Sean Ross Creative

Achieved significant, award-winning outcomes in product, design, and marketing innovation. A proven leader in managing cross-functional teams that successfully launch companies and products to exceed expectations. An experienced, growth-oriented design leader with outstanding emotional intelligence, mentoring, and coaching skills—possessing a comprehensive, versatile skill set as an independent contributor across various disciplines. • As Head of Design, oversaw the complete product launches (Mobile, Desktop) for two successful digital music services with bold brands and over 2 million paid subscribers, directly contributing to increased revenue and market share (Muve Music/Cricket Mobile, Boinc/Rupert Murdoch). • Received Gartner’s Cool New Product award in 2019 for Espressive, an innovative AI-driven Enterprise SaaS product designed for consumers. • Led the Design department for TechTV (Paul Allen/Vulcan Ventures/Softbank), managing a cross-functional team of 15-20 members. Responsible for major product and branding initiatives, daily content for over 2 million unique daily visitors, and development across multiple mediums (TV/Web), winning various industry accolades. • Drove substantial revenue for clients through distinctive advertising campaigns for companies such as Microsoft, Circuit City, Dice, Logitech, and Best Buy. • My work has been featured in publications such as the UK Guardian, The Independent, and the prominent online design site It’snicethat. • Selected by the US National Science Foundation for funding in product innovation research (2020). • Recognized by Angel List as part of the A-List (top 1% of talent on Angel List).