eric thompson: Design @ Digits | Design Systems, Creative Direction in Phoenix, Arizona
eric thompson

Design @ Digits | Design Systems, Creative Direction
Phoenix | US
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Digits
Product Design | 05/2022 - Current

Nike
Design Manager — Design Systems | 02/2021 - 05/2022
Responsible for leading a team in design standards towards web, mobile, and mobile applications, as well as digital in-store retail solutions. Currently in charge of Nike’s first design system for consumer-facing digital experiences.

Nike
Digital Product Design Lead | 05/2017 - 02/2021
Enjoy the Weather
Art Director | 02/2016 - 04/2017
Focused on concepting ideas, creative strategy, visual and interaction design projects ranging from online experiences, fabricating retail build-outs, mobile applications, motion graphics, touch screen experiences, 3D modeling, art directing photographers, and being the photographer / videographer. Client lists included Nike, TedX Portland, and Jordan.
Razorfish
Art Director | 05/2014 - 02/2016
Designed digital experiences and integrated campaigns for clients including Microsoft, Xbox, Adobe, and T-Mobile. Created concepts in collaboration with creative directors, copywriters, and design teams, and user experience teams.

Apple
Sr. Designer | 04/2012 - 05/2014
Layout and composition of product marketing experiences on Apple.com, and its Online Store, with critically high attention to detail. Designed global visual elements, such as icons and patterned styles. Was a part of image direction, enhancement, compositing, and editing. Collaborated with creatives, producers, and lead team members to execute flawless innovative solutions.
BLITZ
Sr. Designer | 02/2010 - 04/2012
Created designs for clients such as Adobe, Microsoft, Naked Juice, THQ, Halo,
Xbox, Red Bull, and Nike.
Schematic
Freelance Designer | 01/2010 - 12/2010
Created user interface designs & banner ads for clients such as Target, Clear and Musician’s Friend Inc.
HUGE Inc.
Visual Designer | 09/2007 - 07/2009
Created designs for clients such as Disney, ABC, FOX, FX, Jet Blue, Miramax, Nutrisystem, Transamerica, and Dish Network. Accolades include working with a small team to successfully redesign FXnetworks.com to double unique daily page views, & triple the amount of time spent by users on FX by 120%.
The Firm Graphics
Web / Graphic Designer | 02/2005 - 04/2006
Designed flyers, brochures, menus, business cards, web sites, CD & DVD packaging, flash banners, viral campaigns & identities for various businesses, focusing on nightclubs and large scale events.
Sumaato Advertising
Intern / Jr. Designer | 01/1999 - 12/2003