Microsoft
Lead In-store Designer / Retail Design Studio
2015-2016
Spearheaded the conception and development of 3D fixtures
Guided development teams through creative direction, art direction, graphic design, and spatial design
Actively participated in cross-functional reviews and brainstorming sessions to generate fresh ideas for third-party retail environments
Provided hands-on mentorship to junior design teams, offering valuable experience in various areas of design, illustration, and industry best practices
ROLES
Art Direction, Creative Direction, Design, Concept Sketching, User Journey Mapping, Stakeholder Alignment Facilitation, 3D
TOOLS
Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, Sketchup Pro, Cinema 4D
Windows in 3rd Party Retail
Microsoft Band
RESPONSIVE retail design system
Our retail design system addresses the critical need for adaptability across diverse markets. These concept sketches explore how a campaign flexes to accommodate various footprints, technologies, and materials. The designs seamlessly adjust to different market requirements, ensuring a cohesive brand experience regardless of location or available resources.
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"Nate was the absolute cornerstone of our design team when he came to the Microsoft Retail Design Studio. He holds that unique combination of being both a brilliant designer -- as well as an excellent collaborator. He innovates beautifully and is a true pleasure to work with. I was always amazed by his diverse capabilities. We can thank Nate for some of our best graphic, digital, and fixture design. He's a force!"
Kyrsten Laboda
Microsoft Retail Design Studio
Head of Design
"Nate is an exceptionally talented art director, designer and leader. When I was head of Microsoft's Retail Design Studio I saw this first hand. He helped established design production pipelines, contributed creative direction on various spatial retail assignments and art directed and mentored other designers within the Studio. He's responsive, dependable and a pleasure to work with. I would not hesitate to work with him again."
Christian Johanneson
Microsoft Retail Design Studio
Director, WW Retail Channel Marketing, Consumer Channels Group
"Nate's capacity to consistently deliver thoughtful and exceptional creative is really impressive. However, what I value even more in Nate is what he brings to the team as a personality, and how that personality drives his process. In spite of an accomplished career, Nate remains approachable (great for jr. team members needing mentoring), humble, and above all curious. As ingredients, these traits allow Nate to infuse a positive energy throughout projects and land on solutions and design that are on-point.
I would highly recommend working with Nate...and hope at some point I get the chance again."
Krystofer Glover
Microsoft Retail Design Studio
Creative Director, Worldwide Retail Marketing