CURT QUENTIEN
San Francisco CA 94123 | (415) 627-7622 | curtquentien@gmail.com
www.curtquentien.com | www.linkedin.com/pub/curt-quentien/2/586/213
Profile
I am a forward-thinking and influential leader with proven success developing solutions that drive business and profit. I specialize in user experience design, user interface design, information architecture, digital product design, visual design, art direction, and creative direction.
Highlights
• 20 years of experience in the digital industry
• Exceptionally well organized with a sharp eye for detail
• Proven track record of successful team-building and management
• Expert in Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Experience
ADOBE SYSTEMS
A multinational computer software company headquartered in San Jose
—USER EXPERIENCE LEAD
July 2015–Present
• Engage with multiple stakeholders in drafting and brainstorming initial concepts
• Convey design ideas via sketches, storyboards, wireframes, and prototypes
• Present concepts and advocate for user experience to Adobe leadership
• Drive and/or collaborate user validation research (qualitative testing)
• Lead Adobe’s most profitable digital product design; the Plans page with an ARR of close to $2,000,000 a day
E. & J. GALLO WINERY
Established in 1933, they’ve become the world’s largest winery
—DIGITAL DESIGN DIRECTOR
Sept. 2014–June 2015
• Oversaw all creative design related to digital mediums for 90+ brands
• Worked cross-functionally with 100+ staff members to facilitate the execution of digital projects
• Functioned as the digital expert regarding online graphical implementation, brand stewardship, and UX guidance
• Helped eliminate the need for outsourcing creative production by bringing work in-house when possible
NEXTAG
A price comparison-shopping website with over 30 million users
—CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Apr. 2010–June 2014
• Maintained quality control for graphic design, site copy, and merchandising initiatives
• Led, directed, and mentored staff, including creative managers, designers, copywriters, and front-end developers
• Worked closely with CEO and upper management, regularly attending and presenting in product council meetings
• Successfully merged then managed two teams (content strategy and creative services) with 10+ team members
—CREATIVE MANAGER
Apr. 2010–Aug. 2012
• Delivered concept, original art creation, project design/development, and quality assurance
• Developed directory structure and file-naming scheme for improved productivity
• Ran experiments on UI, email, and banner ads that resulted in an RPV increase as high as 17%
HOTWIRE (an operating company of Expedia Inc)
A travel website which offers unsold travel inventory at discounted prices
—ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR
Nov. 2005–Mar. 2010
• Conceptualized, designed, and produced promotional assets and email campaigns
• Created merchandising landing page design, which pushed visitor rate to over 100,000 per week
• Redesigned exit popup banners, which resulted in an increased customer response of 5-7%
• Pitched and sold idea for email campaign that resulted in top performing email in company’s 10-year existence
EXPEDIA, INC
A parent company to several global online travel brands with bookings for over 10,000 partners
—WEB/GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Oct. 2004–Oct. 2005
• Supported production and development initiatives for Expedia.ca and other partner sites
• Provided concept development, design presentation, and production of graphical elements
• Created static/animated images, page/section layouts and Flash media initiatives
CARLSON MARKETING
A family-owned hospitality and travel company operating some of the world’s most recognizable brands
—WEB DESIGNER
Dec. 2002–Oct. 2004
• Developed strategic creative and web direction based on marketing strategy and client objectives
• Presented online concepts and program architecture to clients and internal account teams
• Prepared cost estimates for major web proposals and projects
JAMES RANSCOMBE ADVERTISING AGENCY
A Toronto-based advertising agency founded in 1992
—INTERACTIVE ART DIRECTOR
May 2000–May 2002
• Directed projects such as brand identity, websites, banner ads, and email campaigns
• Worked closely with usability specialists, copywriters, assistant web designers, and graphic artists
Education and Awards
Real World Agile and Scrum, Certificate of Completion, 2012
The Art Director's Club Merit Award for Website Design, 2003
INTERSHOP, Ecommerce Essentials Training Certificate, San Francisco, 2000
Seneca College, Computer Graphics Imagery Diploma, 1996–1997
San Francisco CA 94123 | (415) 627-7622 | curtquentien@gmail.com
www.curtquentien.com | www.linkedin.com/pub/curt-quentien/2/586/213
Profile
I am a forward-thinking and influential leader with proven success developing solutions that drive business and profit. I specialize in user experience design, user interface design, information architecture, digital product design, visual design, art direction, and creative direction.
