Isaiah Same
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Sarah Thomas
Isaiah has been both an incredible leader and mentor to me through many years of my career. Not only is he a strong lead that can delegate, challenge, and build up those he’s directing, he’s also a talented and skillful designer himself. He’s one of the most warm, patient, and considerate people I know. Through his council and belief in me, I’ve been able to build more confidence in my work and myself, and push my work to the best it can be.
Anita Lam
Beneath Isaiah’s serious demeanor is a warm and thoughtful leader. As my career counselor at Fjord, Isaiah’s perceptive guidance helped me identify the best approach to working with my design team—balancing talent, capability, and interest to not only bring out the best in the individuals, but to foster stronger team dynamics. Isaiah has been an exceptional coach. He motivated me to set goals beyond my project and career, to develop goals and interests outside of work that would feed back into my work life. More valuable than Isaiah’s well-versed craft and technical understanding is his storytelling and ability to connect and lift people up. Isaiah is an inspiring leader that I have learned tremendously from and would be thrilled to work with in the future.
Sarah Thomas
Isaiah has been both an incredible leader and mentor to me through many years of my career. Not only is he a strong lead that can delegate, challenge, and build up those he’s directing, he’s also a talented and skillful designer himself. He’s one of the most warm, patient, and considerate people I know. Through his council and belief in me, I’ve been able to build more confidence in my work and myself, and push my work to the best it can be.
Anita Lam
Beneath Isaiah’s serious demeanor is a warm and thoughtful leader. As my career counselor at Fjord, Isaiah’s perceptive guidance helped me identify the best approach to working with my design team—balancing talent, capability, and interest to not only bring out the best in the individuals, but to foster stronger team dynamics. Isaiah has been an exceptional coach. He motivated me to set goals beyond my project and career, to develop goals and interests outside of work that would feed back into my work life. More valuable than Isaiah’s well-versed craft and technical understanding is his storytelling and ability to connect and lift people up. Isaiah is an inspiring leader that I have learned tremendously from and would be thrilled to work with in the future.
Sarah Thomas
Isaiah has been both an incredible leader and mentor to me through many years of my career. Not only is he a strong lead that can delegate, challenge, and build up those he’s directing, he’s also a talented and skillful designer himself. He’s one of the most warm, patient, and considerate people I know. Through his council and belief in me, I’ve been able to build more confidence in my work and myself, and push my work to the best it can be.
Anita Lam
Beneath Isaiah’s serious demeanor is a warm and thoughtful leader. As my career counselor at Fjord, Isaiah’s perceptive guidance helped me identify the best approach to working with my design team—balancing talent, capability, and interest to not only bring out the best in the individuals, but to foster stronger team dynamics. Isaiah has been an exceptional coach. He motivated me to set goals beyond my project and career, to develop goals and interests outside of work that would feed back into my work life. More valuable than Isaiah’s well-versed craft and technical understanding is his storytelling and ability to connect and lift people up. Isaiah is an inspiring leader that I have learned tremendously from and would be thrilled to work with in the future.
Sarah Thomas
Isaiah has been both an incredible leader and mentor to me through many years of my career. Not only is he a strong lead that can delegate, challenge, and build up those he’s directing, he’s also a talented and skillful designer himself. He’s one of the most warm, patient, and considerate people I know. Through his council and belief in me, I’ve been able to build more confidence in my work and myself, and push my work to the best it can be.
Anita Lam
Beneath Isaiah’s serious demeanor is a warm and thoughtful leader. As my career counselor at Fjord, Isaiah’s perceptive guidance helped me identify the best approach to working with my design team—balancing talent, capability, and interest to not only bring out the best in the individuals, but to foster stronger team dynamics. Isaiah has been an exceptional coach. He motivated me to set goals beyond my project and career, to develop goals and interests outside of work that would feed back into my work life. More valuable than Isaiah’s well-versed craft and technical understanding is his storytelling and ability to connect and lift people up. Isaiah is an inspiring leader that I have learned tremendously from and would be thrilled to work with in the future.
Experience
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Genesis
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United States
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Market Research
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Partner, VP Design
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Mar 2022 - Present
A venture studio that starts and supercharges companies with positive purpose. A venture studio that starts and supercharges companies with positive purpose.
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Slalom
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France
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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Group Director, Product Innovation
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Mar 2020 - Feb 2022
Launched new products for Apple, Charles Schwab, Dell, USAA Launched new products for Apple, Charles Schwab, Dell, USAA
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Accomplice
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Director, Product & Design
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Jan 2019 - Feb 2020
Launched new products for Whirlpool, iFly, University of Kentucky Launched new products for Whirlpool, iFly, University of Kentucky
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Fjord
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Netherlands
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Manufacturing
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Director, Product & Design
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Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
Launched new products for Walmart, Subway, Cisco Launched new products for Walmart, Subway, Cisco
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Design Director
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Sep 2014 - Oct 2016
Launched new products for Disney, Pizza Hut, Caesars Entertainment, Lowe's, Wells Fargo Launched new products for Disney, Pizza Hut, Caesars Entertainment, Lowe's, Wells Fargo
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THINX
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United Kingdom
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Design Services
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Product, Design & Marketing
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Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Led brand, marketing, and product design Led brand, marketing, and product design
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Telegraph Creative
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United States
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Design Services
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Cofounder, CDO & COO
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2014
Co-founded the company, grew it to 30 employees, and oversaw design, program management, engineering, and operations teams Co-founded the company, grew it to 30 employees, and oversaw design, program management, engineering, and operations teams
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Think Positive
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E-learning
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Art Director
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Sep 2008 - Aug 2011
Led design across digital, broadcast, print, collateral and video for CVS/health, Honda, Regions Bank, PGA Tour, USGA, and IndyCar Led design across digital, broadcast, print, collateral and video for CVS/health, Honda, Regions Bank, PGA Tour, USGA, and IndyCar
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Samford University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Designer
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Aug 2006 - May 2008
Led advertising / marketing / creative branding campaigns for the college campus initiatives of non-profit organizations including Invisible Children, Save Darfur, Habitat for Humanity, Bread for the World, Hope for Hunger, and the International Justice Mission. Led advertising / marketing / creative branding campaigns for the college campus initiatives of non-profit organizations including Invisible Children, Save Darfur, Habitat for Humanity, Bread for the World, Hope for Hunger, and the International Justice Mission.
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Education
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Samford University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Graphic Design
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