Damon Nelson
About Damon Nelson
Damon Nelson serves as the Director of Experience Design at Adobe, where he has played a significant role in modernizing products like Illustrator for the iPad. With a background in design leadership at Odopod and contributions to various Adobe applications, he has extensive experience in the design industry.
Work at Adobe
Damon Nelson has served as the Director of Experience Design at Adobe since 2016. In this role, he led the launch of Illustrator for the iPad, which modernized the Illustrator experience for touch and Apple Pencil. He has also played a significant role in the development of several Adobe products, including Adobe Premiere, Premiere Rush, After Effects, and Adobe Capture. Additionally, he was instrumental in building and scaling the design team responsible for Adobe XD, contributing to its initial release.
Experience at Odopod
Prior to his tenure at Adobe, Damon Nelson worked at Odopod from 2005 to 2016. He held the position of Executive Design Director for 11 years, where he was involved in various design initiatives. Earlier in his career at Odopod, he served as Creative Director from 2005 to 2014 for 9 years. His leadership at Odopod contributed to the agency's reputation in the design industry.
Early Career at Vail Resorts
Damon Nelson began his professional career at Vail Resorts, where he worked as a New Media Designer for a period of 9 months in 1998 to 1999. This role provided him with foundational experience in design and media, setting the stage for his future endeavors in the design field.
Education and Expertise
Damon Nelson studied at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design. His educational background has equipped him with the skills and knowledge necessary for his roles in experience design and leadership in the tech industry.