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Inspiration surrounds us. It fuels our need to create and transform fleeting ideas into tangible expressions.
When not pushing pixels, I enjoy time at the beach, fishing, family adventures, obscure boardgames, and exploring new eateries. I brew a mean kölsch, and usually have a barolo fermenting in a closet. My dog is weirdly short, missing a few teeth, and I wouldn't have her any other way.
Inspiration surrounds us. It fuels our need to create and transform fleeting ideas into tangible expressions.
When not creating some beautiful and useful, I enjoy time at the beach, fishing (saltwater), family adventures, obscure boardgames, and exploring new eateries. I brew a mean kölsch, and usually have a barolo fermenting in a closet. My dog is weirdly short and missing a few teeth, I wouldn't have her other way.
Some nice things
"Erin's passion for design, nurtured by his diverse interests, fuels his creativity and helped him inspire his diverse & dynamic in-house agency team."
Diana Holgate
SVP Marketing / Netspend
"I can truly say he is passionate about his job as Creative Director. He always makes sure his team is inspired, briefed and understands the task at hand."
Jennifer Garcia
Art Director / Netspend
"He always raised the bar in terms of design, with an eye toward business goals, and establishing processes to work with a diverse set of marketing stakeholders."
Marc van Bree
Global Director Partner Marketing / Auctane
"…his cross functional work with the acquisitions team was nothing short of commendable. Erin is always willing to challenge assumptions, adapt to new spaces and tech, and innovate at every turn and environment he touched."
David Flynn III
Director of Performance Marketing / Caribou
"Erin is a great business partner who always comes through with great design regardless of whether the ask is big or small with plenty of time or a tight deadline."
Lisa Henken Ramirez
SVP Operations & Client Success / Indeed
"He always came to the table with new ideas and pushed the team to think differently about each project. He blended overall design skills with high level thinking and direction."
Chris Wellington
Creative Director
"There are few people who are expert at executing global creative strategies AND have the ability to manage projects. Erin is on that list of people who have world class creative skills."
Bruce Gardner
Digital Product Manager / USAA
"Erin is a creative and inventive visual thinker and a team player who's always willing to help colleagues in other departments."
Melissa Lipscomb
VP, Customer Success Leader / ActivTrak
"I always felt inspired after leaving a creative kickoff meeting with Erin. His leadership in design and out of the box thinking is a huge strength he brings to the work place."
Harrison Yeager
Operating Advisor / Elsewhere Partners
"Not only is Erin a very gifted designer, he is also an outstanding leader of creative talent."
Jeffrey Anderson
VP, Growth & Client Strategy / Mighty & True
"Erin's passion for design, nurtured by his diverse interests, fuels his creativity and helped him inspire his diverse & dynamic in-house agency team."
Diana Holgate
SVP Marketing / Netspend
"I can truly say he is passionate about his job as Creative Director. He always makes sure his team is inspired, briefed and understands the task at hand."
Jennifer Garcia
Art Director / Netspend
"He always raised the bar in terms of design, with an eye toward business goals, and establishing processes to work with a diverse set of marketing stakeholders."
Marc van Bree
Global Director Partner Marketing / Auctane
"…his cross functional work with the acquisitions team was nothing short of commendable. Erin is always willing to challenge assumptions, adapt to new spaces and tech, and innovate at every turn and environment he touched."
David Flynn III
Director of Performance Marketing / Caribou
"Erin is a great business partner who always comes through with great design regardless of whether the ask is big or small with plenty of time or a tight deadline."
Lisa Henken Ramirez
SVP Operations & Client Success / Indeed
"He always came to the table with new ideas and pushed the team to think differently about each project. He blended overall design skills with high level thinking and direction."
Chris Wellington
Creative Director
"There are few people who are expert at executing global creative strategies AND have the ability to manage projects. Erin is on that list of people who have world class creative skills."
Bruce Gardner
Digital Product Manager / USAA
"Erin is a creative and inventive visual thinker and a team player who's always willing to help colleagues in other departments."
Melissa Lipscomb
VP, Customer Success Leader / ActivTrak
"I always felt inspired after leaving a creative kickoff meeting with Erin. His leadership in design and out of the box thinking is a huge strength he brings to the work place."
Harrison Yeager
Operating Advisor / Elsewhere Partners
"Not only is Erin a very gifted designer, he is also an outstanding leader of creative talent."
Jeffrey Anderson
VP, Growth & Client Strategy / Mighty & True
"Erin's passion for design, nurtured by his diverse interests, fuels his creativity and helped him inspire his diverse & dynamic in-house agency team."
Diana Holgate
SVP Marketing / Netspend
"I can truly say he is passionate about his job as Creative Director. He always makes sure his team is inspired, briefed and understands the task at hand."
Jennifer Garcia
Art Director / Netspend
"He always raised the bar in terms of design, with an eye toward business goals, and establishing processes to work with a diverse set of marketing stakeholders."
Marc van Bree
Global Director Partner Marketing / Auctane
"…his cross functional work with the acquisitions team was nothing short of commendable. Erin is always willing to challenge assumptions, adapt to new spaces and tech, and innovate at every turn and environment he touched."
David Flynn III
Director of Performance Marketing / Caribou
"Erin is a great business partner who always comes through with great design regardless of whether the ask is big or small with plenty of time or a tight deadline."
Lisa Henken Ramirez
SVP Operations & Client Success / Indeed
"He always came to the table with new ideas and pushed the team to think differently about each project. He blended overall design skills with high level thinking and direction."
