I help brands and organizations turn complexity into clarity through narrative-driven design.

By combining creative direction, UX, UI, and systems thinking with purposeful storytelling, I build platforms, campaigns, and teams people can understand, navigate, and remember. My work connects strategy to execution, framing experiences as cohesive stories that scale across products, platforms, touchpoints, and audiences.

With experience across global agencies and in-house partnerships, I bring hands-on leadership and big-picture thinking to challenges at the intersection of creativity, technology, and business impact. I design systems that evolve over time and experiences that resonate not just functionally, but emotionally.

Case studies.

Client Campaigns & Experiences

Creating high-impact, enduring brand moments through interactive platforms and storytelling that engage, inform, and deliver results.

Original IP & Multi-Channel Experience Design

Building integrated worlds, systems, and creative platforms across brand, digital, narrative, and interactive media.

What colleagues have said.

Jennifer Klinger
Content Strategist at Elastic

“Al has been excellent to work with as creative director, artist, and designer. I worked with Al while at two companies, starting a new partnership at my current company because Al produces such consistently great work. He brings ideas to life while incorporating feedback to keep projects aligned with business requirements, while being creative and engaging. I hope to work with Al again in the future!”

Nicole Eversgerd
Senior Brand & Creative Director, SolarWinds

“Albert transformed SolarWinds’ annual IT Trends Index into a compelling, narrative-driven web experience that consistently earned top-tier media coverage. His creative strategy directly boosted brand awareness, customer acquisition, and made collaboration effortless.”

Sean Mills
Partner, Archetype

“Whenever the most beautifully designed, clear visual work showed up at Archetype, it was Albert. Strategic and hands-on, he raised the bar for our clients and our teams. He built tools and systems that improved how we worked, and he was a kind, dependable teammate we could always count on. His work became the standard others measured against.”

John Carter
Senior Vice President, Archetype

“Al distinguished himself not only as a skilled creative mind, but as a colleague who consistently elevated the quality of our work through openness, curiosity, and commitment. Beyond his technical and creative contributions, he is the type of teammate who makes teams better—self-assured but not rigid, curious yet practical, and always supportive. He balances vision with humility, making collaboration a genuine pleasure. Al is not just a strong creative leader but also a true partner.”

Dylan Pyle
CTO, Marker Collective

“Albert excels as both a creative visionary and a hands-on builder, leading design across branding, dashboards, reports, and digital experiences while owning the fine details of execution. He even developed an internal planning tool that became a company-wide initiative—an innovation any team would be lucky to have.”

Chase Fitzgerald
Senior Vice President, Strategy & Innovation, Archetype

“Albert brings a creative vision and fresh perspective that quietly but powerfully elevates every project. His design-forward solutions transform complex challenges into experiences that are engaging, impactful, and memorable.”

Megan Ferries
Senior Vice President, Archetype

“Albert is a rare creative leader who blends imagination with a keen sense of collaboration, shaping work that is both bold and impactful. He listens deeply, decodes briefs with precision, and guides teams toward smarter, more inspiring outcomes.”

Nicole Kruse
Vice President, Archetype

“Albert combines creative excellence with pragmatic leadership, guiding projects from concept to completion with precision and care. His clarity in communication and ability to make the complex approachable make him an invaluable cross-functional partner.”

Ryan Letbe-Holder
Lead Developer, Archetype UK

“Albert communicates his ideas with such clarity that I always know exactly what I’m building and how it should feel. His designs make the development process smoother and the end result something I’m proud to deliver.

Eve Lenson
Senior Designer, Archetype

“Al is an exceptional manager and mentor whose kindness and support make collaboration a joy. His creativity and dedication push every project beyond expectations while empowering his team to do their best work.”

Emma Sato
Product Designer, Marker

“Al is a delight to work with—kind, enthusiastic, and always ready to try bold new ideas. He brings an artistry that elevates projects beyond design and strategy, making them more unique, impactful, and custom.”

James Gorospe
Account Executive, Archetype

“Albert’s creativity transformed client initiatives, including a superhero-themed comic series that grew into a beloved brand asset across merch, offices, and events. His passion and vision consistently turn ideas into experiences that inspire both clients and their audiences.”

Dan Fletcher
Edelman (former colleague)

“Albert brings a deeper sense of responsibility to his work, one rooted in creativity, humanity, and positivity. He inspires those around him to see business not just as value creation, but as a way to be genuinely good to people.”

Hiroki Murakami
Edelman (former colleague)

“Albert was a standout creative powerhouse at Edelman New York, serving as Senior Art Director on nearly every project I led. He was always among the most requested names when assembling a team.”

Kevin DeStefan
Edelman (former colleague)

“Albert has a rare gift for finding inspiration even in the smallest design tasks, elevating them into something impactful. His passion and talent inspire everyone he works with, while his designs consistently balance captivating visuals with seamless user experience.”

Brands served.

adobe

AT&T

Axe

banana boat

Ben & Jerry's

British Airways

Capital One

Coinbase

Cointracker

Crayola

Docusign

Dove

Dove Men + Care

Ecobee

Edge

Egon Zehnder

Elastic

Generac

Girl Scouts

Godaddy

Google

Harman

Heinz

IBM

Intercom

Luminar

Microsoft

Nuro

Samsung

Shopify

Slack

Snyk

SolarWinds

SPAN

VIZIO

VMWare

Schick

Mercedes

KPMG

Kayak

T.G.I. FRIDAY'S

American Heart Association

Beyond Design.

I have a polymathic approach to learning and life. My creative process doesn’t live inside a screen, it’s in the forge, the forest, the sketchpad, and the story. It lives in the world around me, and is fueled by my experiences. This diverse toolkit allows me to connect disparate ideas and solve complex challenges in unique and innovative ways.

Student and observer, investigator, learner, divergent thinker, risk taker, solution seeker, builder, tinkerer, storyteller, and artist. These are parts of me that have been present since my earliest memories. I continue to ask questions and seek new experiences to find answers and fuel my attempts at understanding and experiencing the world around me, all while having a great time along the way.

Making

Bushcraft

Photography

Music

Painting

Drawing

Illustration

Open to Opportunities.

Currently exploring creative leadership opportunities and collaborations. Thank you for taking the time to explore my work. References and additional materials are available upon request.