I’m Andy, a design leader who builds systems, teams, and more.
20 years in design, 10 leading teams, 10+ design systems. I build the systems (design, team, and AI) that help product teams ship better experiences, faster.
Experience
20 years · 10 leading teams
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| 2025– | Midwestern Interactive | Product Design Team Lead (team of 8) | |
| 2025 | Tractor Supply Co. | Lead UX Designer (contract) | |
| 2022–25 | AutoNation | Lead Product Designer, team lead | |
| 2022 | Shift | Product Design Manager | |
| 2021–22 | Fair.com | User Experience Lead → Product Design Manager | |
| 2014–21 | Blue Nile | UI Designer → Senior Manager, UX | |
| 2006–14 | Early career | Agencies, own clothing brand, HYPR, Blue Rooster |
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Selected work
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How I lead
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Systems over heroics
Great teams don't rely on one person's taste. I build design systems and rituals that make good work the default.
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AI in the work, not on the slide
I bring AI into the products we ship and the way we ship them, and measure whether it actually helps.
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Cadence creates quality
Predictable rhythm beats heroic sprints. I install processes that raise throughput without burning people out.
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Grow people, not just pixels
I've grown from UI designer to design manager myself, so I invest in clear paths for the people I lead.
What people say
Managers, partners, and reports
“…it was my pleasure to be able to promote him quickly, a testament to his leadership, commitment, work, dedication and living by our company values.”
Paul Stonick
Head of Product, Fair.com & Shift
“…his thoughtful approach to managing a team makes him a force multiplying leader, and all around great human to work with.”
Ashish Verma
Head of Product, AutoNation Mobility
“…taking the product from concept to launch in just six months. … He’s an exceptional team leader who seamlessly collaborates across product, engineering, and marketing teams to drive results.”
Ivan Mihov
VP Strategy & Growth, AutoNation
“He treats his team as friends, builds a nice culture, and always does his best to unblock any uncertainties in our work.”
Quan Zhang
Lead Product Designer, Blue Nile