Chad Syme

Chad Syme is an experienced creative professional with a strong background in design and product development. Chad started their work experience in 2007 as a User Interface Designer at Microsoft, where they contributed to the development of applications for the original Surface device. Chad then worked as a Principal Designer, refreshing the organization's visual identity and leading the design of an internal crowdsourcing web portal. Chad joined Xbox as a User Interface Designer & Visual Designer in 2010, creating engaging experiences for the Xbox dashboard and leading UX/UI work on mobile and Kinect apps. In 2012, they became an Art Director at SCORE AND TEN, LLC, overseeing digital design projects and assisting with business development. Chad then served as Creative Director at Mastin Labs, where they led the creative vision of the photography software startup and designed improvements to the eCommerce website. Chad later worked as a Design Manager at MBO Partners, participating in ideathons and focusing on accessibility. Chad also held roles as a Senior Product Designer at catch&release, contributing to new business opportunities, and as a Product Director at Splice, reviving and expanding product capabilities. Currently, Chad is working at Roar Social as the Head of Human Interface and Design.

Chad Syme attended The Art Institutes from 1994 to 1996, where they pursued a degree in Design and Visual Communications. However, they did not obtain a degree from this institution.