Dom Ferris is a multi-disciplinary digital creator that exists at the crossroads of creative expression and technical execution. With a background in film production, photography, and storytelling, he incorporates his style, tone, and eye for compositional balance into his work, resulting in tasteful, dynamic designs and interactive digital experiences.
What sets Dom apart is his meticulous attention to detail, his affinity for optimized workflows, and genuine care for the people who interact with his work. He views every project through the lens of the end user, ensuring that their journey is intuitive, immersive, and engaging. His understanding of accessibility shines through in his creations, acknowledging the importance of inclusive design to reach, respect, and serve a diverse audience.
He has a strong passion for accessible education and the power of play. A lifelong gamer, Dom incorporates aspects of game design into his creations to encourage interactivity and increase satisfaction. Through responsible technology and inspiring storytelling, he aims to contribute to important initiatives in educational platforms and ethical gaming.
Dom worked in entertainment for seven years before pivoting into tech, hence the multi-disciplinary descriptor. Like Liam Neeson in Taken (2008), he has "a very particular set of skills." Here, lists:
+ Film Production
•Narrative Directing
•Documentary
•Video Editing
•Coloring
+ Photography
•Digital+Film
•Portrait
•Documentary
•Behind-The-Scenes
•Photo Editing
+ ReactJS, StyledComponents
+ JavaScript, Svelte
+ Ruby, Ruby on Rails
+ CSS, Sass, Tailwind
+ HTML, Liquid, Markdown
+ Eleventy, Jekyll
+ Web Sockets
+ JIRA, Issue Tracking
+ Confluence, Documentation
+ Notion, Project Management
+ Git, Version Control
+ Adobe Creative Suite
•Premiere Pro
•After Effects
•Lightroom Classic
•Photoshop
•Media Encoder
+ Figma, Prototyping
+ Freeform, UX User Flow
+ Empathy
+ Emotional Intelligence
+ Active Listening
+ Communication Skills
+ Leadership
+ Teamwork/Collaboration
+ Problem Solving
Life has taken Dom in all kinds of directions. Below, you will find short summaries of his various roles throughout the years. You can learn more about his full work history and qualifications on his LinkedIn.
Riot Games • WOARior
Apr 2023 - current
I produce marketing content for Riot's strategy game, Teamfight Tactics. What a dream! I just started, so please forgive the lack of detail here.
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Culprit Underwear • Contract
Sep 2023 - Apr 2023
I oversaw relationships with Maker, Amazon, and Tapcart, strategizing to boost revenue. I worked closely with the Founders, COO, and marketing to align our brand vision and messaging accurately. I coordinated with marketing, I scheduled concurrent project updates, and incorporated standard Shopify practices to optimize our catalog across sales channels. Additionally, I managed Culprit's mobile app interface design and ensured quality assurance practices were implemented and executed.
Sage Systems • Contract
Feb 2023 - Aug 2023
I streamlined the onboarding for Pain Academy's online physical therapy program, consolidating various processes into one seamless Quick Start, reducing the signup-to-completion time from over 2 weeks to an average of 6.1 hours. Additionally, I spearheaded the branding, UI design, and WordPress development for Feel Good's initial 12-week online course.
Coates Group • Full-time
Jun 2021 - Feb 2023
I utilized responsive style guides to create components for 20+ national campaigns, reaching 5,000+ North American locations for brands like McDonald's, Dunkin, and Chick-fil-A. Leveraging JavaScript ES6, React, Svelte, and more, I contributed to industry-standard frameworks within monorepo and polyrepo environments. I used SSH to resolve production issues by tunneling into remote devices and integrated third-party APIs to improve data accuracy. I authored five detailed technical guides, cutting support issues and increasing the efficiency of team operations. In Agile, I assisted in drafting user stories over 30+ sprints & 100+ tasks. Using Switchboard, a product of Coates, I managed media for optimal content delivery, led training sessions, maintained QA standards, and published web content via Switchboard CMS to elevate customer experiences.
