About chrix.
Yes, I spell my name with an "x" - Why? Because it's cool!
Here's what AI says who I am: "Visionary design leader with over 20 years of experience in guiding high-impact design strategies and fostering innovative solutions across multiple industries. Proven ability to drive growth, enhance user experiences, and lead product teams to exceed business objectives. Adept at blending strategic insight with hands-on design expertise to deliver exceptional results."
It's mostly accurate but if you want to learn more, let's get to know each other, hit me up!
The past ten years
Designer
Ford Motor Company
Present - Jan 2025
I joined Ford to try something different. I've always had a passion for cars and motorcycles, so I figured it’d be cool to see how things work in this world.
Sr. Director, Product Design
Realtor.com
Aug 2024 - Dec 2024
I led the consumer design team at RDC as a Sr. Director, focusing on innovative stuff like AI integration and dynamic map layers for home search.
Sr. Director, Product Design (Executive)
Walmart Business
Feb 2022 - Aug 2024
I was brought on as a design leader to start something new at a Fortune 1 company and build a top-nothch design team from the ground up. So I did. It was a huge challenge, but it was exciting to get to create something impactful and bring together a talented crew to really make it all happen.
Product Design Leader
Amazon
Aug 2016 - Feb 2022
I was a UX Manager, I was an Individual Contributor, I was a sole designer for a team of 60, I rotated between 3 internal organizations, I worked on some of the coolest products out there, I collaborated with a ton of talented people, and learned a ton during my time at Amazon.
Walmart's Business Design Team: World-Class and Diverse!
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Recommendations
People are nice.
". . . It’s clear that Chrix leads with empathy, intentionality, and a deep commitment to craft. Any team would be lucky to have his guidance and leadership—I know we were."
Stephanie Darenkamp
Principal Product Designer - Realtor.com
". . . I highly recommend chrix to any company looking for an all around UX / Design leader--someone who can design himself and build a team to deliver."
Ashley Hubka
SVP and GM - Walmart Business