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Design executive with 20+ years building UX, product, and visual design teams — and just as comfortable being the first designer in the room. I help startups and enterprises craft user-centered, accessible experiences, scale design systems, and connect design strategy to business goals. Whether you need hands-on execution, design leadership, or both — I bring clarity, speed, and impact.

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Are you looking for a design leader who bridges UX/Product Design and Visual Design? Someone who crafts seamless user experiences, creates stunning visuals, and inspires teams to deliver results that resonate in both the boardroom and the marketplace?

With over 20 years of experience, I’ve led cross-functional teams to create innovative, impactful work at the intersection of functionality and beauty. From launching Walmart’s first in-house social media team and redesigning their email system to collaborating with engineers on AI experiences and crafting campaigns for brands like Gap, Banana Republic, and Sephora, I bring a unique blend of UX expertise and visual design mastery.

I thrive in ambiguity, solve problems before they arise, and ensure every design decision delivers both user value and business impact. Let’s connect—I’d love to explore how I can elevate your team’s success!

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Looking for a design leader who can roll up their sleeves, build from scratch, and scale with your team?

I’m a design executive with 20+ years of experience leading UX, product, and visual design across industries — but I’ve also been the first designer in the room. I’ve built design functions from the ground up, defined systems where none existed, and helped fast-moving startups mature their product experiences without slowing down.

Whether leading a 120-person org or working hands-on with product and research at early-stage companies, I bring a balance of creative vision and executional depth. I’ve launched new products, rebuilt design systems for speed and consistency, and embedded accessibility and inclusive design practices from day one — not as an afterthought.

Startups need more than just design. They need strategic partners who understand the business, advocate for users, and move fast without breaking what matters. That’s what I bring.

Let’s connect — whether you’re hiring your first design leader or looking to evolve your design practice, I’d love to help.

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In Their Words

“Danny is that rare leader who is both strategic and tactical. He can take the long view in planning but will gladly roll up his sleeves and help you do the actual work.”
Michael Picon
Michael PiconCreative Director
“Danny is an empathetic leader with a wealth of design expertise and a keen understanding of consumer behavior...Any company in need of an innovative design leader would be lucky to hire Danny.”
Myryah Irby
Myryah IrbySenior Managing Editor
“Danny has the talent to set people up for success and working under his direction helped me grow as a designer. Anyone who puts Danny in charge of their design team, will get a dedicated, upright and humble head of design.”
Anna Heermann
Anna HeermannDirector of UX Research
“Danny was a great mentor to me at Walmart.com and contributed to my career and development in a huge way. He always came across as warm and approachable when I worked there...”
Bernardo Farah
Bernardo FarahEngineering Leader
“Part of the success of the team is because of the effort Danny made to build a team that worked together really well; what one designer may have lacked, another designer brought to the table; he encouraged the team to rely on each other...”
Angela Chavez-Luna
Angela Chavez-LunaFounding Designer
“Brilliant. Creative. Leader. These 3 words, paired together, are uncommon, but are used to describe Danny.…I am better at my job because Danny is there to ask the right questions, and provide insight to any problem.”
Greg Trevizo
Greg TravizoOwner-President
“Danny was instrumental in leading the design team through many strategic initiatives including a complete, responsive site redesign improving the overall UX.”
Jenn Harbin
Jenn HarbinLead Product Manager
“Danny's deep knowledge of how it all works allows him to confidently lead his team, collaborate with a plethora of business partners and thrive in an ever-changing, fast-paced, high stakes environment.”
Angela Williams
Angela WilliamsCreative Director
“One of my favorite things about Danny is his consistently thoughtful feedback on design. Danny truly is a wealth of knowledge in his field and has a positive upbeat attitude for anything that comes his way. I consider him a great mentor.’
Frank Lambetecchio
Frank LambetecchioSenior Art Director
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