Jon is a seasoned software developer and technology leader with expertise in backend services, mobile apps, and cloud infrastructure. With a career spanning innovative projects for brands like Warner Bros., DC Universe, and Harry Potter Wizarding World, Jon combines technical excellence with leadership to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions. At 1235Media, with over 30 years of experience, he specializes in backend and API development, cloud optimization, mobile and web applications, and end-to-end project management for industries including AAA video games and streaming platforms.

Jon is a seasoned software developer and technology leader with expertise in backend services, mobile apps, and cloud infrastructure. With a career spanning innovative projects for brands like Warner Bros., DC Universe, and Harry Potter Wizarding World, Jon combines technical excellence with leadership to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions. At 1235Media, with over 30 years of experience, he specializes in backend and API development, cloud optimization, mobile and web applications, and end-to-end project management for industries including AAA video games and streaming platforms.

Jon is a seasoned software developer and technology leader with expertise in backend services, mobile apps, and cloud infrastructure. With a career spanning innovative projects for brands like Warner Bros., DC Universe, and Harry Potter Wizarding World, Jon combines technical excellence with leadership to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions. At 1235Media, with over 30 years of experience, he specializes in backend and API development, cloud optimization, mobile and web applications, and end-to-end project management for industries including AAA video games and streaming platforms.

JON WEAR

Head of Development / 1235 Media

JON WEAR

Head of Development / 1235 Media

Jan-Jan is based in Las Vegas and specializes in product, design, and experiences. She's had the privilege of working with influential brands including the New York Post, Page Six, Moody's, Stash, Christie's, Fuse, Clarins, Rebecca Minkoff, Discovery, and many more. She also helps countless startups develop and define their creative vision. 

Jan-Jan is based in Las Vegas and specializes in product, design, and experiences. She's had the privilege of working with influential brands including the New York Post, Page Six, Moody's, Stash, Christie's, Fuse, Clarins, Rebecca Minkoff, Discovery, and many more. She also helps countless startups develop and define their creative vision. 

Jan-Jan is based in Las Vegas and specializes in product, design, and experiences. She's had the privilege of working with influential brands including the New York Post, Page Six, Moody's, Stash, Christie's, Fuse, Clarins, Rebecca Minkoff, Discovery, and many more. She also helps countless startups develop and define their creative vision. 

JAN-JAN TAYSON

Product Design

JAN-JAN TAYSON

Product Design

JAN-JAN TAYSON

Product Design

Elizabeth is an award-winning Creative Director, Art Director, Video Director, Animator, Designer, and Artist. With 20 years of experience, she specializes in social media, short-form video, and design for entertainment and media brands. Known for her whimsically rebellious style blending offbeat visuals, humor, and nostalgia, her work connects with youthful, contemporary audiences. Her clients include NBCUniversal, Paramount (Comedy Central, MTV), Google, New York Post, Entertainment Weekly, and more.

Elizabeth is an award-winning Creative Director, Art Director, Video Director, Animator, Designer, and Artist. With 20 years of experience, she specializes in social media, short-form video, and design for entertainment and media brands. Known for her whimsically rebellious style blending offbeat visuals, humor, and nostalgia, her work connects with youthful, contemporary audiences. Her clients include NBCUniversal, Paramount (Comedy Central, MTV), Google, New York Post, Entertainment Weekly, and more.

Elizabeth is an award-winning Creative Director, Art Director, Video Director, Animator, Designer, and Artist. With 20 years of experience, she specializes in social media, short-form video, and design for entertainment and media brands. Known for her whimsically rebellious style blending offbeat visuals, humor, and nostalgia, her work connects with youthful, contemporary audiences. Her clients include NBCUniversal, Paramount (Comedy Central, MTV), Google, New York Post, Entertainment Weekly, and more.

ELIZABETH STARKEY

Creative Direction / Video Production

ELIZABETH STARKEY

Creative Direction / Video Production

Andrew creates digital experiences that delight millions of people. He is a seasoned tech and media leader whose clients and past employers include Apple, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and CNN. Andrew is a former journalist and long-time tinkerer who loves to bring storytelling to life for new audiences.

