ABOUT

Byron Black

Byron Black studied design & Illustration at KUCD in Pennsylvania. He received the Terry Boyle Illustration Award, a BFA with Honors and was recognized as one of the Art Directors Club Top 100 students.

Byron spent the first 10 years of his career with creative agencies, where he was responsible for large—scale interactive product and experience launches for Verizon, Southwest, USPS & Bethesda Game Studios to name a few. While at AKQA, he worked across all accounts in the DC office, designing and writing Verizon’s first mobile design system and was integral in the design of Verizon’s in store tablet POS system. At RP3 agency, he directed digital creative teams agency-wide, oversaw team
expansion, and spearheaded the agency rebrand.

In 2015, he transitioned to an independent role, collaborating with founders, early-stage teams, and creative studios as both a design leader and solo design lead. He played a pivotal role in designing key in-game UI systems for Call of Duty Black Ops 2, 3, & 4, crafting digital and physical experiences for industry giants like Nike and Google. Additionally, he spearheaded the end-to-end product design experience for Capital One’s Money Coaching iPad app and digital booking dashboard.

Byron is a versatile product design lead with over 16 years of experience spanning strategic agencies, large organizations, and startups. As an accomplished creative leader and lead product designer, he boasts a proven track record in guiding cross-functional teams, shaping brand strategies, and delivering exceptional product experiences. Recently, he collaborated with Pacific Life’s design leadership teams, playing a pivotal role in enhancing and expanding the brand's design system while boosting its adoption across product teams.

When not working, Byron enjoys a wide range of creative passions including illustration, print and textile design, exploring the potential of ai, and writing brief heroic tales that outline his skills.

SKILLS

Crafting innovative digital experiences that align with forward-thinking product vision.

SERVICES

Design Leadership

Creative Direction

Product Design

User-Centered Design

Strategic Thinking

Innovation Awareness

Design Systems

Collaboration & Communication

Project Management

Brand Development

Team Leadership

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Illustration