Designers in Brooklyn

I'm Rolf Jensen, a freelance creative director and designer based in Brooklyn, New York. I specialize in strategy, identity, systems, and rollout — helping brands develop clear visual languages and cohesive design systems. I've worked with clients at Google, Basic, and Love Henry.

I'm a brand and creative leader with over 15 years of experience helping brands, organizations, and individuals find the nugget of truth that best tells their story. Currently VP of Brand & Creative at Fi, I've previously led creative at Mother Design, R/GA, Gretel, Nike, and Bruce Mau Design. My work has been recognized by The One Club, D&AD, Cannes, AIGA, and the Art Directors Club.

I design things people use to make things

Netta Selene is a Brooklyn-based product designer and entrepreneur with a distinguished career spanning Airbnb, Etsy, Square, and Palantir. She has held roles ranging from Experience Designer to Product Design Manager, leading design at some of the most influential companies in tech. She is currently the Founder and CEO of Domingo, a Brooklyn-based skincare brand where she also serves as Head Formulator.

I run Primary, a brand sprint studio built on a simple idea: speed and quality can coexist. Previously, I started my career at Pentagram and Milton Glaser and led creative at a startup incubator, launching over 30 companies.

Tim Roussilhe is a Design Engineer at Stripe, where he bridges the gap between design and engineering to craft polished, high-quality digital experiences. His career spans roles at Squarespace, Compass, and Stink Studios, where he honed his craft across creative development, interaction design, and design systems. Tim is distinctive for his rare ability to work fluidly at the intersection of code and design, bringing both technical precision and a refined aesthetic sensibility to every project.

I'm a product designer and creative director based in Brooklyn, currently serving as Head of Design at Cosmos. I co-founded Foundation Labs, where I led design for the NFT platform Foundation from 2020 to 2026. I'm passionate about designing thoughtful, beautiful experiences for the internet.

John Kim is a designer based in Brooklyn, New York, focusing on digital product design. He currently leads design at Big Human as Director of Design, and previously worked at Work & Co and Instrument, and taught at School of Visual Arts and Pratt Institute.

Brazilian-born Designer and Creative Director with over 20 years of experience. Currently Group Creative Director at R/GA. Previously at Squarespace and Huge Inc.

Diógenes Brito is a Brooklyn-based designer and entrepreneur with a career spanning senior design leadership at Slack, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Lyft, alongside executive roles building and scaling both tech and hospitality businesses. He advises boards and leadership teams on product, customer, and growth strategy by applying rigorous, systems-based design thinking to real business constraints. As CEO of Yerba Buena and a longtime civic contributor through Prep for Prep and the Brito Family Foundation, he brings an unusually broad lens to the intersection of design and organizational impact.

Brannon Wellington is an award-winning Founding Product Designer at Listen Labs, bringing over 15 years of experience launching impactful products across industry-leading companies like Square, Cash App, and Pipe. With a multidisciplinary background spanning design systems, product design, art direction, web development, and motion graphics, Brannon operates at the intersection of craft and strategy. His work reflects a rare depth of expertise honed through principal-level roles at some of the most recognized brands in fintech and beyond.

I'm a creative director, designer, writer, strategic thinker, and team leader who loves thoughtful design and sharp one-liners. See some of what I make at my personal portfolio.

Michael Villaseñor is a seasoned design leader with over 20 years of experience shaping culture-driven visual storytelling across some of media's most iconic brands. Currently serving as Head of Design for the Podcast Mission at Spotify, he brings a transformative approach to audio and video creator experiences, informed by executive roles at Hearst and The New York Times. Based in Brooklyn, Michael is a dynamic force at the intersection of design, culture, and innovation.