# Brad Donnelley >  Global Design Leadership Location: Cupertino, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/braddonnelley I'm an award-winning design leader who manages large-scale teams and drives global product portfolios from strategy to execution. I bring a rare blend of design, strategic, and operational thinking—shaping not just the work, but the systems, people, and structures that make great work possible. At my core, I approach leadership with a passion for storytelling, understanding that great design requires great framing. I thrive on navigating between the macro and the micro, as passionate about shaping the product vision as I am obsessing over the nuance of a micro-interaction. For me, the magic lies in this harmony: where clear strategic intent is elevated by world-class craft. Learn more at braddonnelley.com ## Work Experience ### Global Design Leadership @ Apple Jan 2021 – Present | California, United States Leading product design across global digital communication and commerce initiatives—blending strategy, systems thinking, and creative direction. I manage and mentor multidisciplinary design teams, supporting growth while driving work that connects product, brand, and user experience. ### Head of Product Design @ Huge Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | New York, United States Driving strategy, design, and growth across flagship global accounts—while leading interdisciplinary teams through complex, high-stakes work. I run the Product Design department, mentor talent, and set a high bar for creative leadership across the company. ### Director of Product Design @ Huge Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | New York, United States Shaping high-impact digital products used by millions—through clear design intuition and a strong grasp of user needs. I help evolve the Product Design practice while building team capability and mentoring designers to lead with confidence. ### Director of Product Design @ AKQA Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | New York, United States Turning bold ideas into business results—by connecting creative thinking with strategic execution. I work across experience, creative, and strategy teams, offering direction, removing roadblocks, and helping teams move faster and smarter together. ### Assoc. Director of Product Design @ AKQA Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | New York, United States Ensuring the creative bar stays high across design teams—by pushing for work that’s original, emotionally resonant, and grounded in user needs. I advocate for smart process, clear thinking, and fearless experimentation across global brands. ### Service Design Manager @ Fjord Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Sydney, Australia Overseeing service design delivery across complex projects—bringing clarity to vision, roles, and expectations. I keep teams aligned, motivated, and encouraged to explore different angles—while making sure the work is smart, focused, and on point. ### Senior Service Designer @ Fjord Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Sydney, Australia Defining how people interact with products and services—through hands-on work in workshops, concepting, and design. I help teams uncover what matters, cut through the noise, and create solutions that are as functional as they are thoughtful. ### Senior Product Designer @ Sensis Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Melbourne, Australia Responsible for leading UX activities on projects, working with clients, and collaborating across disciplines while balancing user needs and business objectives. ### Product Designer @ Sensis Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | Melbourne, Australia Working on end-to-end UX design processes – from up-front user research and prototyping, usability testing, through to visual design. ### Senior Visual Designer @ Australian School of Applied Management (ASAM) Jan 2010 – Jan 2012 | Melbourne, Australia Overseeing and developing brand and digital experience for ASAM, also including three major partner companies; National Leadership Institute, Women & Leadership Australia and Workplace Training Advisory Australia . ### Visual Designer @ Taylors – Urban Development | Infrastructure | Built Environments Jan 2007 – Jan 2010 | Melbourne, Australia Coordinating and leading digital brand and marketing collateral. Spanning from rebranding, intranet re-platform, online and mobile development strategy, to client side projects. ## Education ### Communication Design RMIT University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/braddonnelley - Website: http://braddonnelley.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/braddonnelley JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/braddonnelley/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-07