Andrew creates digital experiences that delight millions of people. He is a seasoned tech and media leader whose clients and past employers include Apple, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and CNN. Andrew is a former journalist and long-time tinkerer who loves to bring storytelling to life for new audiences.

Andrew creates digital experiences that delight millions of people. He is a seasoned tech and media leader whose clients and past employers include Apple, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and CNN. Andrew is a former journalist and long-time tinkerer who loves to bring storytelling to life for new audiences.

ANDREW PHELPS

Product + Strategy

ANDREW PHELPS

Product + Strategy

ANDREW PHELPS

Product + Strategy

Currently located in Colorado, by way of Chicago and NYC, Karen is a UX and product design leader with more than 14 years of experience crafting solutions for global brands. Her work reaches an average daily global audience of 120M. Specializing in consumer engagement, product growth, and revenue-driven initiatives, she has created work for brands such as TIME, Apple, Google, People, Entertainment Weekly, Sports Illustrated, Charter Spectrum, and many more. Her extensive background in hands-on design thinking is immensely helpful in understanding the user’s point of view and connecting it to company strategy.

Currently located in Colorado, by way of Chicago and NYC, Karen is a UX and product design leader with more than 14 years of experience crafting solutions for global brands. Her work reaches an average daily global audience of 120M. Specializing in consumer engagement, product growth, and revenue-driven initiatives, she has created work for brands such as TIME, Apple, Google, People, Entertainment Weekly, Sports Illustrated, Charter Spectrum, and many more. Her extensive background in hands-on design thinking is immensely helpful in understanding the user’s point of view and connecting it to company strategy.

Currently located in Colorado, by way of Chicago and NYC, Karen is a UX and product design leader with more than 14 years of experience crafting solutions for global brands. Her work reaches an average daily global audience of 120M. Specializing in consumer engagement, product growth, and revenue-driven initiatives, she has created work for brands such as TIME, Apple, Google, People, Entertainment Weekly, Sports Illustrated, Charter Spectrum, and many more. Her extensive background in hands-on design thinking is immensely helpful in understanding the user’s point of view and connecting it to company strategy.

KAREN WERLING PETERSON

UX/UI Design

KAREN WERLING PETERSON

UX/UI Design

Doug runs Storyarc, a studio dedicated to solving brand challenges by blending the art of storytelling with the power of technology. Over his career, he’s collaborated with some of the world’s most iconic entertainment brands—DC, Harry Potter, Warner Bros., Paris Hilton, Bravo, Food Network, HGTV, NBCUniversal, Time, PEOPLE, InStyle, and more—while mentoring talented colleagues who’ve shaped him into a stronger, more thoughtful leader. From crafting apps and magic wands to building SVOD platforms and unforgettable live events. But his true passion lies in transforming legacy brands into thriving digital powerhouses.

Doug runs Storyarc, a studio dedicated to solving brand challenges by blending the art of storytelling with the power of technology. Over his career, he’s collaborated with some of the world’s most iconic entertainment brands—DC, Harry Potter, Warner Bros., Paris Hilton, Bravo, Food Network, HGTV, NBCUniversal, Time, PEOPLE, InStyle, and more—while mentoring talented colleagues who’ve shaped him into a stronger, more thoughtful leader. From crafting apps and magic wands to building SVOD platforms and unforgettable live events. But his true passion lies in transforming legacy brands into thriving digital powerhouses.

Doug runs Storyarc, a studio dedicated to solving brand challenges by blending the art of storytelling with the power of technology. Over his career, he’s collaborated with some of the world’s most iconic entertainment brands—DC, Harry Potter, Warner Bros., Paris Hilton, Bravo, Food Network, HGTV, NBCUniversal, Time, PEOPLE, InStyle, and more—while mentoring talented colleagues who’ve shaped him into a stronger, more thoughtful leader. From crafting apps and magic wands to building SVOD platforms and unforgettable live events. But his true passion lies in transforming legacy brands into thriving digital powerhouses.

