I’m Dean Clancy — a Product Designer and Aviator with a background in Architecture, UI/UX, and Communication Design, paired with a strong knack for graphic, photo, and film production. My education from the University of Michigan and diverse career experiences have shaped my ability to create and deliver engaging, high-impact products across industries.

Over the past year, I’ve been pursuing my dream of becoming a professional pilot. Now at a stable point in my training, I’m seeking a part-time opportunity I can balance with flight hours — ideally one that allows me to apply my creative and technical expertise while supporting my aviation goals.

With 10+ years of experience designing products and consumer-facing content for Fortune 500 companies, agencies, municipalities, and startups, I’ve helped bring digital experiences and physical products to life — including a consumer electronics launch that resulted in over 200,000 global DTC sales.

I specialize in designing prototypes, marketing assets, and interactive content using tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite. I’m comfortable working independently or within cross-functional teams, and I rely on user research, testing, and performance analysis to guide effective design decisions.

I’d love the opportunity to contribute my skillset to your team. You can view my work in the attached resume and portfolio. Thank you for your time and consideration — I look forward to connecting.

Best regards,
Dean Clancy
Designer & Aviator

Romulus, MI | 10.24 — Current

• Directed dual rebrand initiatives across print, e-commerce websites, social, print, and trade event channels to unify B2B identity.

• SEO, Google & Meta ad campaign management, resulting in measurable traffic and conversion increases.

New York, NY | 09.22 — 03.23

• Audited digital ecosystems and scaled modular design systems across multiple sites.

• Delivered competitive UX analysis and component development in financial services.

Chicago, IL | 04.21 — 09.22

• Built scalable UI systems for e-commerce brands on AEM.

• Led internal rebrand strategy across recruiting, brand guidelines, and agency assets.

Detroit, MI | 11.18 — 12.20

• Led North American design for Ford Owner Web in a global CMS migration.

• Created universal UI systems for in-vehicle, app, and web experiences.

• Mentored cross-functional teams across multiple accounts.

Detroit, MI | 12.16 — 11.18

• Developed audio products and DTC strategy that drove 200,000+ global sales.

• Managed product design, customer engagement, and all marketing channels.

Detroit, MI | 08.15 - 02.17

• Managed corporate, federal, and state relocation logistics and change management communications to ensure seamless day-one transitions.

• Delivered multi-format communication assets including websites, videos, presentations, and facility guides aligned with client brand standards.

• Led cross-functional teams of 20+ to execute high-profile relocations with proven success across multiple sectors.