About Me
Hello, lovely to meet you. I'm Scott Walker (aka The Baldboss), a seasoned designer and creative leader with double-digit years of experience building experiences for global brands.
As Executive Director of Design and Creative at Picsart, I lead a team of 20+ in-house multidisciplinary designers, writers, animators, and project managers. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and champion Picsart's creative potential for all users, no matter where they are in their creator journey.
Before Picsart, I jumped from agency to in-house tech and spent three years as Senior Design Manager at Skyscanner. As part of Brand Experience Leadership, my role was focused on product marketing, brand and partnerships.
Prior to joining the tech world, I led design teams in Edinburgh and London agencies. I've worked across the financial, energy, arts, non-profit, entertainment, and tourism sectors, working on everything from identity, web design, and digital advertising to planning, strategy, and design vision.
I'm always looking for insight that translates into big ideas, creativity that adds commercial value, and brand experiences that make people click.
As a self-taught designer, I bring instinct and a deep passion to my work, balanced with a collaborative, highly strategic attitude and grounded technical know-how.
I live and work in the seaside town of Portobello, Edinburgh.
Photo credit Mike Guest
Glass half full.
Always communicate with enthusiasm, it spreads joy.
My philosophy as a Creative Leader
Nurture and grow.
Help designers find their own way.
User Experience.
Is everyone's responsibility.
Don’t be led by technology.
Let technology enhance ideas.
Share learning and achievement.
Everyone benefits, everyone contributes.
Encourage failure.
Create options, the more, the better. It’s the only way to find the right solution.
Research first.
Ideas second, words then design and build.
Know when to stop.
Fight the right battles and don’t be scared to start again and focus on what matters.
Work with the best people.
Especially the ones that are better than you.
Be friendly.
It builds trust and nurtures relationships.
Creative Characters Podcast.
If you're looking to hear a little more about my story, have a listen to my conversation with the legendary Bill Connonlly of Monotype.