Staff Ui Ux Designer
Astra
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Jonathan Hobson previously worked as Staff UI and UX Designer at Astra and Senior Interaction And UI Designer at Astra. Jonathan Hobson holds Marketing Strategy Certificate, Marketing from Cornell Johnson Graduate School Of Management.
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UX/UI Designer seeking to be part of an agile team. Veteran design professional who delivers high quality assets and strategy for digital products. Creative leader with team building and management experience. Design collaborator with a proven track record who can leverage a broad range of skill sets to deliver value to every project.SKILLS• User experience (UX) research methodologies including A/B testing, card sort, first click tests, heuristic evaluations, interviews, tree tests, and usability testing • User interface design (UI), interaction design, digital design, design systems, component libraries, prototyping with Adobe XD, Figma, and InVision• Proficient understanding of HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end web design• Branding, brand management, marketplace positioning, creative development, corporate identity, logo design, and marketing content• Build, grow, and manage in-house creative teams, creative director, art directing, design mentoring, and project management• Expert knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, XD• Experienced with creating and executing B2B and B2C marketing communication and engagement strategies, working on several projects simultaneously, offering sound design solutions while adjusting output based on real-time feedback• Digital asset management standards and procedures, metadata schema, and information architecture• Video editing with Adobe Premiere and motion graphics with After Effects• Managing external agencies and vendor relationshipsACCOMPLISHMENTS• Responsible for the user interface design of end-to-end procurement and contract management software whose user base has grown 400%. • Built a Digital Asset Management system that has saved thousands of man hours per year when locating brand assets, marketing communications, and automating content delivery and update• Increased productivity of creative team 300% within two years with implementation of project management strategies, workflows, and client communication practices• Saved $1+ million dollars in work normally sent to external agencies that is now completed by the in-house creative team
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11 roles · 23 years
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Staff Ui And Ux Designer
Senior Interaction And Ui Designer
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
Ux/Ui Designer
Nov 2021 - Jan 2022
Ux & Ui Designer - Developer
Responsible for the user interface design of end-to-end procurement and contract management software whose user base has grown 400% in the last year. This software, used by the Department of Defense, encompasses Contract Creation, Lifecycle Management, Document and Financial Record Workflows, Event and Milestone Planning, as well as Product Ordering and Logistics.Lead presentations of high-fidelity prototypes with the government client and representatives. Drive design forward through collaboration with Product Owners, demonstrating mockups and proposed interactions to uncover insights and generate User Stories.Conduct user interviews, discovery meetings, and ideation sessions with subject matter experts that inform design and development decisions made by the Lead Product Owner and Primary Software Architect.Develop and maintain the component library used for all prototypes and mockups made by the UX/UI Team.Document user interface patterns and maintain consistent usage by working with developers as components are added to the codebase.Light font-end development and styling with Vue/Vuetify, CSS/SASS, and JavaScript.
Mar 2020 - Nov 2021
Creative Services Manager
• Lead the Creative Services team as an in-house agency, managing designers and project coordinators to produce 600+ projects per year and absorbed millions of dollars in work that was previously outsourced. My expertise includes developing creative strategy and advertising collateral for the healthcare, personal and commercial insurance, automotive, and industrial supply industries. • Integral player in a complete rebrand, focusing on visual identity, language style, messaging architecture for all digital and print channels, developed style guides for NFIB.com, mobile apps, and all print materials. Designed 30+ email templates that are primary customer life-cycle touchpoints from prospect drip campaigns to renewing business relationships. Overhauled NFIB’s social media identity on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and built 20+ branded templates for quick deployment of communications in those channels. Reimagined hundreds of graphic elements on NFIB.com, rebranded the mobile App NFIB Engage, and developed 50+ print pieces that are used by NFIB’s sales team when closing all new and renewing business.• Collaborated with NFIB’s product development team on User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design for NFIB.com, primary mobile app, and internal apps built for the sales team. Built a foundational design system and component library for the company’s website and mobile apps. • Designed, built, and administered NFIB’s Digital Asset Management (DAM) system that is the central hub for all brand collateral (logos, photography, videos, digital graphics and ads, etc.). Also implementing a training program for 250+ employees on how to use it for their daily work.
Nov 2014 - Feb 2020
Creative Services Designer
• Designed all graphics for NFIB.com, email, social media advertising campaigns, and customer facing print collateral throughout the organization.• Developed and implemented all workflow processes for Creative Services ranging from client project intake, proofing of design concepts, and output to digital channels or printing facilities.• Strategic planning for internal and outer department marketing initiatives.• Acted as the liaison between outside departments, external vendors and the Creative Services team to ensure projects are defined, follow the given internal creative schedule, and stay within budget. Ensure all creative projects are delivered to production for printing and distribution within the given timeline and budget.• Maintained brand standards and cohesion for all outgoing digital and print materials.
Mar 2011 - Oct 2014
Owner
Vizarti Studios
Focusing on Creativity and Originality, Vizarti Studios brings innovative design and imagery to every client we work with.
Jan 2004 - Nov 2014
Art Director
Mcguire Photography - Nashville Portraits
• Executed concepts, art direction, design, and creative vision for music industry clients with work including album packages, print/digital advertising, and websites• Digital imaging, retouching, restoration, and compositing of photos
2008 - 2011
~3 yrs
Art & Marketing Director
P&E Distributors
• Created and executed all advertising campaigns for print, web, and email channels• Managing small in house design team, responsible for all budgets, time lines, and daily production.• Content Management System (CMS) administrator and website manager• Produced multiple 460+ page automotive catalogues with distribution of 50,000+
2007 - 2008
~1 yr
Graphic Artist & Photographer
Ace Photography
• Lead photo shoots as primary photographer for clients• Design print layouts, web graphics• Retouching and compositing images• Video editing• Web design - Created and maintained company website - SEO, Google Analytics, AdWords• Responsible for final quality of all client deliverables
2004 - 2007
~3 yrs
3 education records
Jonathan Hobson education
Marketing Strategy Certificate, Marketing
Cornell Johnson Graduate School Of Management
Bs Mass Communications, Digital Animation
Middle Tennessee State University (Mtsu)
Minor, Computer Science
Middle Tennessee State University (Mtsu)
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Jonathan Hobson works for Astra.
What is Jonathan Hobson's role at Astra?
Jonathan Hobson is listed as Staff UI UX Designer at Astra.
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Jonathan Hobson is based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States while working with Astra.
What companies has Jonathan Hobson worked for?
Jonathan Hobson has worked for Astra, Groups360, Precise Systems, Inc., National Federation Of Independent Business (Nfib), and Vizarti Studios.
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Jonathan Hobson holds Marketing Strategy Certificate, Marketing from Cornell Johnson Graduate School Of Management.
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