# William Buffington

> Creative Director | UX Strategy & Brand Systems | Designing Secure, Scalable, Human Experiences

Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/williambuffington

With over 20 years of experience in digital product design, branding, and marketing, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with industry leaders such as Google, Ziff Davis, Electronic Arts, and Ridgeline International.

My career spans advertising, UX strategy, and creative direction, united by a consistent focus: building scalable and accessible design systems that are both functional and visually compelling.

During six years at Google, I contributed to high-impact initiatives that generated billions in revenue. Today, I focus on crafting secure, human-centered software that protects people and organizations from digital threats.

I excel at connecting design with strategy, leading small teams, mentoring peers, and bridging the gap between business goals and technical execution. By working closely with stakeholders across engineering, business development, and executive leadership, I help bring clarity and creativity to complex challenges.

Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area and now based in the Greater Washington, D.C. region, I’m passionate about creating work that not only looks good, but truly makes a difference.

## Work Experience
### Principal Designer @ Ridgeline International, LLC
Jan 2026 – Present | Washington, DC

### Senior UX/UI Designer @ Ridgeline International, LLC
Jan 2023 – Jan 2026 | Washington, District of Columbia, United States

### Senior UI/UX Designer @ Rasgo
Jan 2020 – Jan 2023

### Senior UI/UX Designer @ T4S Partners, Inc.
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020

### Art Director @ Ad Riot
Jan 2002 – Jan 2020

### Senior Interaction Designer @ Google
Jan 2013 – Jan 2018 | Boulder, CO

### Designer & Production Automation @ Electronic Arts
Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | Redwood City, CA

### Senior Product Designer @ NetShelter Technology Media
Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Creative Director @ Double Fusion
Jan 2008 – Jan 2010 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Senior Marketing Designer @ Ziff Davis Media
Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Print Designer @ GA Communications
Jan 2006 – Jan 2007 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Web Designer @ Netopia
Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 | San Francisco Bay Area


## Education
### Master of Professional Studies in Data Analytics and Visualization
Maryland Institute College of Art

### Master of Business Administration - MBA
Walden University

### Bachelor of Science - BS in Telecommunications, Multimedia, & Applied Computing with a focus in Design
California State University, Monterey Bay


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/wbuffington
- Portfolio: http://williambuffington.com
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- Portfolio: https://cryptidcarl.com

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Last updated: 2026-03-31