Digital Media Group hero image
Project
16/14
Brand
DIRECTV
Date
2016
Platforms
Web
Role
Direction/Design

The Digital Media Group (DMG) creates the digital experiences and marketing that entertain DIRECTV's 20+ million subscribers. In order to grow the team and attract top talent, they needed a website that could tell a compelling story of who they are and what they're about.

With so much competition in the tech and creative industry, DMG needed to stand out with a voice that captured its unique culture, as well as a platform to feature its greatest projects. As a designer on the project, I worked closely with the creative lead to create a responsive website that showcased the award-winning work that they do, as well as the talented people who do it. The challenge was to deliver an experience that balanced culture and work, and inspired potential candidates to want to join the team.

Digital Media Group responsive website

The website captured the team's work and culture in an inspiring and friendly way.

DMG is a talented group of individuals who work hard and play even harder. A clean layout, playful photography, and a conversational tone came together to ensure the website felt sophisticated, yet fun and approachable. We told each projects story through case studies that are immersive, simple and scalable.

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DMG tablet homeslide 3
DMG website homepage
DMG website on dual tablets
DMG website interior
DMG case study slide
DMG case study slide 2
DMG case study slide 3
DMG website on mobile

We photographed the team to capture DMG's culture and its wide range of quirky and unique personalities.

We positioned the team as an award-winning cast that loves entertainment and values great storytelling, individuality, and good times. I assisted with the art direction, and was responsible for shotlist development, concept sketches, and photo retouching.

DMG team on the couch
DMG team portraits

DIRECTV.com Redesign

Marketing the ultimate entertainment experience.

Talkar

Product Design Leader

I shape digital products for global brands, combining strategic direction with hands-on design craft. Across 14+ years, I’ve managed teams of 11 designers, partnered with executive leadership on product strategy, and delivered AI-powered experiences with measurable business impact.

Name Eric Talkar
Location New York, NY
LinkedIn @etalkar

Experience

Square

Principal Product Designer Dec 2025–Present

Lead product design across Retail, Catalog, and Inventory, simplifying complex seller workflows through connected tools and AI-powered experiences. Shipped Scheduled Updates and redesigned item options and variations. Defined the vision for a shared scheduling framework, with ongoing work on Scheduled Resets and item availability. Designed Catalog Cleanup and am developing inventory intake experiences for Managerbot, Square’s AI assistant. Built a Design Hub in Cursor to showcase work across Block’s brands and presented it at Design Week.

Expedia Group

Principal Product Designer Oct 2024–Nov 2025

Co-led design strategy and execution for AI Agent experiences across Hotels.com, Vrbo, and Expedia, connecting trip planning, shopping, and support. Co-authored the 2025 AI Agent roadmap with Product partners, facilitated discovery and alignment sessions, and presented strategy to senior leadership, including the CEO. Defined the Hotels.com Evolution vision and led a unified AI visual expression framework to align product and brand experiences. Directed keynote visuals and the AI Agent launch film for the CPO-led debut at Explore ’25. Mentored designers through weekly critiques and learning forums.

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