Hi, I’m Doug Bantz.
Thanks for getting this far. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably checked out some of my work and thought it would be good to get to know more about me. I appreciate it.
I’ve always liked making things — whether it was in my childhood basement surrounded by weird electronic gadgets or in a studio painting, drawing, and sculpting stuff. Creating is inspiring, creating something for other people is even better, especially when I realized that when I asked them what they needed, I could help them solve issues and find solutions.
Some things might be good for you to know:
There’s nothing I like better than setting up the conditions for success, getting into the flow, and producing something of value
Learning comes from facing a challenge, finding a solution, and knowing you can face that challenge again in the future. I had a great time watching this situation evolve when I taught, and I always appreciate it when I see it happen at work.
Success comes when you’re supported. My wife and kids have taught me that.
Standard poodles are not to be taken lightly. Underestimate them at your peril. My dog taught me that.
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SKILLS
Product
Workshop Facilitation
UX Research
Usability Testing
Interaction Design
Prototyping
XP/Agile/Scrum
Management
Design Team Management
Development and Training
Coaching/Mentoring
Client Management
Financial Oversight/Reporting
Creative
Brand Development
Creative Development
Social/Web/Print Production
Film/Video Production
Tools
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
Sketch
Final Cut/Premiere
After Effects/Cinema 4D
ChatGPT& AI Tools
Educational
Development
Curriculum & Content Development
Educational Training
Staff Development
EXPERIENCE
ButlerBantz Communication & Design
Chicago, IL • 2007 – PRESENT
UX/Creative Director
Clients: Disney, Mattel, Girl Scouts, Scholastic, Continuum, Nielsen Media, Arcade Therapeutics
7Modes, Product Development
Clients: Astellas, Sanofi, Jazz, GSK, Abbvie
Northern Trust Corporation
VP, Design Director, Goals Driven Wealth Management
Chicago, IL • 4/2021 – 1/24
Coding Dojo
Director, UX/UI Program
Seattle, WA • 10/2020 – 7/2022
Flatiron School
Educational Development Manager, UX/UI Program
New York, NY • 4/2018 – 9/2020
Designation
Creative Director/Lead Immersion Instructor
Chicago, IL • 9/2016 – 4/2018
Continuum/Blue Chip Marketing
Associate Creative Director
Northbrook, IL • 12/2015 – 9/2016
Mattel/American Girl
Senior Creative Manager, Content
Middleton, WI 11/2013 – 6/2015
Girl Scouts of the USA
Creative Director
New York, NY 2/2010 – 11/2013
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Disney Consumer Products
Creative Manager, Consumer Products
White Plains, NY
Disney Adventures Magazine
Art Director
Northampton, MA
Douglas Bantz
Product Design
Creative Direction
Educational Consultant
