Renee Norton
About Renee Norton
Renee Norton is the Director of Product Design at Red Ventures, where she has worked since 2017. With a background in graphic design and a focus on empathetic creative strategies, she utilizes various design tools and has previous experience in roles at Three Deep Marketing and McCann.
Work at Red Ventures
Renee Norton has served as the Director of Product Design at Red Ventures since 2017. In this role, she focuses on creating design strategies that are empathetic and inclusive, ensuring alignment with both business goals and user needs. Her expertise includes utilizing various design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Invision, and Miro to enhance product design processes. Her tenure at Red Ventures has contributed to the development of innovative design solutions within the organization.
Previous Experience in Design
Before joining Red Ventures, Renee Norton held several design positions. She worked as a Digital Art Director at Three Deep Marketing from 2011 to 2015, where she spent four years in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Following that, she was a Senior Designer at McCann for one year, from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she began her career as a Junior Interactive Designer at Bingo Theory Inc. in 2011 for six months. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in various aspects of design.
Education and Expertise
Renee Norton earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a focus on Graphic Design and Drawing from St. Cloud State University. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for design system creation and design sprint facilitation. This expertise supports her current role in developing effective design strategies that meet user and business objectives.
Personality and Work Style
Renee Norton identifies as an Enneagram Type 8, known as 'The Challenger', which reflects her assertive personality. Additionally, she holds a Myers Briggs personality type of INTP, referred to as 'The Thinker'. These personality traits influence her approach to design and leadership, emphasizing a strong focus on problem-solving and strategic thinking.
Mobile Bar Service Venture
In addition to her design career, Renee Norton operates a mobile bar service with her husband. They utilize a fully remodeled vintage trailer to provide bar services for events in the Charlotte area. This venture showcases her entrepreneurial spirit and ability to manage diverse projects outside of her primary design role.