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Ivan Cruz
Product Design Team Lead at Datadog
Ivan Cruz is a seasoned multidisciplinary designer and director with a rich background of over eight years in interactive design, animation, and development.
Throughout his career, Ivan has collaborated with top-tier companies like Wikipedia, Warner Bros, Sony, and Microsoft, contributing his expertise to diverse projects encompassing 2D and 3D animation, print, interactive experiences, and digital product design.
His passion lies in thriving within dynamic and fast-paced settings that encourage evolution and fine-tuning, where he believes in the transformative power of iteration and adaptation to elevate projects from good to exceptional.
Ivan honed his skills through formal education, acquiring a Digital Design Diploma and Foundation in Arts and Design with a focus on Graphic Design from the Vancouver Film School. Moreover, he has held pivotal roles in various prestigious organizations, including Datadog, Microsoft, TEAGUE, WINTR, Satellite Media, and more, where he showcased his leadership and design prowess.
In addition to his professional roles, Ivan has imparted his knowledge as a mentor at the Vancouver Film School and has contributed to the motion and graphic design field through roles at the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada and Sequence Post.
