Stephen Prescott
Creative Strategist • UX & Content Leader • Builder of Cool Stuff
Los Angeles-based content strategist with over 20 years of experience helping brands like Apple, Meta, and Tillamook connect with audiences through smart structure, sharp messaging, and meaningful experiences. I blend strategy and storytelling to elevate brands — and occasionally build a Star Trek prop or a recap show in my garage.
UX Strategy & Content Architecture
Web Optimization & Engagement Design
Team Leadership & Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
Brand Messaging & Communication Frameworks
Wireframing & User Flow Design
Research & Insights (audience, competitive, behavioral)
Video Editing, Production, and Creative Direction (Final Cut Pro, Adobe CC)
Physical Fabrication & Prop Building (3D modeling, Raspberry Pi, custom electronics, practical effects)
Core Skills
Write, host, and edit H3 Last Week, a structured, fast-paced recap series covering the H3 Podcast
Oversee all production elements including green screen setup, teleprompter scripting, motion graphics, sound design, and segment planning
Produce short-form video content and edits for Instagram and YouTube under a cohesive creative voice and brand
Create original comedic content blending fan culture, production strategy, and storytelling
Develop and maintain full content pipeline across YouTube, social media, and longform projects
Hosted and edited multiple podcast series including A Madman With a Box, focused on Doctor Who and fandom
Operate as a full-stack creative studio: writing, editing, directing, producing, marketing, and distribution
Creative Director and Founder
A MadMan Makes Stuff LLC
Los Angeles, CA
2015-Present
Director of Strategy and User Experience
HAUS
Los Angeles, CA
2015–current (Full-time Contract)
Lead brand and UX strategy for high-profile clients, increasing engagement and contributing to a 20% rise in client retention
Define and structure digital experiences from discovery to delivery: audience research, comms frameworks, wireframes, and content plans
Align cross-functional teams to client goals, improving creative collaboration and execution across design and development
Known as a translator between vision and execution — helping clients and creatives speak the same language
Experience Design Lead
Apple, Inc.
Cupertino, CA
2011–2014
Led global UX strategy for iAd, resulting in a 25% improvement in ad engagement and performance
Managed a distributed design team, maintaining quality and consistency across platforms
Built UX best practices that accelerated speed-to-market by 15% while elevating design standards
Senior Interactive Producer
Goodby, Silverstein & Partners
San Francisco, CA
2007–1010
Managed interactive projects for clients including Frito-Lay, NBA, and Denny’s
Contributed to UX and creative strategy, including wireframes and IA
Won three FWA "Site of the Day" awards and "Site of the Month" for July 2010
Recognized by Frito-Lay for outstanding contributions to the Cheetos digital brand presence
Lead Producer
AMP Agency
New York, NY
2006–2007
Re-launched ELLEgirl.com from design and concept through to post-launch daily editorial updates.
Worked with DC Comics to launch the website for a new imprint called Minx Created overall site concept as well that individual many interactive easter egg elements elements.
Managed design and creation of AMP Agency holiday card to be sent out to all clients.
Content and Web Development Manager
AJMadison.com
Brooklyn, NY
2005-2006
Managed a team of product managers, a copywriter, a web designer, and a developer
Oversaw all site content: pricing, banners, buying guides, and support pages
Focused on conversion optimization, UX research, and agile team workflows
Lead Content and Creative Producer
Eluxury.com
San Francisco, CA
2003–2005
Oversaw web content and creative for a luxury ecommerce platform
Managed cross-functional content and development team
Led UX and marketing strategy to drive conversions and elevate site experience
Web Content Developer/Project Manager
Lucasfilm Ltd.;
Novato, CA
2001–2002
Created and maintained cargobay.starwars.com, the official Star Wars collectibles database
Built the data schema, copy, and product photography pipeline
Daily production included UX writing, photo editing, and structured content management
Education
The College of New Jersey; Trenton, NJ