Creative Direction
Red Star Merchandise
09–2021 present
Lead creative for the internal design department supporting a roster of 200+ touring artists. Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across the entire tour merchandise lifecycle—from concept through production—ensuring alignment with brand vision, production feasibility, and fan engagement goals

Clients
Mumford & Sons




Outside Lands Music Festival




Chappell Roan




Pilgrimage Music Festival




Chris Stapleton




Herbie Hancock




Modest Mouse




Jesse Wells




Interpol


Design - Record Packaging
The Black Keys
May 2002-Dec 2021
Creative lead for the band’s entire visual identity. Designed and executed marketing campaigns, album artwork, merchandise, digital assets, and live visuals. Worked closely with the band, label, and management to ensure cohesive brand execution across platforms. 

Brothers (2010)

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