Design Director
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Based in the United States
calebsbarnes.work@gmail.com
A Design and Creative Technology
A Design and Creative Technology Professional that specializes in
professional that specializes in
AI & Agentic Systems
Product Strategy
Creative Direction
Creative Direction
echnology Innovation
Garfield™
Art, Design Revision, Development x Matt P.
Strawberry Shortcake™
Art, Design Revision, Collection Dev, x Steven C. .
SpongeBob SquarePants™
Art Production, & Collection Development x Matt P.
Teletubbies™
Designer, Collection Developer
"Care Bears: Unlock the Magic™
Lead Designer, Collection Developer
"Interactive Demo GIf"
UV's, Interaction Coding, AnimationsSpongeBob SquarePants™
Art Production, & Collection Development x Matt P.Garfield™
Art, Design Revision, Development x Matt P.Strawberry Shortcake™
Art, Design Revision, Collection Dev, x Steven C. .
SpongeBob SquarePants™
Art Production, & Collection Development x Matt P.Teletubbies™
Designer, Collection Developer
"Care Bears: Unlock the Magic™
Lead Designer, Collection Developer
"Interactive Demo GIf"
UV's, Interaction Coding, AnimationsSpongeBob SquarePants™
Art Production, & Collection Development x Matt P.Garfield™
Art, Design Revision, Development x Matt P.Strawberry Shortcake™
Art, Design Revision, Collection Dev, x Steven C. .
SpongeBob SquarePants™
Art Production, & Collection Development x Matt P.Teletubbies™
Designer, Collection Developer
"Care Bears: Unlock the Magic™
Lead Designer, Collection Developer
"Interactive Demo GIf"
UV's, Interaction Coding, AnimationsSpongeBob SquarePants™
Art Production, & Collection Development x Matt P.Garfield™
Art, Design Revision, Development x Matt P.Strawberry Shortcake™
Art, Design Revision, Collection Dev, x Steven C. .
SpongeBob SquarePants™
Art Production, & Collection Development x Matt P.Teletubbies™
Designer, Collection Developer
"Care Bears: Unlock the Magic™
Lead Designer, Collection Developer
"Interactive Demo GIf"
UV's, Interaction Coding, AnimationsSpongeBob SquarePants™
Art Production, & Collection Development x Matt P.
"Garfield™ © 2024 Paws, Inc. All rights reserved."
Production Artist, Design Revisionist, Collection Developer x Matt P."Strawberry Shortcake™ © 2024 WildBrain Ltd. All rights reserved."
Production Artist, Design Revisionist, Collection Developer x Steve C.
"SpongeBob SquarePants™ © 2024 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved."
Art Production & Collection Developer x Matt P."Teletubbies™ © 2024 DHX Media Ltd. All rights reserved."
Lead Designer, Collection Developer
"Care Bears: Unlock the Magic™ © 2024 Cloudco Entertainment. All rights reserved."
Lead Designer, Collection Developer
"Interactive Demo GIf"
UV's, Interaction Coding, Animations
"SpongeBob SquarePants™ © 2024 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved."
Art Production & Collection Developer x Matt P."Garfield™ © 2024 Paws, Inc. All rights reserved."
Production Artist, Design Revisionist, Collection Developer x Matt P."Strawberry Shortcake™ © 2024 WildBrain Ltd. All rights reserved."
Production Artist, Design Revisionist, Collection Developer x Steve C.
"SpongeBob SquarePants™ © 2024 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved."
Art Production & Collection Developer x Matt P."Teletubbies™ © 2024 DHX Media Ltd. All rights reserved."
Lead Designer, Collection Developer
"Care Bears: Unlock the Magic™ © 2024 Cloudco Entertainment. All rights reserved."
Lead Designer, Collection Developer
"Interactive Demo GIf"
UV's, Interaction Coding, Animations"SpongeBob SquarePants™ © 2024 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved."
Art Production & Collection Developer x Matt P."Garfield™ © 2024 Paws, Inc. All rights reserved."
Production Artist, Design Revisionist, Collection Developer x Matt P."Strawberry Shortcake™ © 2024 WildBrain Ltd. All rights reserved."
Production Artist, Design Revisionist, Collection Developer x Steve C.
"SpongeBob SquarePants™ © 2024 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved."
Art Production & Collection Developer x Matt P."Teletubbies™ © 2024 DHX Media Ltd. All rights reserved."
Lead Designer, Collection Developer
"Care Bears: Unlock the Magic™ © 2024 Cloudco Entertainment. All rights reserved."
Lead Designer, Collection Developer
"Interactive Demo GIf"
UV's, Interaction Coding, Animations"SpongeBob SquarePants™ © 2024 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved."
Art Production & Collection Developer x Matt P."Garfield™ © 2024 Paws, Inc. All rights reserved."
Production Artist, Design Revisionist, Collection Developer x Matt P."Strawberry Shortcake™ © 2024 WildBrain Ltd. All rights reserved."
Production Artist, Design Revisionist, Collection Developer x Steve C.
