Dustin Putnam
About Dustin Putnam
Dustin Putnam serves as the Senior Director of Design at Red Ventures, where he has worked since 2022, advocating for creative solutions and orchestrating design initiatives. He has contributed to notable platforms and previously held various design roles within the company, enhancing team processes and fostering a positive creative environment.
Work at Red Ventures
Dustin Putnam has been with Red Ventures since 2016, progressing through various roles. He currently serves as the Senior Director of Design, a position he has held since 2022 in a remote capacity. In this role, he advocates for creative solutions during business strategy discussions, emphasizing the generation of tangible business value. Prior to this, he worked as the Director of Design from 2018 to 2022 and as a Senior Web Designer from 2016 to 2018, both based in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
Education and Expertise
Dustin Putnam earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Management from Warner University, completing his studies from 2004 to 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in design and business strategy, enabling him to effectively contribute to discussions that align creative solutions with business objectives.
Background
Before joining Red Ventures, Dustin Putnam built a foundation in design and team management. His experience includes orchestrating design sprints, co-creation sessions, brand sprints, and UX workshops. He has facilitated team-building workshops and retrospectives, focusing on cultivating a healthy creative culture within teams.
Achievements
During his tenure at Red Ventures, Dustin Putnam has played a key role in delivering memorable site experiences for notable platforms, including Lonely Planet, The Points Guy, and Best Colleges. He has also defined streamlined team processes from project intake to project handoff, enhancing efficiency and clarity within the design teams.