DOUGLAS PARKER

Founder / Head of Design

DOUGLAS PARKER

Founder / Head of Design

Hana is an New York based Graphic Designer and Product Designer with entertainment and media industry experience, specializing in UX design, visual branding, motion graphics, and digital assets. Driven by her passion for creativity and collaboration, she thrives in environments that value design innovation. Hana balances her professional pursuits with a love of nerd culture and spending time with her dog.

Hana is an New York based Graphic Designer and Product Designer with entertainment and media industry experience, specializing in UX design, visual branding, motion graphics, and digital assets. Driven by her passion for creativity and collaboration, she thrives in environments that value design innovation. Hana balances her professional pursuits with a love of nerd culture and spending time with her dog.

Hana is an New York based Graphic Designer and Product Designer with entertainment and media industry experience, specializing in UX design, visual branding, motion graphics, and digital assets. Driven by her passion for creativity and collaboration, she thrives in environments that value design innovation. Hana balances her professional pursuits with a love of nerd culture and spending time with her dog.

HANA LANZKOWSKY

UX/UI Design

HANA LANZKOWSKY

UX/UI Design

HANA LANZKOWSKY

UX/UI Design

Based in Texas, Yeji is a creative professional passionate about crafting impactful designs. Her portfolio spans editorial, social, and branding projects for top brands like Marriott Bonvoy, Baron & Baron, Montessori, Penguin Random House, and Travel + Leisure. Skilled in logo design, infographics, illustrations, animations, and branding, Yeji’s work showcases her attention to detail, immersive approach, and strong communication. She thrives on bringing ideas to life that resonate with audiences worldwide.

Based in Texas, Yeji is a creative professional passionate about crafting impactful designs. Her portfolio spans editorial, social, and branding projects for top brands like Marriott Bonvoy, Baron & Baron, Montessori, Penguin Random House, and Travel + Leisure. Skilled in logo design, infographics, illustrations, animations, and branding, Yeji’s work showcases her attention to detail, immersive approach, and strong communication. She thrives on bringing ideas to life that resonate with audiences worldwide.

Based in Texas, Yeji is a creative professional passionate about crafting impactful designs. Her portfolio spans editorial, social, and branding projects for top brands like Marriott Bonvoy, Baron & Baron, Montessori, Penguin Random House, and Travel + Leisure. Skilled in logo design, infographics, illustrations, animations, and branding, Yeji’s work showcases her attention to detail, immersive approach, and strong communication. She thrives on bringing ideas to life that resonate with audiences worldwide.

YEJI KIM

Illustration / Animation / Branding

YEJI KIM

Illustration / Animation / Branding

David is a music composer, sound designer, storyteller and entrepreneur. He worked with Disney for a decade before launching a creative audio company, Fairfield Audio. David has worked with the world’s most beloved brands, including Minecraft, the Olympics, Harry Potter, Disney (across 7 games, tv commercials, Disney Parks products, and web content), DC Comics, New York Fashion Week, Niantic, Hyper Hippo, Club Penguin, and more. Most of all, David cares about people, creativity, and making projects wildly successful through audio.

David is a music composer, sound designer, storyteller and entrepreneur. He worked with Disney for a decade before launching a creative audio company, Fairfield Audio. David has worked with the world’s most beloved brands, including Minecraft, the Olympics, Harry Potter, Disney (across 7 games, tv commercials, Disney Parks products, and web content), DC Comics, New York Fashion Week, Niantic, Hyper Hippo, Club Penguin, and more. Most of all, David cares about people, creativity, and making projects wildly successful through audio.

David is a music composer, sound designer, storyteller and entrepreneur. He worked with Disney for a decade before launching a creative audio company, Fairfield Audio. David has worked with the world’s most beloved brands, including Minecraft, the Olympics, Harry Potter, Disney (across 7 games, tv commercials, Disney Parks products, and web content), DC Comics, New York Fashion Week, Niantic, Hyper Hippo, Club Penguin, and more. Most of all, David cares about people, creativity, and making projects wildly successful through audio.

DAVID FAIRFIELD

Sound Design

DAVID FAIRFIELD

Sound Design

Uyen is a product designer based in Brooklyn NY specializing in launching consumer products for iconic brands like Harry Potter, DC Comics, Cartoon Network, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, Forbes and more. Her work spans across web, mobile apps, and OTT platforms, bringing engaging experiences directly to users. In addition to her work as a product designer, she also dabbles with illustration and photography in her free time.