"SpongeBob SquarePants™ © 2024 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved."
Art Production & Collection Developer x Matt P."Teletubbies™ © 2024 DHX Media Ltd. All rights reserved."
Lead Designer, Collection Developer
"Care Bears: Unlock the Magic™ © 2024 Cloudco Entertainment. All rights reserved."
Lead Designer, Collection Developer
"Interactive Demo GIf"
UV's, Interaction Coding, Animations"SpongeBob SquarePants™ © 2024 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved."
Art Production & Collection Developer x Matt P.
Mockup Playground
Unofficial redesigns and mockups
Background
About Me
I'm a creative technology leader and solutions architect specializing in AI & agentic systems, product strategy, UI/UX, and 2D/3D experiences. I've built products and workflows for enterprise, government, healthcare, and entertainment partners including the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Nickelodeon, Paramount, and The Jim Henson Company. I hold a B.S. from UT Austin, am completing an M.S. in Technology Leadership at Brown, and hold certifications spanning AI, product, design, analytics, and cybersecurity.
I'm a creative technology leader and solutions architect specializing in AI & agentic systems, product strategy, UI/UX, and 2D/3D experiences. I've built products and workflows for enterprise, government, healthcare, and entertainment partners including the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Nickelodeon, Paramount, and The Jim Henson Company. I hold a B.S. from UT Austin, am completing an M.S. in Technology Leadership at Brown, and hold certifications spanning AI, product, design, analytics, and cybersecurity.
Core Competencies:
AI & Agentic Systems, Product Strategy, Creative Direction, UI/UX, Workflow Automation, 2D/3D & AR.
AI & Agentic Systems, Product Strategy, Creative Direction, UI/UX, Workflow Automation, 2D/3D & AR.
Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Emerging Technology Innovation, AI Integration & Application, Product Development, eCommerce.
Recent Experience
Creative Director & Solutions Architect
Creative Director & Solutions Architect
Creative Director & Solutions Architect
2025 - Present
2025 - Present
Director, Collectible Development
2024
Director, Collectible Development
Director, Collectible Development
2021 - 2024
Senior 3D Collectibles Designer
Senior 3D Collectibles Designer
Senior 3D Collectibles Designer
2021 - 2024
2021 - 2024
AR Application Developer
AR Application Developer
AR Application Developer
2020 - 2021
2020 - 2021
Specializations - Swipe To Scroll
Design
I develop 2D and 3D content, products, and design experiences, bringing ideas to life with a user-focused approach, incorporating storytelling and intricate details to create engaging experiences.
Product Development
Experienced in consumer product design, AR/VR, Web & Mobile product development.. Proven ability to develop product strategies across industries, from consumer products to commercial and government solutions
Content Strategy
I am an experienced professional in developing user-centric applications, including mobile, web, and AR solutions for military, nursing, and entertainment applications.
Pipelines and Automation
I write custom automation tools to streamline production workflows, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality results, achieving significant efficiency improvements in creative and technical pipelines.
Art Direction
I am an experienced leader, adept at leveraging data analytics and a strong design background to inform direction. My approach aims to engage consumers and reinforce brand identity.
Design
I develop 2D and 3D content, products, and design experiences, bringing ideas to life with a user-focused approach, incorporating storytelling and intricate details to create engaging experiences.
Product Development
Experienced in consumer product design, AR/VR, Web & Mobile product development.. Proven ability to develop product strategies across industries, from consumer products to commercial and government solutions
Content Strategy
I am an experienced professional in developing user-centric applications, including mobile, web, and AR solutions for military, nursing, and entertainment applications.
Pipelines and Automation
I write custom automation tools to streamline production workflows, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality results, achieving significant efficiency improvements in creative and technical pipelines.
Art Direction
I am an experienced leader, adept at leveraging data analytics and a strong design background to inform direction. My approach aims to engage consumers and reinforce brand identity.
Design
I develop 2D and 3D content, products, and design experiences, bringing ideas to life with a user-focused approach, incorporating storytelling and intricate details to create engaging experiences.
Product Development
Experienced in consumer product design, AR/VR, Web & Mobile product development.. Proven ability to develop product strategies across industries, from consumer products to commercial and government solutions
Content Strategy
I am an experienced professional in developing user-centric applications, including mobile, web, and AR solutions for military, nursing, and entertainment applications.
Pipelines and Automation
I write custom automation tools to streamline production workflows, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality results, achieving significant efficiency improvements in creative and technical pipelines.
Art Direction
I am an experienced leader, adept at leveraging data analytics and a strong design background to inform direction. My approach aims to engage consumers and reinforce brand identity.
Design
I develop 2D and 3D content, products, and design experiences, bringing ideas to life with a user-focused approach, incorporating storytelling and intricate details to create engaging experiences.
Product Development
Experienced in consumer product design, AR/VR, Web & Mobile product development.. Proven ability to develop product strategies across industries, from consumer products to commercial and government solutions
Content Strategy
I am an experienced professional in developing user-centric applications, including mobile, web, and AR solutions for military, nursing, and entertainment applications.