Chris Wellington
Creative Director
"There are few people who are expert at executing global creative strategies AND have the ability to manage projects. Erin is on that list of people who have world class creative skills."
Bruce Gardner
Digital Product Manager / USAA
"Erin is a creative and inventive visual thinker and a team player who's always willing to help colleagues in other departments."
Melissa Lipscomb
VP, Customer Success Leader / ActivTrak
"I always felt inspired after leaving a creative kickoff meeting with Erin. His leadership in design and out of the box thinking is a huge strength he brings to the work place."
Harrison Yeager
Operating Advisor / Elsewhere Partners
"Not only is Erin a very gifted designer, he is also an outstanding leader of creative talent."
Jeffrey Anderson
VP, Growth & Client Strategy / Mighty & True
"Erin's passion for design, nurtured by his diverse interests, fuels his creativity and helped him inspire his diverse & dynamic in-house agency team."
Diana Holgate
SVP Marketing / Netspend
"I can truly say he is passionate about his job as Creative Director. He always makes sure his team is inspired, briefed and understands the task at hand."
Jennifer Garcia
Art Director / Netspend
"He always raised the bar in terms of design, with an eye toward business goals, and establishing processes to work with a diverse set of marketing stakeholders."
Marc van Bree
Global Director Partner Marketing / Auctane
"…his cross functional work with the acquisitions team was nothing short of commendable. Erin is always willing to challenge assumptions, adapt to new spaces and tech, and innovate at every turn and environment he touched."
David Flynn III
Director of Performance Marketing / Caribou
"Erin is a great business partner who always comes through with great design regardless of whether the ask is big or small with plenty of time or a tight deadline."
Lisa Henken Ramirez
SVP Operations & Client Success / Indeed
"He always came to the table with new ideas and pushed the team to think differently about each project. He blended overall design skills with high level thinking and direction."
Chris Wellington
Creative Director
"There are few people who are expert at executing global creative strategies AND have the ability to manage projects. Erin is on that list of people who have world class creative skills."
Bruce Gardner
Digital Product Manager / USAA
"Erin is a creative and inventive visual thinker and a team player who's always willing to help colleagues in other departments."
Melissa Lipscomb
VP, Customer Success Leader / ActivTrak
"I always felt inspired after leaving a creative kickoff meeting with Erin. His leadership in design and out of the box thinking is a huge strength he brings to the work place."
Harrison Yeager
Operating Advisor / Elsewhere Partners
"Not only is Erin a very gifted designer, he is also an outstanding leader of creative talent."
Jeffrey Anderson
VP, Growth & Client Strategy / Mighty & True
Career
Creative Director, Global
Auctane
3/2024 - 10/2024
Creative Director, Global
Auctane
3/2024 - 10/2024
Creative Director, Global
Auctane
3/2024 - 10/2024
Creative Director, Group
Netspend
2014 - 2024
Creative Director, Group
Netspend
2014 - 2024
Creative Director, Group
Netspend
2014 - 2024
Creative Director
Socialmedia.org
2013 - 2014
Creative Director
Socialmedia.org
2013 - 2014
Creative Director
Socialmedia.org
2013 - 2014
Assoc. Creative Director
Somnio
2012 - 2013
Assoc. Creative Director
Somnio
2012 - 2013
Assoc. Creative Director
Somnio
2012 - 2013
Sr. Art Director
Bazaarvoice
2010 - 2012
Sr. Art Director
Bazaarvoice
2010 - 2012
Sr. Art Director
Bazaarvoice
2010 - 2012
Education
Cornish College of the Arts
B.F.A.
Graphic Design
Cornish College of the Arts
B.F.A.
Graphic Design
Seattle Central College
A.A.
Education
Seattle Central College
A.A.
Education
Texas Tech
Diploma
Winemaking
Texas Tech
Diploma
Winemaking
Education
Cornish College of the Arts
B.F.A.
Graphic Design
Cornish College of the Arts
B.F.A.
Graphic Design
Seattle Community College
A.A.
Education
Seattle Community College
A.A.
Education
Texas Tech University
Diploma
Winemaking
Texas Tech University
Diploma
Winemaking
Certifications
Advanced Creative Thinking and AI
Imperial College London
2025
Advanced Creative Thinking and AI
Imperial College London
2025
Advanced Creative Thinking and AI
Vanderbilt
2025
AI Tools for Creativity
University of Michigan
2025
AI Tools for Creativity
University of Michigan
2025
AI Tools for Creativity
Vanderbilt
2025
Agentic AI and AI Agents
Vanderbilt University
2025
Agentic AI and AI Agents
Vanderbilt University
2025
Agentic AI and AI Agents
Vanderbilt
2025
Advanced Creative Thinking and AI
Imperial College
2025
Advanced Creative Thinking and AI
Imperial College
2025
AI Tools for Creativity
University of Michigan
2025
AI Tools for Creativity
University of Michigan
2025
Agile Project Management
2025
Agile Project Management
2025
Agile Project Management
2025
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
2024
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
2024
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
2024
Digital Marketing and E-commerce
2023
Digital Marketing and E-commerce
2023
Digital Marketing and E-commerce
2023
Social Media Content and Strategy
Adobe
2023
Social Media Content and Strategy
Adobe
2023
Social Media Content and Strategy
Adobe
2023
Leading for Creativity
IDEO U
2020
Leading for Creativity
IDEO U
2020
Leading for Creativity
IDEO U
2020