Highlights
• 20 years of experience in the digital industry
• Exceptionally well organized with a sharp eye for detail
• Proven track record of successful team-building and management
• Expert in Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Experience
ADOBE SYSTEMS
A multinational computer software company headquartered in San Jose
—USER EXPERIENCE LEAD
July 2015–Present
• Engage with multiple stakeholders in drafting and brainstorming initial concepts
• Convey design ideas via sketches, storyboards, wireframes, and prototypes
• Present concepts and advocate for user experience to Adobe leadership
• Drive and/or collaborate user validation research (qualitative testing)
• Lead Adobe’s most profitable digital product design; the Plans page with an ARR of close to $2,000,000 a day
E. & J. GALLO WINERY
Established in 1933, they’ve become the world’s largest winery
—DIGITAL DESIGN DIRECTOR
Sept. 2014–June 2015
• Oversaw all creative design related to digital mediums for 90+ brands
• Worked cross-functionally with 100+ staff members to facilitate the execution of digital projects
• Functioned as the digital expert regarding online graphical implementation, brand stewardship, and UX guidance
• Helped eliminate the need for outsourcing creative production by bringing work in-house when possible
NEXTAG
A price comparison-shopping website with over 30 million users
—CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Apr. 2010–June 2014
• Maintained quality control for graphic design, site copy, and merchandising initiatives
• Led, directed, and mentored staff, including creative managers, designers, copywriters, and front-end developers
• Worked closely with CEO and upper management, regularly attending and presenting in product council meetings
• Successfully merged then managed two teams (content strategy and creative services) with 10+ team members
—CREATIVE MANAGER
Apr. 2010–Aug. 2012
• Delivered concept, original art creation, project design/development, and quality assurance
• Developed directory structure and file-naming scheme for improved productivity
• Ran experiments on UI, email, and banner ads that resulted in an RPV increase as high as 17%
HOTWIRE (an operating company of Expedia Inc)
A travel website which offers unsold travel inventory at discounted prices
—ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR
Nov. 2005–Mar. 2010
• Conceptualized, designed, and produced promotional assets and email campaigns
• Created merchandising landing page design, which pushed visitor rate to over 100,000 per week
• Redesigned exit popup banners, which resulted in an increased customer response of 5-7%
• Pitched and sold idea for email campaign that resulted in top performing email in company’s 10-year existence
EXPEDIA, INC
A parent company to several global online travel brands with bookings for over 10,000 partners
—WEB/GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Oct. 2004–Oct. 2005
• Supported production and development initiatives for Expedia.ca and other partner sites
• Provided concept development, design presentation, and production of graphical elements
• Created static/animated images, page/section layouts and Flash media initiatives
CARLSON MARKETING
A family-owned hospitality and travel company operating some of the world’s most recognizable brands
—WEB DESIGNER
Dec. 2002–Oct. 2004
• Developed strategic creative and web direction based on marketing strategy and client objectives
• Presented online concepts and program architecture to clients and internal account teams
• Prepared cost estimates for major web proposals and projects
JAMES RANSCOMBE ADVERTISING AGENCY
A Toronto-based advertising agency founded in 1992
—INTERACTIVE ART DIRECTOR
May 2000–May 2002
• Directed projects such as brand identity, websites, banner ads, and email campaigns
• Worked closely with usability specialists, copywriters, assistant web designers, and graphic artists
Education and Awards
Real World Agile and Scrum, Certificate of Completion, 2012
The Art Director's Club Merit Award for Website Design, 2003
INTERSHOP, Ecommerce Essentials Training Certificate, San Francisco, 2000
Seneca College, Computer Graphics Imagery Diploma, 1996–1997