasonal editorial. Managed creative direction to ensure consistent, high-quality product presentation that enhanced customer experience.
Coming soon –UI/UX
#design
Led UI/UX initiatives for Amazon platforms including email redesigns, hero ad testing, mobile app enhancements, and website optimizations. Designed user-centered solutions that improved engagement and streamlined customer journeys.
Let’s Work Together
I’m currently seeking full-time senior art direction opportunities in Portland or remote.
Blog
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Residual Forms: Against Correction, ©2025Mixed media (damaged photographic negatives, AI-assisted visualization, digital composition) Residual Forms: Against Correction began with images that were never meant to survive. The works in this series originate from damaged photographic negatives—scratched, partially destroyed, or rendered unusable by conventional standards. Rather than restore or digitally “fix” these materials, I chose to
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This fall and winter, I’ve been returning to something essential—the kind of raw, visceral art-making that doesn’t ask permission. Working across mixed media including acrylics, Posca markers, and pastels, these pieces have become an expressive outlet during a season that demanded one. There’s something both controlled and wild about this recent body of work. Each
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Certain chapters in fashion history extend beyond the runway—they leave a lasting imprint on how we perceive creativity and identity. For me, Tom Ford’s visionary leadership at Gucci during the late 1990s and early 2000s was one of those pivotal moments. It wasn’t just a triumph of style; it was a revelation that reshaped my