[about]

Adam Lonero

I’m a seasoned brand designer and strategist focused on creating scalable brand systems that shape holistic, audience-centered experiences.

For more than 15 years, I've fostered an approach rooted in craft. Where insight meets attention to detail, in the service of compelling brand narratives that support key campaigns and business goals.

[core competencies]

Brand strategy & development

Design systems

Cross-functional leadership

User-centered design

Mentorship & team development

Graphic production

[experience, awards, education]

Virtual.com

2022 – 2024
Director of Brand

As Director of Brand, I led brand and product development efforts, aligning creative direction with business goals and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure strategic impact.

Cisco Meraki

2020 – 2022
Brand Creative Lead

As Brand Creative Lead, I oversaw a corporate rebrand and provided strategic guidance on the development of the Magnetic Design System, ensuring aligned visual design and consistency across all brand experiences.

Dolby

2016 – 2019
Lead Designer - Brand Experiences

At Dolby, I developed the Dolby Brand Design System, establishing scalable guidelines that ensured globally consistent brand experiences. I also contributed brand strategy to grow Dolby’s consumer awareness and provided creative direction for high-profile philanthropic and industry events.

Intuit

2015 – 2016
Consultant Brand Designer

As a Brand and Production Designer, I developed and populated Intuit's brand portal, creating assets and guidelines to unify their brand ecosystem.

Salt Branding

2011 – 2015
Production Designer

As a Production Designer at Salt Branding, I maintained design systems, ensured high-quality asset production, and gained diverse agency experience in design and brand development.

IDSA-IDEA Award: Design Strategy

2018

The Dolby Brand Design System is a documented design language that uses a common vocabulary to translate the intangibles of Dolby brands into physical and experiential manifestations. It was recognized by the IDSA International Design Excellence Awards jury for its comprehensive empowering of global stakeholders to execute on the underlying Dolby brand promises.

Bachelor of Design

2002 – 2007
OCAD University, Toronto
[some of the brands i've worked with]

Get in touch

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss a position, collaboration, or just want to connect.