Nathaniel Jabbawy, Designer in Boston, MA, United States
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Nathaniel Jabbawy

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Designer

Location
Boston, MA, United States
Toptal Member Since
October 31, 2017

Over the past 15 years, Nathaniel has developed the ability to translate user and business needs into simple, holistic, B2B and consumer friendly experiences. Most recently he has served as the Lead Designer at TripAdvisor, working on both mobile and desktop products. Nathaniel believes brand and products are closely related, and he enjoys working on all aspects of product design.

App UXUX FlowsUI DesignCreative DirectioniOS UI DesignArt DirectionSketchIllustrator CCPhotoshop CCIllustrationOmniGraffleWeb DesignWordPressMobile UXUX Design

Work Experience

Creative Director

2017 - PRESENT
Overtone
  • Led the team’s efforts on product UX and Branding.
  • Organized and presented design thinking workshops.
  • Created brand and UI style guides.
  • Collaborated with our marketing team on social media strategy and product marketing.
Technologies: Ableton, OmniGraffle, Adobe CC, Sketch

Lead Designer

2014 - 2017
TripAdvisor
  • Led product UX design efforts for a number of business pillars including user engagement and the Tours and Attractions teams.
  • Coordinated with the brand marketing team to establish style guides and collaborate on special marketing related projects, including the re-brand and re-launch of the app.
Technologies: OmniGraffle, Adobe CC, Sketch

Creative Director/Founder

2008 - 2016
NATco.
  • Collaborated with clients on a contractual basis. Past clients include Disney, MIT, Harvard, and Privy inc.
  • Focused on building client relationships, pitching conceptual work, hiring talent, and providing design direction on multiple accounts.
  • Worked closely with the startup community including companies at Tech-stars and Mass Challenge.
Technologies: Ableton, WordPress, CSS, HTML, OmniGraffle, Adobe CC, Sketch

Art Director

2013 - 2014
Genuine/Jack Morton
  • Collaborated with the Executive Creative Director, UX Director, Developers, and Account teams in building digital experiences for clients.
  • Provided daily art direction for junior and senior designers and design pinups for project teams.
  • Worked both strategically and tactically, on client and internal projects and established design systems and style-guides.
  • Managed multiple accounts and project timelines and met with clients to pitch concepts.
Technologies: Flash, Adobe CC

Art Director

2012 - 2013
Wayfair
  • Contributed to building an internal creative services agency.
  • Led teams in creating both branded advertising and core web experience.
  • Provided art direction for production designers, photographer, and stylists.
  • Collaborated with product managers, UI designers, and data analysts in continuously evolving and enhancing desktop and mobile products.
Technologies: Adobe CC

Art Director - Digital

2008 - 2010
Atlantic Records
  • Oversaw and managed the art direction and design of both digital product development as well as the design for individual musicians digital collateral.
  • Provided artistic direction for junior designers on a wide range of interactive platforms, including websites, mobile apps, and supporting marketing collateral.
Technologies: WordPress, Flash, Adobe CC

Interactive Designer

2007 - 2008
R/GA
  • Served as an Interactive Designer on multiple projects for clients including Verizon, Goldman Sachs, L'oreal, Western Asset, and others.
  • Crafted digital designs and experiential campaigns while working in close collaboration with copywriters, UI/IA designers, art directors, and creative directors.
Technologies: Flash, Adobe CC

Designer

2005 - 2007
Razorfish
  • Supported senior designers and art directors on websites, banners, and rich media campaigns.
Technologies: Flash, Adobe CC
2002 - 2004

Master's Degree in Interactive Telecommunications

New York University - Tisch School of the Arts - New York, New York

1998 - 2002

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Fine Arts

Cornell University - Ithaca, New York

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