I don’t just have a portfolio....I’ve lived in it. From wild prototypes to buttoned-up brand systems, my work speaks fluent human and knows how to hold a room. It’s not just about making things pretty, it’s about making things work, making them unforgettable, and making them matter.
I’m a builder. A craftsperson. I believe in rolling up my sleeves and getting in the dirt with the team. Strategy in one hand, pixels in the other. I’m here for the messy middle, the weird ideas, the late-night breakthroughs, and the magic that happens when people give a damn.
I’m Scott Ellis. A product guy, a design guy, I'm an artist, a fix-it-with-a-pocketknife-and-duct-tape guy. I’ve been in the trenches long enough to know what works, what doesn’t, and why most user experiences feel like lukewarm airline food. I build things that people actually want to use, I don’t need a 60-slide deck to explain why they work.
So if you’re looking for another buzzword-slinger, keep scrolling. But if you want someone who’ll challenge the brief, throw elbows in Figma, and still bring donuts to the morning stand-up....well I’m your guy.

I enjoy creating thoughtful digital and physical experiences, paying attention to the details that make a lasting impact. Learning from other creatives helps me see new perspectives and refine my work.
Below is a summary of my timeline of experience, not all organizations are represented, but I do try and keep this updated. Ready to add yours to the list?
2025 - Principal Financial Group
2025 - City of Gresham
2024 - 2025 - BlueRock Consulting
2024 - 2025 - GE Vernova
2024 - 2025 - Motion Recruitment
2024 - 2025 - Bezos Academy
2024 - British Columbia Institute of Technology
2024 - NetWoven
2023 - 2024 - SymphonyAI
2023 - 2024 - Seaspan
2023 - 2024 - Partnership with BlueROCK
2023 - 2024 - Travel Oregon
2023 - 2024 - Washington Companies (Under Retainer since 2008)
2023 - Downward Dog Training
2023 - Synovus Bank
2023 - Founding Making Oregon
2023 - Cutsforth
2023 - University of Oregon
2020 - City of Bend, Oregon
2022 - Travel Oregon
2022 - Red Clay Consulting
2021 - Well, that happened.
2021 - Goodwill Industries of Georgia
2021 - Colorado School of Mines
2020 - 2022 - Shane Co.
2018 - 2019 - Partnership with PEI - Colorado
2017 - 2018 - Jenner and Block, Chicago
2016 - Move to Montana
2015 - 2022 - Welocalize
2014 - SharePoint Innovations
2014 - Delta 1 Advisors
2013 - 2014 - Warn Industries
2013 - 2016 - Aequitas Capital Management
2013 - Lattice Semiconductor
2012 - 2014 - Portland Trailblazers
2012 - 2013 - Blount - Oregon Chain
2012 - 2016 - Microsoft
2011 - Columbia Sportswear
2011 - Microsoft Innovations Conference - Speaking on Retention, Records Management, and Litigation Readiness
2011 - Columbia Distributing
2010 - Standard Insurance
2010 - HomeDepot
2010 - Portland SharePoint User Group - Take on President of Non-Profit User Group
2009 - Weyerhaeuser
2009 - 2011 - Port of Portland
2009 - 2012 - Slalom Consulting
2009 - Disney
2009 - City of Garland
2008 - Washington Companies
2008 - Aivea
2008 - Port of Seattle
2008 - Nike
2008 - 2011 - Microsoft
2007 - 2012 - Vernian Design Company
2006 - London is calling, big trip to London England for Computer Forensics Training.
2005 - Legal Tech NY
2004 - U.S. Department of Energy - Computer Forensic Technician
2004 - Discover-e Legal
1997 - Move to Portland Oregon
1997 - Sierra Entertainment Systems - Game Designer - Military Advisor
1995 - Aladdin Castle
1994 - 1996 - Founding Member of Lonestar Unlimited
1991 - USAF
37 countries in 4 years
1990 - MCAT
1989 - Missoula Schools - Hellgate Highschool
1988 - Big Mountain Ski Resort
1987 - Moose's Saloon, Montana
1987 - Namco
1987 - Atari
1986 - Stockmans Brewery
1985 - Glacier National Park
1985 - Digital MacGyver.....and so the journey begins.