Rick Hoyle

Design Leadership

Driven by Data & Creativity

I’m Rick Hoyle, a Creative Director and UX/UI Specialist with 20+ years of experience leading design strategy, building intuitive digital products, and driving measurable growth.

About Me

For over two decades, I’ve dedicated my career to designing user experiences that not only look beautiful but perform at scale. From leading a team in creative development to personally driving record-breaking campaigns at DentalPlans.com, a Henry Schein One Company, I’ve learned that design should always be both intuitive and measurable.

What People Say

A few words from clients, colleagues, and collaborators.

“I value speed heavily in eCommerce/Digital Marketing….and so does Rick. He never misses a deadline, typically beating expectations by a mile. Rick’s around the clock hard work and dedication to the DentalPlans.com business allowed me to focus on various other business needs. I rarely had to think about or worry about where the creative team was on a task/project – Rick made sure it was complete. He is the heart and soul of the DentalPlans.com marketing team!”

Bill Chase

General Manager

“Working with Rick at DentalPlans.com was like having a creative Swiss Army knife on your team—sharp, reliable, and always ready with the right tool for the job. Rick brought brilliant ideas to the table, backed by the kind of practical execution that gets things across the finish line on time, every time.”

Jacob Medley

Design Director

“Rick is a dedicated and hardworking professional who brings a strategic mindset to every project, no matter how big or small. Over the years, he consistently demonstrated the ability to handle a wide range of projects with precision and efficiency. His designs were always on point, and his ability to think critically about each project made him a key contributor to our overall success.”

Sarah Pizzutelli-Peterson

Marketing Innovator | Strategic Storyteller

"Thanks for all your work in every area of our business! You truly make a difference! Thanks for always coming forward with great ideas and designs. helping to improve our customer experiences. You rock!”

Lisa Lee

CRM/Email Manager

“Thanks for being supportive and collaborative team members. Your initiative and enthusiasm to partner on video production for acquisition is exciting and valued. I'm looking forward to seeing what we can do together!”

Nicole Fry

Content/Brand Specialist

“Thank you Rick for always going above and beyond for your peers and DP!!”

Michael Eliav

VP, Marketing

“Rick wears many hats-creative director, designer, compliance advocate, and Town Hall contributor. He consistently goes above and beyond, delivering high-quality work through his creativity, accountability, and collaboration.”

Chris Butler

General Manager, DentalPlans.com

“Thanks, Rick, for your help with the integration design prototypes. Your UX experience really make a difference!”

Rob Strommen

Product Partner

“Rick, I just needed to let you know how much I truly appreciate your boundless knowledge and willingness to help me and everyone else! You are a true champion for providing quality experiences for our customers and I very much appreciate your dedication to our mission! It's always a pleasure to work with you! ”

Michelle Blanchette

Sr. Web Developer

“Thank you for always going beyond expectations, offering insight and support to keep the DentalPlans team focused and on track. ”

Michael Baumer

Sr. Web Developer II

Experience

Director, Creative Development — DentalPlans.com, a Henry Schein One company

2019 – Present

  • Led rebrand and re-platform of flagship website.
  • Oversaw team workflows and daily operations.
  • +46.5% PPC performance uplift via A/B testing.

Senior UX/UI Manager — DentalPlans.com, a Henry Schein One company

2014 – 2019

  • Designed company’s highest-grossing campaign.
  • Led a small team that produced 85% of all creative assets for all departments.

Senior Graphic Web Designer — DentalPlans.com, a Henry Schein One company

2007 – 2014

  • Streamlined purchasing experience.
  • Improved conversion flow design.
  • Recognized as Employee of the Quarter.

Art Director & Brand Developer (Contract) — Wash Inc.

2002 – 2022

  • Developed brand identity systems.
  • Created custom apparel designs for Adidas, Coca-Cola, Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch.

Skills

UX/UI Design & Optimization

  • • Conversion flows
  • • E-commerce optimization
  • • ADA-compliant design

Strategy & Execution

  • • B2B & B2C campaigns
  • • SEO-driven design
  • • Brand consistency

Creative Leadership

  • • Team mentorship
  • • Budget oversight
  • • Agile workflows

Technical Skills

  • • Front-end integration
  • • Email marketing design
  • • A/B testing & analytics

Case Studies

Branding +46.5% PPC

Rebranding & Re-Platforming a Flagship Healthcare Website

A 12-month rebrand and migration that improved performance and marketing velocity.

Creative Director • 2019–2020

Design/Dev Highest-grossing campaign

Record-Breaking Multi-Channel Sales Campaign

Unified web, email, and paid channels with accessible templates and rapid testing.

Senior UX/UI Manager • 2014–2019

Apparel Global collaborations

End-to-End Apparel Brand Development

Identity systems and apparel designs for Adidas, Coca-Cola, Hollister, and A&F.

Art Director & Brand Developer • 2002–2022

Let’s Build Something Great Together

I’m always open to discussing new opportunities, collaborations, and ways design can make an impact.