Greg Crist
About Greg Crist
Greg Crist is an Associate Creative Director with extensive experience in digital design, currently working at Sallie Mae and iFactory. He specializes in usability, accessibility, and interaction design, and has a strong background in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Current Role at Sallie Mae
Greg Crist serves as Associate Creative Director at Sallie Mae, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing creative projects and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior UI Designer at Sallie Mae for six years, starting in 2018. His work focuses on enhancing user experiences and integrating design with functionality.
Experience at iFactory
Greg Crist has been an Interactive Designer at iFactory since 2004, marking a 20-year tenure with the company. His role involves creating engaging digital experiences and collaborating with various teams to deliver effective design solutions. His extensive experience at iFactory has allowed him to work across multiple sectors, including higher education, nonprofit, and healthcare.
Previous Work at Bottlecap Studios Inc
Before his current roles, Greg Crist worked at Bottlecap Studios Inc as a Flash Developer from 2000 to 2003. This position provided him with foundational skills in interactive design and development, contributing to his overall expertise in the digital landscape.
Education and Expertise
Greg Crist earned a Master's degree in Painting and Printmaking from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, where he studied from 1994 to 1997. His educational background complements his professional experience, particularly in creating digital experiences that integrate storytelling with various delivery platforms. He specializes in usability, accessibility, interaction design, and microinteractions.
Collaborative Background
Throughout his career, Greg Crist has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams that include visual designers, IA/UX professionals, developers, web strategists, content writers, and producers. This collaborative approach has enhanced his ability to align client strategic goals with visual design and marketing initiatives, ensuring comprehensive project outcomes.