As a product designer, I aid businesses and entrepreneurs with strategic UX design practices and recommendations.- Draw insight into the mental model formed by users and validate major assumptions through analysis and market research- Highlight areas of opportunity through user journeys and uncovering pain points- Identify key screens and components via wireframes by assessing current and future-state user flows- Communicate design solutions to stakeholders through mockups and interactive prototypes

As a consultant to T-Mobile High-Speed Internet, I worked as a product designer on the ICA App, a geospatial data analytics platform used by internal teams to service millions of customers. Collaborating with cross-functional product and engineering teams, my work primarily focused on: - Product roadmapping and feature ideation - Data visualization with intuitive data styling UI- Reformatting platform system and layout to support optimal user flows- Component library maintenance and auditing

– Designed a mobile application that measures the impact conscious consumers have as they shop from community suppliers on Origyn’s online marketplace.– Implemented in-depth research methodologies to inform concept ideation and design (C&C Analysis, User Persona, Journey & Affinity Mapping).– Conducted user interviews and usability tests then synthesized for insight and best solutions.– Designed and delivered mid and hi-fidelity prototypes of the product to the founder of Origyn with suggestions for next steps.

– Full-time immersive trained in user research, usability testing, user flows, wireframing, and prototyping to get a hands-on approach in applying research methodologies to client projects. – Implement best practices for common design patterns and analyze business goals from a user perspective.

– Spearheaded projects with clients to create collections for brands seeking denim expertise. Clientele ranged from well-established corporations to small, emerging brands (Filson, Edwin USA, Atelier & Repairs, and CO Collection).– Lead research on concepts and emerging trends and synthesized for client-specific needs.– Streamlined design operations amongst teams by standardizing processes, forms, templates, and naming conventions.– Coordinated weekly meetings for teams to review calendar, schedule fittings, and align with teams and members outside of design.

– Drove innovation through fit, fabric, finish, and style of mens & womens denim and leather collection.– Formally presented ideas and sketches to the design director and other design teams.– Managed two assistant designers in the design process from initial sketch to final production (domestic & overseas).– Created technical packs to communicate intricate design details to vendors regarding materials, construction, trim, and wash.– Built and maintained cross-functional relationships across merchandising, product development, and production teams.

– Lead designer for men’s bottoms overseeing the development of mainline collection encompassing all denim and non-indigo woven bottoms. – Worked alongside the creative director to set seasonal concepts with ideation and creation of mood/concept boards– Established seasonal color palette and developed denim wash stories with extensive research, trend forecasting, and inspiration shopping– Collaborate with retail, wholesale, and international partners to develop exclusive styles to cater to specific consumer needs.

– Developed women’s denim mainline collection according to director’s seasonal concept. – Main responsibilities included but not limited to: denim wash development, working closely with pattern makers and tech designers, hand/technical sketching with construction specifications, attending fittings and updating tech packs.– Aligned with merchandising and production teams to ensure timely adherence to calendar– Oversaw salesman sample production process and maintained daily communication with all vendors.

Approached by creative director Tina Lutz to work on a collaboration piece with the luxury cashmere brand. Utilized custom finger-knitting technique to develop original knit gilet for the line’s Fall 2014 collection.