Blog
I've been writing about design since 2014. Here are some of my favorites.
Being a Design Manager During a Pandemic: 3 Lessons
Jan 10, 2022
4 Roles A Designer Should Take On
Jan 31, 2014
Skills
I believe that my success is dictated by the success of the team. I care about the person in front of me. I set high expectations for the best quality work and cherish the most positive, growth-minded working environment possible. I'm a design leader who brings an energetic passion and a genuine approach to my work and to the team.
Notable Competencies:
Product Management
Agile Methodology
UX Design
Design Systems
Workshop Facilitation
Creative Direction
Training Builds
Marketing Creative
Change Management
Product & Design Tools:
Figma / Figjam
Adobe Creative Suite
Jira
Google Docs
Asana
Basecamp
OpenAI (chatGPT)
Experience
Sr. Design Manager, Design Systems
2018-Present
2U - Ed Tech Company
Creative Services Manager
2014-2018
IDEA Public Schools - Charter School Network
Creative Director / Co-founder
2012-2014
Barrel Roll Creative - Design Agency
Testimonials
"Phil has shown me what being a great leader looks like. He has been my manager for four years but also has been a mentor and role model as I have grown my career. Phil does not just care about managing performance of his direct reports; he learns about each individual and works to understand their career goals to empower their growth. Phil is a force of positivity bent on improving the lives of everyone around him."
Lilith J., Principal Product Designer @ 2U
"Phil is a thoughtful design leader with a clear vision for his team. He sees the broad picture and knows how to distill strategic insights to his team in a meaningful way, but beyond that, he is an exceptionally skilled designer himself. He has found a way to blend his compassionate, service-focused management skills with his honed design skills and this is what makes him a unique and positive force on a design team. When Phil onboarded on to our design team, he introduced the design team to XD and paved the way for our team to be hyper-creative without sacrificing efficiency."
Kylie P., Art Director previously @ 2U