I’m Richard Sullivan, a London-born, New York–based design leader who helps companies turn good ideas into products people actually use and enjoy. I’ve led teams and worked on platforms reaching millions of users at FARFETCH, Microsoft/Skype, Sky, and The Guardian, helping businesses grow from early-stage startups to post-IPO scale across fashion, technology, media, sport, and fintech.
Working in different countries and industries has taught me that great design comes from combining a clear vision with hands-on involvement, and from building the conditions for teams to do their best work. I focus on guiding products from early ideas to launch, mentoring teams, and working across departments to make sure design delivers real impact.
Outside of work, you’ll find me running along the West Side or training for Hyrox competitions, exploring water and nature with my family, and cheering on the Knicks.
I’m Richard Sullivan, a London-born, New York–based design leader who helps companies turn good ideas into products people actually use and enjoy. I’ve led teams and worked on platforms reaching millions of users at FARFETCH, Microsoft/Skype, Sky, and The Guardian, helping businesses grow from early-stage startups to post-IPO scale across fashion, technology, media, sport, and fintech.
Working in different countries and industries has taught me that great design comes from combining a clear vision with hands-on involvement, and from building the conditions for teams to do their best work. I focus on guiding products from early ideas to launch, mentoring teams, and working across departments to make sure design delivers real impact.
Outside of work, you’ll find me running along the West Side or training for Hyrox competitions, exploring water and nature with my family, and cheering on the Knicks.
What I Bring
What I Bring
Products That Scale
Products That Scale
Launched platforms from concept to global reach, including FARFETCH BEAT, Beauty, Pre-Order, the Guardian.com redesign, and Sky Q mobile.
Launched platforms from concept to global reach, including FARFETCH BEAT, Beauty, Pre-Order, the Guardian.com redesign, and Sky Q mobile.
Leadership Through Ambiguity
Leadership Through Ambiguity
Scaled and built design teams, creating strong cultures and founding Design and DEI communities at FARFETCH.
Scaled and built design teams, creating strong cultures and founding Design and DEI communities at FARFETCH.
Strategic Vision
Strategic Vision
Bridged design and business strategy to launch new categories and reposition brands for digital-first audiences.
Bridged design and business strategy to launch new categories and reposition brands for digital-first audiences.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Cross-Functional Partnership
Worked across engineering, product, marketing, and commercial to deliver ambitious, user-driven roadmaps
Worked across engineering, product, marketing, and commercial to deliver ambitious, user-driven roadmaps
Design Meets Tomorrow
Design Meets Tomorrow
Designed with emerging technologies, from AI and computer vision to AR/VR, physical-digital products, web3 and blockchain.
Designed with emerging technologies, from AI and computer vision to AR/VR, physical-digital products, web3 and blockchain.
What people say
Richard doesn't just solve design problems — he identifies business opportunities through design thinking. His strategic advocacy and leadership delivered measurable impact on our core business metrics and long-term growth strategy.
Kelly Kowal
COO BBC
Sully came with positive can-do attitude that was inspiring and infectious with his team. Great skills, thinking conceptually at high level, setting direction and strategy, and very practically and precisely on the details and craft.
Steve Pearce
VP Design Monday.com
Richard is an amazing creative leader and always incredibly generous with his ideas and partnerships. Always wanting to find the best ways of working and driving for a high bar of creative output.
David Sheldon-Hicks
Founder Territory Studios
What people say
Richard doesn't just solve design problems — he identifies business opportunities through design thinking. His strategic advocacy and leadership delivered measurable impact on our core business metrics and long-term growth strategy.
Kelly Kowal
COO BBC
Sully came with positive can-do attitude that was inspiring and infectious with his team. Great skills, thinking conceptually at high level, setting direction and strategy, and very practically and precisely on the details and craft.
Steve Pearce
VP Design Monday.com
Richard is an amazing creative leader and always incredibly generous with his ideas and partnerships. Always wanting to find the best ways of working and driving for a high bar of creative output.
David Sheldon-Hicks
Founder Territory Studios
What people say
Richard doesn't just solve design problems — he identifies business opportunities through design thinking. His strategic advocacy and leadership delivered measurable impact on our core business metrics and long-term growth strategy.
Kelly Kowal
COO BBC
Sully came with positive can-do attitude that was inspiring and infectious with his team. Great skills, thinking conceptually at high level, setting direction and strategy, and very practically and precisely on the details and craft.
Steve Pearce
VP Design Monday.com
Richard is an amazing creative leader and always incredibly generous with his ideas and partnerships. Always wanting to find the best ways of working and driving for a high bar of creative output.
David Sheldon-Hicks
Founder Territory Studios