Chris Marotta

Chris Marotta is a Design Director at ClassDojo since July 2024 and an Adjunct Instructor at the NYU Game Center since January 2024, where Chris teaches a course on game design that bridges students' work with real-world professional practices. Previously, Chris served as Design Principal at ustwo for nearly a decade, focusing on the intersection of product design and game design theory and leading the creative direction for Peloton's gamified fitness experience, Lanebreak. Chris also held various roles at Fjord, including Visual Designer, where work involved crafting user-friendly mobile UIs for notable clients like Citibank and PayPal. Earlier career experience includes roles such as Art Director at VML, where Chris oversaw campaigns for high-profile clients, and internships at Free Range and Curious Pictures. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Experience Design and Multimedia Arts from American University.