Bart Heird Email & Phone Number

Maryland

I am managing a very dedicated group of UX Designers and paired with UX Researchers in the pursuit of creating the best experiences possible for our operating companies.

Between times looking for the next full-time role I'm tackling freelance assignments of all shapes and sizes: Banner work, web design, UX consulting, creative concepting, video editing, and being the solution to your creative problems.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Built a creative department of talented copywriters, UX designers, and visual designers. Mentored and promoted two ACD-level leaders into their positions. Set departmental goals and provided creative insight to peer directors of strategy and account. (AND remembered to use my Oxford comma. Thanks, copywriters!)Led a massive internal rebrand in a time with.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Created collateral and increased creative confidence for clients across multiple agencies and service lines. (Some call this freelance... I call it "mercenary marketing") Reinforced more efficient process; advanced data-informed creative resulting in measurable successes for WebMechanix Agency (which is why I work there now).Produced a design system for a.

Columbia, MD

Partnered with the Financial Services, Life Science, Insurance/Wealth Management & Non-Profit business verticals to produce tangible results based on data. Directed digital oversight for the Columbia and New York arms of the creative department. Ensured the omnichannel work done in a direct marketing environment still conformed to the specific brand values.

Minneapolis

Handled the creative and digital presence for the world's #1 Loyalty Marketing agency. Working with our US teams to present clear, smart solutions for our clients. Guided the success of international brand loyalty sites by relaunching web and mobile sites. Increased engagement for both brands by double digits.Led an agile-based UI practice in London in the.

Chicago

Directed creative and development teams for the Illinois Tourism account. Instrumental in the creation of the Tourism mobile app leading UX and UI.Created award-winning digital work for Nestlé Kids brands (kids.icecream.com) and Butterfinger, as well as lead display and digital work for the Marines, FEMA Floodsmart, Blockbuster, Norfolk Southern.

Chicago

Led the creation, animation and production for a majority of the display clients.Directed teams and advised senior creative leadership in the production of digital media.Participated in the concepting and execution of new business pitches.(See? I started hitting my stride about this time)

Chicago

Freelance animator/Flash designer and art director. Worked for a ton of different brands and worked for some very kind mentors while I sucked and got better.