Joey Kilrain Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New Haven, Ct, Us

Leading the AI-driven design strategy for a pioneering platform that enables secure data exchange between customers and brands. Spearheading design efforts to ensure fairness, transparency, and trust in all interactions.- Developed 10+ MVP prototypes to evaluate go-to-market strategies and validate business concepts.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, ethical, and scalable experiences.- Driving user-centered design practices that prioritize usability and ethical considerations, ensuring alignment with emerging AI trends.

New York, New York, Us

Founder and leader of DED Company, a digital experience design firm, specializing in creating unified experiences across enterprise applications. DED Company supports end-to-end projects, from ideation and research to execution.- Directed front- & back-end teams to ensure consistency between experience design and technical execution.- Developed client strategies and solutions that aligned with business goals, consistently meeting deadlines and improving client satisfaction.- Recognized for delivering innovative solutions that balance creativity with operational feasibility.

New York, Ny, Us

Developed and taught the User Experience (UX) Design Certificate Program, preparing the next generation of designers for the creative workforce of the future.- Delivered hands-on courses covering UX, Visual Design, and Agile methodologies, tailored to individual student progress.- Focused on teaching students to create customer-centric experience flows, leveraging research, and design tools.- Coached students (individually) on soft skills essential for successful interviews and client interactions.- Provided step-by-step lectures on design ops protocolsAnd easier way to summarize what I do, I teach Courage, Common Sense, and Responsibility.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

I have the amazing responsibility to mentor current and up-and-coming product / research / visual / service designers at all levels of design leadership and career growth.Offering practical advice on career growth, leadership development, and mastering design skills.Focused on helping mentees navigate challenges in product and experience design.Book time with me here: https://adplist.org/mentors/joseph-kilrain

New York, Ny, Us

Led customer experience (CX) enhancement initiatives in financial services, utilizing AI-driven data analytics to drive engagement and business outcomes.- Increased CX engagement from 5% to 10% through strategic implementation of AI-driven personalization.- Collaborated with innovative startups to shape competitor analysis, product design strategies, and service offerings.- Facilitated design thinking workshops to align stakeholders and clients on product vision and strategy.

New York, Ny, Us

Led a global design team to deliver digital transformation initiatives for KPMG's Global Audit experience.- Employed by Orion Business Innovation, managed a team of 23 researchers, designers, and developers across multiple countries.- Spearheaded KPMG’s redesign of the Global Audit experience, improving productivity by 44% and reducing design bottlenecks by 10%.- Implemented a customer-centered design system, ensuring compatibility for RTL/LTR languages and improving scalability across regions.- Led design operations including corporate branding, design documentation, and usability standards, streamlining workflows and boosting team morale.- Partnered with stakeholders to align design solutions with business objectives, using data analytics, AI-driven tools (i.e. Copilot), and agile methodologies to drive efficiency.- Facilitated client workshops and presentations, ensuring alignment on product vision and implementation strategies for KPMG’s enterprise solutions.

Boca Raton, Fl, Us

Consulted for a B2B and B2C marketing agency, driving digital marketing solutions through research, design, and development.- Designed and executed digital marketing strategies, ensuring consistency in brand identity and customer engagement.- Provided leadership in cross-functional teams, aligning design strategy with business goals.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Led UX and visual design projects for data visualization initiatives, delivering solutions for both internal teams and external clients.- Created data visualization assets compatible with D3.js for seamless integration into the product.- Led workshops with clients to present design solutions, gathering feedback and refining visual assets for optimal user engagement.- Worked closely with IBM's Watson group to expand upon Ai-driven customer analytics

New York, Ny, Us

Primary duties included:- Lead idea generations based off of product development initiatives- Provided team direction in competitive research and persona analysis- Developed complex wireframes and user flows based off of data points- Scoped and managed projects from kick-off to delivery- Collaborated with analytics team on A/B usability tests- Informed Product, Dev, and Stakeholders of features / requirements from Cx feedback

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Taught the following courses:- Creative Print Production- Web Design & Development- User Experience and Visual Design

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Keeping alumni connected on current trends, opportunities, and collaborations.

Munich, Bayern, De

Primary duties included:• Manage resources for on time delivery of user stories, functionality and infrastructureimprovements• Provide guidance and leadership to coach, motivate, and lead members to their bestperformance levels and career development• Own the development team’s tools, processes, and QA / performance of the work produced by the teams• Collaborate with internal and external engineering teams to plan architecture and define technical requirements

New York, Ny, Us

Gigapixel Creative Inc. partnered with agencies and technology entrepreneurs in building their web experiences and businesses.Daily duties included: - Team building, creative management, and cultivation - Client and product management (from start-ups, to mvp, to exit) - Business & product branding - Media integration -- print, web, TV, mobile, networking - Strategy, design, architecture, development and marketing for all web based interests.

Us

The Hatchery is a venture collaboration forum, building a community of entrepreneurs, emerging companies, and investors, via its events, advisory services, and incubator. It works with investors and companies in 10 countries.It provides a unique funnel for New York innovators to interact with investors, present their plans, receive expert feedback, and pave the way for them to receive funding. At the heart of our model the Gauntlet, an interactive process that gives entrepreneurs a forum to present their strategies to a range of investors.Daily duties included: - Team building and cultivation - Working alongside the client in pitching (Presentation, Research, etc.) - Business & product planning and positioning

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Graphic Design

Organizational Leadership

Business Management

Associates Degree In Specialized Technology, Design, Fine Art

Certificate In Fine Art, Fine Art

Certificate, Automotive (Engine, Transmission Maintenance)

Hands On / School Of Hard Knocks, Automotive Internship

Education record

Continuing Education, Graphic Design