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DEAN CLANCY

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Product Designer & Creative Lead with 10+ years shaping eCommerce and UX systems across Amazon, B2B, SAAS & DTC platforms. Expert in scalable design systems, high-converting creative workflows, and cross-functional leadership.

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// MISSION BRIEF

  • Hello, 

    I’m Dean Clancy — a Senior Product Designer and Aviator with a background in Architecture, UI/UX, and Communication Design. With over a decade of experience, I’ve delivered high-impact digital and physical products for Fortune 500 companies, startups, and government agencies — including a global consumer electronics launch with over 200,000 direct-to-consumer sales. 

    I specialize in turning complexity into clarity — designing scalable systems, prototypes, and marketing assets that blend technical precision with creative strategy. I’m fluent in tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite, and I root my work in user research, business goals, and performance-driven outcomes. 

    Currently pursuing commercial pilot training, I bring a unique perspective to industries like aviation, aerospace, automotive and mobility — where intuitive design supports critical systems and emerging technologies. 

    If you’re looking for a well-rounded designer who can lead, adapt, and deliver — I’d welcome the opportunity to contribute to your team. 

    Best, 

    Dean Clancy 
    Designer & Aviator 

// ENLIGHTENMENT

University Of Michigan
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Ann Arbor, MI // 2009 — 2013
Federal Aviation Training
Commercial Pilot Training
 KYIP + KPTK // 2024 — Current

// CONQUESTS

  • Marketing Director
    10/2024 - 07/2025 | Romulus, MI

    • Directed dual rebrand initiatives across print, e-commerce websites, social, print, and trade event channels to unify B2B & B2C identity. 

    • Overhauled two eCommerce websites - One resulting in a 61% increase in organic traffic and 38% growth in lead conversions within six months. 

    • Launched and managed integrated Google + Meta ad campaigns, driving 2.4x ROAS and a 20% reduction in CPL (cost per lead). Description text goes here

  • Experience Design Lead
    03/2023 – 09/2024 | Ann Arbor, MI

    • Led overhaul of client company’s [RoadScholars} branding and consumer-facing online touch-points, including social media and a complete ui/ux revamp on a new website and client portal, enhancing user engagement.

    • Conducted competitive analysis and consolidated insights to develop new functionalities and strategy, enabling customer interaction through a “my garage” client portal.

    • Developed a scalable Design System for Front-End Development and ease of content authoring by Industry Experts and Stakeholders.

  • UI/UX Consultant
    09/2022 - 03/2023  | New York, NY 

    • Implemented competitive UX research analysis to integrate within digital ecosystems and developed a modular, scalable design system to leverage across multiple sites. 

    • Led accessibility compliance audits and design remediation for enterprise financial platforms, ensuring 

  • Creative Technologist
     04/2021 - 09/2022 | Chicago, IL 

    • Developed evergreen Design Systems and AEM Content Authoring Components for use across multiple e-commerce brands in cross-functional collaboration with PMs, Developers, and QA. 

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

  • Senior Art Director
    11/2018 - 12/2020 | Detroit, MI 

    • 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. 

  • Co-Founder & Brand Director
    12/2016 - 11/2018 | Detroit, MI 

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

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

  • Communications Director
    08/2015 - 02/2017 | Detroit, MI 

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

    • Delivered 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. 

// Prowess

Tools Chips
User Experience Design User Interface Design Human Centered Design Design System Ownership A/B Testing User Research Aerospace Technology Mobility Design Human-AI Interaction (HAI) Product Design Industrial Design eCommerce Optimiztion Graphic Design Film + Motion Design Interaction Design Web Responsive UX Agile Methodology Product Deployment / Handoff QA/QC GTM Strategy Client Engagement Team Leadership WCAG Accessibility Amazon A+ Content Competitive Analysis Creative Direction Brand Development Hardware Integration UX Digital Marketing HTML CSS Meta Business Google Analytics Javascript Figma Sketch Adobe XD AEM Adobe Creative Suite InVision Zeplin Abstract Jira Confluence WordPress Squarespace Shopify SketchUp Rhino-3D Keynote MS Office Google Ads Generative AI

// Arsenal

Tools Chips
HTML CSS Meta Business Google Analytics Javascript Figma Sketch Adobe XD AEM Adobe Creative Suite InVision Zeplin Abstract Jira Confluence WordPress Squarespace Shopify SketchUp Rhino-3D Keynote MS Office Google Ads Generative AI

// Victories

Federally Certified Pilot
United States // 2025

Desai Business Accelerator Graduate
Ann Arbor, MI // 2017

Quicken Loans Detroit Demo Day Participant
Detroit, MI // 2017

Granted Level-3 Federal Security Clearance
United States // 2016

LAUNCH Hackathon Participant
San Francisco, CA // 2013

Martin Luther King Jr. Award Recipient
Ann Arbor, MI // 2013

// CONTACT

Detroit, MI. USA
N42° 19.886' W083° 02.745’