Daniel Chan

Director, Global Design Ops @ Sun Life

About

Daniel is a seasoned design leader with a decade-long background in art direction within advertising agencies, coupled with a strong foundation from his studies at OCAD. His journey into user experience design since 2009 has seen him contribute to the success of renowned brands like Johnson & Johnson, MasterCard, and Merck. Currently, Daniel leads a dedicated team at Cineplex, orchestrating user-centric experiences for movie enthusiasts. In addition to his agency and corporate experiences, Daniel has had the privilege of contributing to the startup landscape, playing a part in shaping innovative ventures along the way. At Lifie, he shaped a private life moment sharing mobile application, fostering intimate user interactions. His involvement with Devhaus, an AI-driven education startup, reflects his commitment to cutting-edge technologies in the pursuit of innovative educational solutions. Currently serving as the Director of Global DesignOps at Sun Life, one of Canada's largest insurance companies, Daniel's leadership extends to a global scale. In this role, he navigates the intersection of design and business, ensuring seamless design operations that align with overarching corporate objectives. Daniel's diverse portfolio and strategic leadership make him a compelling candidate for a grant application, showcasing his ability to drive impactful design solutions across various sectors, from startups to established corporate entities. Chandaniel.com

Country

Canada

City

Greater Toronto Area

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

User Experience, Art Direction, Creative Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Mobile Applications, Mobile Devices, Creative Direction, Concept Development, User Interface Design, Interaction Design, Experience Design, Information Architecture, Interactive Marketing, Digital Strategy, User Interface, Corporate Identity, User Experience Design, Outdoor Advertising, User-centered Design, Flash

Experience

Director, Global Design Ops

Sun Life

2021-11 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

Global

Director of Products and Agile Delivery

Cineplex

2020-10 - 2021-11 · 1 yr 2 mos

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Manage a team of talented product owners and scrum masters to drive innovation and improvement on Cineplex's digital experience. Collaborate with Cineplex User Experience Design team to foster a user-centric approach to product creation. Influence business stakeholders to establish a collaborative and agile working environment.

Director of Visual Design

Cineplex

2016-10 - 2020-10 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Toronto

Lead creative direction and foster a culture of great visual design in all channels for Cineplex. Collaborate with UX and UR leadership team to drive Cineplex UXD design processes.

Art Director

EPAM Systems

2015-5 - 2016-9 · 1 yr 5 mos

Toronto, Canada Area

Consult with stakeholders to gather UX and design requirements and drive UXD processes. Work collaboratively with UX Director to ensure delivery of websites, applications, and software with exceptional usability and impactful visual design. Supervisor and mentor visual designers to deliver consistent quality products.

Senior Art Director

Infusion (now Avanade)

2009 - 2015-5 · 6 yrs

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for user experience, art direction, creative sales and strategy for multiple interactive platforms such as Web portal, intranet, mobile application, Windows 8 application, Pixel Sense and other NUI based devices.

Art Director

GWP Brand Engineering

2008-10 - 2009-2 · 5 mos

Responsible for creating and executing multi-disciplined marketing campaign for account such as ING Direct, Kinder Surprise, Expedia, and Delta. Mentor and supervise junior creative teams and interns.