Pipelines and Automation
I write custom automation tools to streamline production workflows, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality results, achieving significant efficiency improvements in creative and technical pipelines.
Art Direction
I am an experienced leader, adept at leveraging data analytics and a strong design background to inform direction. My approach aims to engage consumers and reinforce brand identity.
Creative Direction
I direct 2D/3D, product, and brand experiences that pair clear storytelling with polished execution across entertainment, enterprise, and government work.
Product Strategy
I turn audience insights and business needs into product strategy, roadmaps, prototypes, and launch-ready experiences across web, mobile, AR, and commerce.
AI & Agentic Systems
I architect AI and agentic workflows that turn complex reports and data into automation, decision support, and actionable executive insights.
Automation & Pipelines
I build creative and technical automation that accelerates production, improves quality control, and scales delivery across design and AI workflows.
Creative Direction
I direct 2D/3D, product, and brand experiences that pair clear storytelling with polished execution across entertainment, enterprise, and government work.
Product Strategy
I turn audience insights and business needs into product strategy, roadmaps, prototypes, and launch-ready experiences across web, mobile, AR, and commerce.
AI & Agentic Systems
I architect AI and agentic workflows that turn complex reports and data into automation, decision support, and actionable executive insights.
Automation & Pipelines
I build creative and technical automation that accelerates production, improves quality control, and scales delivery across design and AI workflows.
Creative Direction
I direct 2D/3D, product, and brand experiences that pair clear storytelling with polished execution across entertainment, enterprise, and government work.
Product Strategy
I turn audience insights and business needs into product strategy, roadmaps, prototypes, and launch-ready experiences across web, mobile, AR, and commerce.
AI & Agentic Systems
I architect AI and agentic workflows that turn complex reports and data into automation, decision support, and actionable executive insights.
Automation & Pipelines
I build creative and technical automation that accelerates production, improves quality control, and scales delivery across design and AI workflows.
Creative Direction
I direct 2D/3D, product, and brand experiences that pair clear storytelling with polished execution across entertainment, enterprise, and government work.
Product Strategy
I turn audience insights and business needs into product strategy, roadmaps, prototypes, and launch-ready experiences across web, mobile, AR, and commerce.
AI & Agentic Systems
I architect AI and agentic workflows that turn complex reports and data into automation, decision support, and actionable executive insights.
Automation & Pipelines
I build creative and technical automation that accelerates production, improves quality control, and scales delivery across design and AI workflows.
Personal Works
Background
About Me
I am an experienced creative technology and design professional from the United States, with a focus on 3D collectibles and digital content creation. With several in the field, I have collaborated with esteemed clients such as the United States Air Force, The United States Navy, Atari, Nickelodeon, Paramount, The Jim Henson Company, and many more. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Arts & Entertainment Technologies from The University of Texas at Austin, as well as several other technical & professional certifications.
Core Competencies:
Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Emerging Technology Innovation, AI Integration & Application, Product Development, eCommerce.
Recent Experience
Director of Collectibles - Product, Strategy
2024 - 2024
Senior Licensed Brands Designer
2021 - 2024
AR Application Developer
2019 - 2021
Design & Media Team Lead
2016 - 2019
Personal Works
Personal Works - HOlD
Degrees & Certifications
Bachelor's of Science: Design & Creative Technologies
The University of Texas at Austin
Project Management: Professional Certification
Digital Marketing & E-Commerce: Professional Certification
Data Analytics: Professional Certification
Business Intelligence Professional Certification
UX Design Professional Certifcation
Microsoft
Product Management Professional Certification
IBM
AI Developer Professional Certification
IBM
AI Foundations for Business Specialization
IBM
Degrees & Certifications
Bachelor's of Science: Design & Creative Technologies
The University of Texas at Austin
Project Management: Professional Certification
Digital Marketing & E-Commerce: Professional Certification
Data Analytics: Professional Certification
Business Intelligence: Professional Certification
UX Design: Professional Certifcation
Microsoft
Product Management: Professional Certification
IBM
Oxford AI Ethics, Regulation & Compliance
IBM
AI Foundations for Business: Specialization
IBM
Degrees & Certifications
Bachelor's of Science: Design & Creative Technologies
The University of Texas at Austin
Project Management: Professional Certification
Digital Marketing & E-Commerce: Professional Certification
Data Analytics: Professional Certification
Business Intelligence: Professional Certification
UX Design: Professional Certifcation
Microsoft
Product Management: Professional Certification
IBM
Oxford AI Ethics, Regulation & Compliance
IBM
AI Foundations for Business: Specialization
IBM
Degrees & Certifications
Bachelor's of Science:
Design & Creative Technologies
UT Austin
Project Management:
Professional Certification
Digital Marketing & E-Commerce:
Professional Certification
Data Analytics:
Professional Certification
Business Intelligence
Professional Certification
UX Design
Professional Certification
Microsoft
Product Mangement
Professional Certification
IBM
AI Developer
Professional Certification
IBM
AI Foundations for Business
Specialization
IBM
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