Director of Product Design
Drew A. Carter.
Connecting people, product,
and possibility.

A thoughtful approach.
A meaningful impact.
Perspective
Good design solves a problem.
Great design moves people
and businesses forward.
I bring a people-first perspective to product design — connecting a clear vision with the craft and collaboration it takes to make it real. My focus is on building thoughtful experiences and the teams behind them.
At the intersection of design, product, and engineering, I help teams ask better questions, navigate complexity, and turn ambitious ideas into purposeful products.
I lead with AI in the workflow. At Crunchyroll I championed bringing generative tools into everyday design practice — accelerating research synthesis, concept exploration, and documentation — while keeping human judgment and accountability at the center of every decision.
View my resumeWhat I bring
AI in product design workflows
Championed an AI-forward practice at Crunchyroll — putting generative tools to work across research synthesis, concept exploration, and design-system automation so teams spend more of their time on judgment, taste, and craft.
Design leadership
Build empowered teams. Mentor designers, nurture their strengths, and create a culture of trust, curiosity, and thoughtful critique.
Product vision & strategy
Translate customer insights into a clear product direction. Partner with product and engineering leaders to connect user needs with business priorities.
Craft & design systems
Set a high bar for interaction, visual design, and accessibility. Establish shared systems that help teams deliver cohesive experiences at scale.
Research & customer advocacy
Bring the customer’s perspective into the decisions that matter. Turn research into shared understanding and opportunities for meaningful improvement.
Experience
Crunchyroll
Director of Product Design
Crunchyroll
Senior Manager of Product Design
Paramount+
Manager of Product Design
GoDaddy
Lead Product Designer
Spur
Senior Product Designer
Big Ass Fans
Senior Product Designer
Bayer
Product Designer
Early career
Geospatial intelligence
University of Kentucky
Graduated