Hi, I’m Sayf.

pronounced ‘SAFE’

I’m an award-winning director and designer with 14+ years in the field in both agency and in-house settings. I help brands push creative boundaries and design meaningful solutions tailored to their specific needs. I believe the best designs are those driven by passion and grounded by values.

Outside of work, I’m a husband, father, outdoor adventure seeker and home renovation DIY enthusiast.

here’s me (on a good day)

Here’s A collection of works showing my love for branding, interfaces, and design solutions.

Yosemite
DirecTV
Fender
The North Face
Dockers
LL Bean
Brita
Kimpton Hotels
Sundance Film Festival
Hog & Rocks
HSN
Burt's Bees
SF Film Society
IBM Watson
Rainforest Action Network
Pine-Sol

Yosemite

DirecTV

Fender

The North Face

Dockers

LL Bean

Brita

Kimpton Hotels

Sundance Film Festival

Hog & Rocks

HSN

Burt's Bees

SF Film Society

IBM Watson

Rainforest Action Network

Pine-Sol


[unpaid] testimonials

  • "Sayf is one of my favorite people I've worked with. A truly great guy, team player and super creative, from designs to conceptual thinking and craft. Not to mention he's hilarious. he's got deep experience and expertise. I can't recommend him enough."

    B.C. LeDoux
    Managing Partner / Chief Creative Officer at Noble Studios

  • "It’s no surprise that many of the projects he contributed to went on to win multiple industry awards. Beyond his technical skill, Sayf brings a rare level of humility and kindness to his work. He is collaborative, grounded, and a joy to work with."

    Razib Hossein
    Creative Director of Brand Experience at Noble Studios

  • "Sayf is one of the most talented designers we've had work at Noble Studios. Having been in business for over 22 years, it is wonderful when you come across someone with so much talent as well as a great influencer of a positive work culture."

    Season Elcome - Lopiccolo
    Chief Operating Officer at Noble Studios

  • "He's a collaborative teammate, always open to feedback and bringing ideas to the table... he did particularly standout designs for the new Yosemite.com, which ultimately led to several awards including an AAF Reno Best in Show Award recognition. He balanced the user experience with the brand and the story we needed to tell about the region."

    Gabbi Hall
    Director of Brand Experience at Noble Studios

  • "Sayf is a phenomenal designer, art director, overall creative and teammate. He's a genuine person with a bright smile and a kind heart. He operated in a client-facing role for some of our biggest clients and most complex websites with ease, and helped to cut through ambiguity and find clear strategies to win and delight at every turn."

    Davis Bauman
    Director of Digital Experience at Noble Studios

  • "I've had the pleasure of working with Sayf at two different companies with very different cultures. He always brings a level of creative talent matched with a positive roll-up-his sleeves attitude. We've both grown significantly in our time working together and I am excited to be able to continue to benefit and learn from his talents, energy and forward-thinking."

    Ben Ragains
    Director of Operations at EFO Insights

  • "Sayf consistently brought top-notch work to the table. He didn’t just deliver on expectations, he pushed ideas further, added fresh perspectives, and elevated the creative in ways that mattered. Every time. If you’re looking for someone who’s got serious design chops, a unique creative point of view, and the kind of character that makes teams stronger, Sayf is that person."

    Jarrod Lopiccolo
    CEO and Co-founder of Noble Studios

  • "Sayf is a passionate and gifted creative who puts his whole heart into his work. Not only does he show up with a kind and curious spirit, but he also knows how to leverage the wide range of tools in his toolbox, often in a clever, "MacGyver-like" way.

    Amy Pressnall
    Senior Director of Creative Services at MOBÉ

  • SF Film Society

  • Sundance Film Fest

  • LL Bean

  • Pine-Sol

  • Fender

  • IBM Watson

Let’s make

SOMETHING

BEAUTIFUL

together

As a creative director, art director and designer, I’ve had the privilege of wearing many figurative hats in my career across in-house and agency settings.

So whether you’re looking for help with a rebrand, high-fidelity UX prototype, client pitch deck, social media marketing, a full-stack web redesign, publication design, I'm confident we can build the right solution for you.

get in touch