Andy Mathers Email & Phone Number

Maynard, Massachusetts, United States

In my role as Director of Design at ClearGov, I lead the charge in shaping both the brand and user experience of our public sector budgeting tools, designed to empower local governments and school districts with unparalleled clarity and efficiency. Leadership & Team DevelopmentCultivative a team of exceptional designers, setting clear performance goals and fostering professional growth. My leadership ensures the design team excels in delivering product enhancements, adoption, and customer satisfaction.Strategic Vision & ImplementationCrafted and propelled the design strategy in alignment with ClearGov’s overarching goals. By integrating agile/lean methodologies and centering on user-centered design principles, I have markedly refined our product development and design processes.Advancing Product DesignEnsured seamless collaboration with the Product Management team, prioritizing design projects that align with user needs and business objectives. My stewardship guarantees the delivery of designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, adhering to our design system for consistency across all product lines.Operational ExcellenceOptimized design operations to support the rapid evolution of our products, judiciously managing resources for maximum efficiency in achieving our design milestones.Marketing & Brand CohesionEstablished and maintained a Design Playbook to guarantee brand consistency. By fostering a close partnership between the Marketing and Product teams, I’ve ensured that our visual identity and messaging resonate strongly across all platforms and products.Championing UX Research & UsabilityPioneered usability testing and research, embedding user feedback directly into the design lifecycle. This approach has been crucial in developing outcome-driven design solutions that enhance user satisfaction and engagement, driving significant improvements in product adoption and retention.

Maynard, Massachusetts, United States

In my capacity as Senior Product Designer at ClearGov, I significantly contributed to the research, ideation, design, prototyping, and client testing of cloud-based budget and performance management software, a suite trusted by over 1,000 local governments and school districts. Key accomplishments:Leadership Across Product LinesEntrusted with the design and continuous improvement of 8 distinct product lines, ensuring a seamless and impactful user experience across our suite of solutions. This responsibility underlined my ability to manage and enhance a diverse range of software products, each catering to different facets of public sector budgeting and performance management.Cross-Functional CollaborationFostered strong collaborative relationships with the product team, working together to understand user needs and translate them into effective design solutions. This teamwork was pivotal in developing software that not only met but surpassed client expectations for usability and functionality.Prototyping and Client TestingLed the charge in prototyping and testing with clients, integrating their feedback into our design process. This direct interaction with end-users was instrumental in refining our products, making them more intuitive and effective for our clients’ needs.Branding and Design System ManagementSpearheaded branding and design system initiatives in close partnership with the marketing team, ensuring a consistent and powerful visual identity across all ClearGov communications and products.Outcome-Driven DesignCommitted to delivering design solutions that achieve real-world results, my focus on usability and user engagement led to improved product adoption and retention. My efforts contributed significantly to establishing ClearGov as a leader in innovative, user-centered public sector software solutions.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

For nearly a decade as an Independent UX/UI Consultant, I provided comprehensive UX research, UI, and visual design solutions for a wide array of B2B and B2C projects. Specializing in marketing websites, as well as web and mobile applications, I served an impressive roster of clients across healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and business services sectors. My approach and contributions included:Client Collaboration & LeadershipBuilt and maintained robust partnerships with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams, leading projects from conception to launch. My ability to work iteratively and collaboratively ensured that all design solutions aligned perfectly with client visions and market needs.Research & Design ExcellenceExpertly conducted contextual inquiries, interviews, and usability testing to define user needs and inform design decisions. Employed journey mapping and user flows to craft intuitive user experiences that drove engagement and delivered measurable outcomes.Design Implementation & SystematizationDeveloped wireframes, prototypes, style guides, and comprehensive design systems documentation, ensuring consistency and scalability in design across various platforms and devices.Notable Clients Served:Versatile Credit, Phoenix Contact, GeoDecisions (Gannet Fleming), Leidos, Donnelly Financial Solutions, Red Privet, Listrak, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Nemours / KidsHealth, Evariant.This extensive consulting experience reinforced my expertise in delivering tailored UX/UI solutions that meet and exceed expectations, proving my capacity to drive success across diverse industries and projects.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

Responsibilities included design, strategic planning, development and management of interactive media including web-based applications, e-commerce implementations, email marketing, and database-driven websites for both B-to-B and B-to-C companies. Unified sound business strategies with functionality while delivering the information in an engaging environment with focused attention to ROI. Continually monitored new online marketing opportunities, technologies and trends.

Lead the development of a new corporate identity and web site design for this online insurance agency backed by AIG, Kemper Insurance and Prudential Financial Group. Responsibilities included creating visual standards and materials for sales and marketing, intranet and Internet GUIs and direct mail for strategic marketing partners.

Responsible for the development of interactive media business solutions from both an aesthetic and functional perspective. Projects included the design and development of Internet, extranet and intranet web sites, interactive presentations, kiosks and CD-ROM applications for clients such as Johnson & Johnson, Comedy Central and Juniper Bank. Assisted in the management of six person creative and production department.

Responsible for design, production, and management of the hospital's consumer based web site KidsHealth.org. Oversaw and designed the new identity for the site. Duties also included the art direction for a video production aimed at assisting parents and children as well as overseeing the creation and implementation of an online publishing system for the KidsHealth.org web site.

Responsible for design, production, and management of an array of print, world wide web, cd-rom and interactive presentations for such clients as FleerSkybox, Certainteed, Rollins Trucking and Kiwi Shoe Care. Strong communication skills allowed for direct contact with clientele in conceptual development, design, production and project management. Duties also included creative direction of a five person creative staff.

Oversaw the design and production for multimedia applications including CD-ROM, interactive presentations, and the world wide web. Duties also included scheduling and project managing both multimedia applications and traditional print collateral.

Bs, Visual Communication

University Of Delaware Design Exchange Program, Visual Communication

Wolverhampton, England