MONIKA
SHOURIE
ABOUT ME
Over 20 years in the design industry, I have driven projects, teams and creative operations across fashion, home furnishings, and technology for respected agencies and established luxury and lifestyle brands.
With a deep understanding of ever-changing creative language and culture, I am skilled at building and mobilizing teams of creative directors, art directors, designers, project managers, strategists, writers, and multi-media to execute strategies that align with brand goals and deliver high-quality work.
I am a passionate collaborator who is committed to building strong relationships with teams and clients. I focus on cultivating an environment and design culture where teams and partners can produce impactful work together.
Ultimately, I am driven by helping brands define and support their unique creative vision.
WORK HISTORY
Recent
FEB 2024 - CURRENT
Apple
Design Producer - Contractor
Cupertino, CA
Joined the Apple Services design systems team, crafting exceptional user interfaces (UI) and integrating world-class design across Apple TV, Music, Wallet, Apps, Games, and more. Effectively manage multiple projects across various products, ensuring a detail-oriented approach in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Work alongside a team of designers to create intuitive and user-friendly experiences that influence the industry and improve the lives of billions of users worldwide.
NOV 2010 – MAR 2023
Restoration Hardware (RH)
VP, Design Project Management & Creative Operations
Corte Madera, CA
Previously held roles Senior Lead, Director & Senior Director
For over a decade, worked alongside leadership, creative directors and design teams to oversee and drive design project development for all catalogs, digital, print marketing and advertising for all businesses. Focused on the brand’s overall representation across multiple channels - specifically between catalog and digital.
20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Design Project Management & Development
Defining design projects
Integrated brand campaigns
Leading the entire creative workflow
Communication & collaboration
Protect the creative vision
Being creative and innovative
Creative Design Operations
Cross-disciplinary leadership
Developing a creative culture
Shape and iterate different processes
Recruiting and scaling teams
Operations and resource planning
Coaching and mentoring
PROJECT AREAS
Brand & Product Storytelling
Brand Positioning & Strategy
Brand Identity & Visual Expression
Brand Guidelines
Book & Catalog Design
Website & E-Commerce Design
Digital & Print Campaigns
UX & UI Design
Retail Expression
Packaging
Competitive Audit
Naming & Messaging
Budget Planning
