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Hey, I'm Syd — a multi-disciplinary designer based in Manhattan with 6 years at Disney Streaming. I specialize in performance marketing: the kind of design that doesn't just look good but makes people click, subscribe, and stick around. I've learned that great design lives at the intersection of storytelling and strategy. I build scalable systems, move fast under pressure, and obsess over the details that drive results.

When I'm not designing, I'm probably drawing, painting, tinkering with code, experimenting with AI tools, hanging with my dog, or hunting for the best coffee in the city.

NEW YORK CITY

NEW YORK CITY

Disney Streaming

Disney Streaming

Education + Certificate

Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design • 2015 - 2019

Minor in Communication Advertising | Cognate in Web & Mobile Design Dean's List | Gould Art Scholarship

Introduction to 3D Animation (Cinema 4D Basecamp) • 2022

Proficient in 3D motion design basics, including modeling, lighting, and animation. Skilled in using splines, cloners, and compositing 3D in After Effects with dynamic camera staging.

Experience

Senior Visual Designer  • 2022 - Current

Visual Designer  • 2020 - 2022

Digital Media Designer (Contractor)  • 2019 - 2020

I create performance marketing creative for Disney+ — web banners, CTV, social, email, and landing pages designed to drive subscriptions and engagement. I lead campaigns with 150+ assets, maintaining brand consistency and quality at scale while balancing creative ambition with strategic goals.

Creative (Art / Production Design) • 2018 - 2018

Partnered with the Communications Director and Americas Team to design event collateral for Presidents Circle 2018 — key cards, Snapchat filters, menus, presentation decks, and more. Delivered cohesive creative across all touch points for a high-profile corporate event.

Partnered with the Communications Director and Americas Team to design event collateral for Presidents Circle 2018 — key cards, Snapchat filters, menus, presentation decks, and more. Delivered cohesive creative across all touch points for a high-profile corporate event.

Skills

STORY TELLING

STORY TELLING

STRATEGY

STRATEGY

GRAPHIC DESIGN

GRAPHIC DESIGN

BRANDING

BRANDING

ILLUSTRATION

ILLUSTRATION

MOTION

MOTION

Experience

Senior Visual Designer  • 2022 - Current

Visual Designer  • 2020 - 2022

Digital Media Designer (Contractor)  • 2019 - 2020

I create performance marketing creative for Disney+ — web banners, CTV, social, email, and landing pages designed to drive subscriptions and engagement. I lead campaigns with 150+ assets, maintaining brand consistency and quality at scale while balancing creative ambition with strategic goals.

Creative (Art / Production Design) • 2018 - 2018

Partnered with the Communications Director and Americas Team to design event collateral for Presidents Circle 2018 — key cards, Snapchat filters, menus, presentation decks, and more. Delivered cohesive creative across all touch points for a high-profile corporate event.

Skills

STORY TELLING

STRATEGY

GRAPHIC DESIGN

BRANDING

ILLUSTRATION

MOTION