Justin is co-founder of SnobBirds, LLC with broad international experience managing teams and delivering projects across the entertainment, retail, and food & beverage sectors. Always thinking outside the box, Justin drives design through experience-led innovation and consumer insights to create impactful user centric spaces.
Justin was previously Senior Director, Architecture & Design, Global at Restaurant Brands International where he led restaurant design and experience for Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Popeyes brands globally. Under his leadership, Popeyes developed its first flagship restaurants in New Orleans, New York City, and Shanghai. Additionally, Justin and his team established a design development strategy for accelerating restaurant growth through digital touchpoints and elevated experiences across its global portfolio. Justin also held various positions with Walt Disney Imagineering designing attractions for its domestic and international theme park portfolio. Notable projects include the design and development of Marvel Avengers Campus, Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, and Shanghai Disneyland.
As Co-Founder, Kelly’s background in Interior Design and creative acumen spans collaborations on acclaimed theme parks and resorts, luxury aircraft, and branded retail spaces. Kelly’s diverse yet connected roles highlight her versatility and collaborative spirit, showcasing her ability to adapt while maintaining a dedication to crafting exceptional designs.
Her career includes a pivotal time at Walt Disney Imagineering designing ground-breaking and iconic theme parks. This included a three-year assignment in China supporting the design and construction of Shanghai Disneyland Resort’s award-winning Enchanted Storybook Castle and Fantasyland. Following the park’s opening, Kelly transitioned to designing private jets at Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. As Principal Designer, she created bespoke aircraft interiors for Fortune 500 companies and high-net-worth clients, blending aesthetics with functionality to reflect corporate identities or personal styles. Building on her diverse experience, Kelly rejoined The Walt Disney Company in Singapore as Retail Design Manager, where she led the creation of Disney-branded shopping environments and pop-ups across Southeast Asia, Middle East and North Africa.
It all started when Justin and Kelly were living a bi-coastal life, between the glitz of LA and the vibrant energy of Miami.
Their careers had taken them to opposite sides of the country, and to be together, Justin would either catch a flight from Miami to LA or Kelly would hop on a plane from LA to Miami. Just as birds migrate in search of food and shelter, they migrated between cities seeking inspiration and new perspectives.
The word "SnobBirds" was crafted to reflect their detailed approach to architecture, branding, and concept design. They are wired to break boundaries, redefine the status quo, and believe that pushing the limits of creativity leads to remarkable outcomes.
The world is enriched by subject-matter snobs – people who raise the bar, fuel innovation, and are the force behind change.