Page Bird • Contract
Dec 2020 - Feb 2021
I maintained 40+ static websites for Page Bird's clients, utilizing a tech stack including Jekyll, Ruby on Rails, Liquid, Stimulus.js, PostgreSQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, employing object-oriented programming industry standards and adhering to Page Bird's best practices. Collaborating asynchronously with the development team, I crafted two static websites, designed and built 12+ pages, and handled tickets to ensure robust customer support. My role extended to assisting small businesses in launching, updating, and maintaining effective marketing websites via Page Bird's services, contributing to their online success.
Spicy Green Book • Volunteer
Dec 2020 - Jun 2021
I constructed and designed component-based pages utilizing React Native, Next.js, and Expo for both web and native platforms. This involved collaborating closely with the Director of Technology and other volunteers to troubleshoot issues and implement new features. Our collective efforts aimed to bolster Spicy Green Book's businesses by enhancing functionality and addressing challenges of the application to ensure continual growth and support.
ViacomCBS • Full-time
Dec 2017 - Aug 2018
I oversaw end-to-end post-production for Viacom-owned WHOSAY's in-house productions. This consisted of managing collaborations with production, art departments, and campaign managers for global, multi-million dollar ad campaigns spanning brands like Google Pixel, McDonald’s, Procter & Gamble, and more. My duties included organizing media, guiding freelance editors through post-production while incorporating client revisions, and liaising with vendors for specialized tasks like visual effects, audio mixing, and music composition. I managed quality assurance, adhered to brand and legal guidelines, and handled final asset delivery for broadcast, web, and social platforms. Additionally, I maintained industry-standard practices for server upkeep, data management, and archiving.
Super League Gaming • Full-time
Feb 2017 - Nov 2017
I handled comprehensive video editing for promotional, narrative, and internal content across gaming titles like League of Legends and Minecraft. Collaborating closely with the Creative Producer, I oversaw post-production throughout each project's lifecycle. Managing a team of freelance editors, I ensured timely deliveries for multiple simultaneous deadlines. Additionally, I worked in tandem with the marketing team, guaranteeing cohesive and precise messaging in the content produced.
Tired of hearing from Dom in the third person? Fear not. Here are other people talking about him in the third person:
“It was an absolute pleasure working alongside Dominic in our production team. Not only does he bring a creative flair that elevates every project he touches, but his proactive approach and intelligence set him apart in the fast-paced environment we operated in.
Dominic's ability to anticipate project needs and tackle challenges head-on made a significant difference in our workflow, ensuring smooth operations and stellar outcomes. He consistently demonstrated an exceptional capacity for critical thinking and innovation, contributing valuable insights that propelled our projects to new heights.
Beyond his professional prowess, Dominic is a delight to collaborate with. His positive attitude, willingness to support team members, and commitment to excellence make him an invaluable asset to any team.”
“Dominic is truly one of one. Not only is he an unbelievable talent with pristine vision and taste, but he's also one of the most thoughtful, genuine and generous people I've had the pleasure of working with. Dom is dedicated and organized, works with vigor and passion, and has an unparalleled sense of detail. His work is intuitive, intentional and always pushes the vision to a higher level. He is a fantastic communicator and colleague, with a deeply collaborative spirit and a unique sense of knowing how to lead with grace. I can't recommend him highly enough!”
“He excels in problem-solving - always has the knack of bringing solutions by asking the right questions. When it comes to communication, he’s always clear and concise. He’s an excellent team player and isn’t afraid to be a leader. Very detailed-oriented, excels at identifying issues and quality assurance. He’s one of the kindest souls you’ll ever meet.”
“Dominic is always excited to learn, and eager to work to the best of his abilities. He has a tremendous sense of craftsmanship and always turns in high quality work. I witnessed times where he was out of his comfort level, but he always managed to work through those moments. He proved to me that he was willing to try new things, and put in the time to work at them.”
Browse a curated collection of projects to showcase a range of Dom's skills including filmmaking, photography, design, web development, and other adjacent learnings acquired along the way.
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