Ben McCraw

About Ben McCraw

I am a design leader with extensive experience shaping creative teams and delivering impactful results across a range of industries. My focus has been on guiding design strategies that not only meet business objectives but also create meaningful user experiences. I believe in empowering teams to collaborate effectively and execute on a vision that aligns with both brand and audience needs.As SVP of Design at Umbrage, I strive to foster a culture of design excellence and ensuring the team’s work consistently delivers value to partners and clients. My leadership approach is rooted in mentorship and collaboration, ensuring designers are equipped to push boundaries while delivering practical, high-quality outcomes.

Experience

1. SVP of Design

   Umbrage

   Dec 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

Education

• Florida Southern College

  BS, Studio Art + Graphic Design + Communication

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Mobile Interface Design
• Creative Direction
• User Experience
• User Interface Design
• Interaction Design
• Operations Management
• Creative Strategy
• Creative Solutions
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Product Design
• Product Launch
• Ios Design
• Android
• Software Design
• Branding & Identity
• Visual Identity
• Corporate Branding
• User-Centered Design
• User Experience Design
• User Research
• Art Direction
• Management
• Process Improvement
• Business Process Improvement
• Process Optimization
• Branding
• Illustrator
• Information Architecture
• Mobile Applications
• Mobile Design
• Photoshop
• User Interface
• Branding
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop