CV — Kurtis Powers
I’m a creative leader with a long-standing focus on building brands, digital products, and user experiences where culture, technology, and design meet.
I’m the co-founder of Analogy, a creative consultancy where I work with startups and global brands across Music Tech, Fintech, Media, and Culture to shape meaningful digital and brand experiences.
Much of my work centers on building collaborative design teams, partnering closely with founders and leadership, and turning strategy into thoughtful, user-centered products and experiences.
Leadership Highlights
- 15+ years leading creative teams, UX initiatives, and product design programs
- Built and led multidisciplinary teams across design, strategy, animation, and product development
- Partnered directly with founders, executives, and product leaders
- Delivered work for Fortune 500 brands, cultural organizations, and venture-backed startups
- Extensive experience across brand systems, digital platforms, and experiential design
Expertise
- Creative Direction
- UX & Product Strategy
- Design Leadership
- Brand Systems
- Experience Design
- Human-Centered Design
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Startup Product Development
Selected Clients
- Adidas
- American Express
- Bloomberg
- Calvin Klein
- Chase
- Citi
- Coca-Cola
- Delta
- Ferrari
- IBM
- Johnson & Johnson
- Macallan
- Major League Soccer
- Michael Kors
- New York Stock Exchange
- Rolex
- Samsung
- Sephora
- Soulcycle
- Tiffany & Co
- Uniqlo
- Verizon
- WWE
Education
Seth Godin's altMBA — 2019
altMBA 32 Opal Cohort
Fashion Institute of Technology — 2005-06
Communication Design
School of Visual Arts — 2006
Editorial Design
Selected Experience
Analogy — Creative Director, Co-Founder
2018—Present
Creative consultancy focused on Brand, Product, and Experience Design for startups and cultural organizations.
- Lead creative strategy across branding, digital platforms, and physical experiences
- Manage multidisciplinary teams of designers, strategists, and developers
- Partner directly with founders and executive stakeholders to define product vision and brand identity
- Deliver UX strategy, digital product design, and brand systems for startups and established companies
- Facilitate collaborative workshops and human-centered design processes
Creative Consultant — UX, Product & Creative Direction
2005—Present
Provide Creative Direction, UX Strategy, and Design Leadership for agencies, startups, and global brands.
Clients include: American Express, Google, IBM, Samsung, Verizon, NYSE, Uniqlo, Macy’s, Macallan, USPS, Scholastic
Work includes:
- UX strategy and product design
- Creative leadership across multidisciplinary teams
- Brand systems and digital experience design
- Client strategy presentations and stakeholder collaboration
Dear Future — Director of UX (Consultant)
2018—2020
Led UX Strategy for digital media and product platforms.
Clients included: 21st Century Fox, Fox Sports, Holler, and Greenlight.
Caincade — Design Director
2017—2018
Directed UX and strategic design for Johnson & Johnson, Soulcycle and other brands.
SapientRazorfish — Associate Creative Director
2016—2017
Creative/UX lead for Chase Ultimate Rewards digital platforms and integrated campaigns.
SapientNitro — Senior Art Director/ACD
2013—2015
Clients: Verizon, Ferrari and more.
Control Group — Art Director / UX Designer
2011—2012
UX/UI for digital products including Delta, NYC.gov and Gagosian Gallery.
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