Uyen is a product designer based in Brooklyn NY specializing in launching consumer products for iconic brands like Harry Potter, DC Comics, Cartoon Network, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, Forbes and more. Her work spans across web, mobile apps, and OTT platforms, bringing engaging experiences directly to users. In addition to her work as a product designer, she also dabbles with illustration and photography in her free time.

Uyen is a product designer based in Brooklyn NY specializing in launching consumer products for iconic brands like Harry Potter, DC Comics, Cartoon Network, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, Forbes and more. Her work spans across web, mobile apps, and OTT platforms, bringing engaging experiences directly to users. In addition to her work as a product designer, she also dabbles with illustration and photography in her free time.

UYEN CAO

UX Design / Photography

UYEN CAO

UX Design / Photography

Nate is a visual storyteller with over 10 years of experience bringing brands to life through art direction, design, illustration, and animation. He has created for global brands like Budweiser, Red Bull, KFC, DreamWorks, DIAGEO, Coach, and Ulta, spanning industries such as CPG, fashion, beauty, and entertainment. Nate’s versatility shines in his work, from pop-culture collectibles to digital campaigns, driven by his passion for compelling narratives.

Nate is a visual storyteller with over 10 years of experience bringing brands to life through art direction, design, illustration, and animation. He has created for global brands like Budweiser, Red Bull, KFC, DreamWorks, DIAGEO, Coach, and Ulta, spanning industries such as CPG, fashion, beauty, and entertainment. Nate’s versatility shines in his work, from pop-culture collectibles to digital campaigns, driven by his passion for compelling narratives.

Nate is a visual storyteller with over 10 years of experience bringing brands to life through art direction, design, illustration, and animation. He has created for global brands like Budweiser, Red Bull, KFC, DreamWorks, DIAGEO, Coach, and Ulta, spanning industries such as CPG, fashion, beauty, and entertainment. Nate’s versatility shines in his work, from pop-culture collectibles to digital campaigns, driven by his passion for compelling narratives.

NATE BEAR

Illustration / Motion Graphics / Creative Direction

NATE BEAR

Illustration / Motion Graphics / Creative Direction

NATE BEAR

Illustration / Motion Graphics / Creative Direction

Apollo is an award-winning New York based freelance motion graphics animator and designer. A self-taught graphic designer, Apollo transitioned to motion design and animation working in a variety of formats including projection maps, digital out of home, broadcasting, documentaries and live events. Some of his clients include Google, MTV, Disney +, HBO, Spotify, Imagine Films, EPSN, Showtime Network, Netflix, NBC, Shaquille O’Neil and Taylor Swift.

Apollo is an award-winning New York based freelance motion graphics animator and designer. A self-taught graphic designer, Apollo transitioned to motion design and animation working in a variety of formats including projection maps, digital out of home, broadcasting, documentaries and live events. Some of his clients include Google, MTV, Disney +, HBO, Spotify, Imagine Films, EPSN, Showtime Network, Netflix, NBC, Shaquille O’Neil and Taylor Swift.

Apollo is an award-winning New York based freelance motion graphics animator and designer. A self-taught graphic designer, Apollo transitioned to motion design and animation working in a variety of formats including projection maps, digital out of home, broadcasting, documentaries and live events. Some of his clients include Google, MTV, Disney +, HBO, Spotify, Imagine Films, EPSN, Showtime Network, Netflix, NBC, Shaquille O’Neil and Taylor Swift.

APOLLO BALDOZ

Motion Graphics / Visual Design

APOLLO BALDOZ

Motion Graphics / Visual Design

the Collective

the Collective

the Collective

Storyarc is a dynamic team of top agency and brand-side creatives, developers, and strategists dedicated to solving complex challenges. We specialize in UX/UI, branding, content creation, product design, strategy, events, and marketing.

Storyarc is a dynamic team of top agency and brand-side creatives, developers, and strategists dedicated to solving complex challenges. We specialize in UX/UI, branding, content creation, product design, strategy, events, and marketing.

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