# Chris May

> Design @ServiceNow

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/chrismay

I’m a design leader, educator, and creative thinker with 25 years of international experience shaping cross-platform digital products. Hired and led design teams for iconic brands like Apple, Audi, Beats by Dre, Domino’s, and Nespresso, translating strategic goals into scalable solutions that drive growth, maintain consistency, and elevate the user experience.

Committed to designing innovative solutions that feel intuitive and functional beautifully—an ethos I’ve upheld throughout my career with a big heart and collaborative spirit.

## Work Experience
### Sr Manager, Product Design, Employee Experience @ ServiceNow
Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area

### Chief Design/Creative Officer, North America @ Elephant
Jan 2022 – Jan 2025 | New York, Los Angeles & San Francisco
Led strategic design initiatives in close partnership with business and product leaders—translating complex ecosystems into clear, compelling digital experiences. 

Built multidisciplinary teams across product design, art direction, motion, and writing, always with a keen eye for quality and effectiveness. 

Deeply passionate about fostering a values-driven culture championing initiatives like the Elephant XD Academy to mentor and grow the next generation of design talent.

### Executive Design Director @ Elephant
Jan 2018 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area
Established a design team embedded with Beats by Dre in Culver City, supporting digital marketing, platforms, and service channels—while also driving key strategic initiatives for Apple.

### Executive Design Director @ Elephant
Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco
Oversaw embedded UX and UI design teams onsite at Apple in Cupertino, delivering a range of confidential B2B and B2C projects across iOS, macOS, and web platforms.

### Judge @ The Webby Awards
Jan 2019 – Jan 2025 | New York, New York

### Group Design Director @ SapientRazorfish
Jan 2013 – Jan 2016 | Berlin, Germany
Led a multidisciplinary team designing for Audi’s digital ecosystem—including ownership apps, eCommerce tools, and launch communications across all digital channels.

### Design Director @ AKQA
Jan 2011 – Jan 2013 | Berlin Area, Germany
Built and led an international UX/UI team supporting Volkswagen’s global digital strategy. Designed interactive tools spanning the entire customer journey—from research and purchase through to ownership and service.

### Associate Design Director @ AKQA
Jan 2008 – Jan 2011 | London, United Kingdom
Oversaw the redesign of Sainsbury’s online grocery platform to incorporate homeware and electronics. Also developed seasonal campaigns with chef Jamie Oliver and oversaw email lifecycle marketing.

### Head of Design @ SYZYGY
Jan 2005 – Jan 2007 | London, United Kingdom
Designed first generation digital experiences for Channel 4, Mercedes-Benz and UBS—optimized everything for dial-up.

### Digital Designer @ SYZYGY
Jan 1999 – Jan 2005 | London, United Kingdom


## Education
### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication Design
University of Portsmouth


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/emigre10629
- Portfolio: https://chrismay.design

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Last updated: 2026-04-13