Mike Mates

Meet Mike Mates, a multifaceted professional with a strong background in brand strategy, experience design, and marketing. Mike's expertise has been honed through his years of experience in various roles across different organizations. He currently serves as Senior Director of Brand, Marketing, Content, and Strategy at Slalom Build, where he works tirelessly to shape the company's culture and produce customer-centric offerings.

Mike's innate creativity and love for lifelong learning have made him an invaluable asset to any team he's been a part of. In fact, even though he studied Associate of Arts and Sciences in Multimedia Design at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, he has never stopped immersing himself in unfamiliar terrains to keep his mind sharp and his skills relevant.

Mike is a seasoned professional with a proven track record of delivering meaningful design-driven solutions. He's held various leadership positions throughout his career, including Director of Experience Strategy and Design at Slalom Build, Practice Lead of Experience Design in the US with Slalom, and Brand Director at UP Global, to name a few.

In addition to his work at Slalom Build, Mike has also held positions as a Creative Director at Urban Influence, an Interaction Designer at Dot Blue Design, and a Freelance Designer at various companies.

Mike is a versatile problem solver with a passion for people, craft, and innovative design solutions. His skills and expertise are highly sought after in the industry, and he continues to innovate and inspire wherever he goes.