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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

New York, New York, United States

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, data scientists, and marketing professionals to ensure alignment on design objectives and product vision.- Lead the UX/UI design team in conceptualizing and creating user-friendly interfaces for Tapestry's digital platforms, ensuring consistency and coherence across all touchpoints.- Develop and maintain enterprise design systems and guidelines to streamline the UI design process and promote brand cohesion.- Participate in user research and gather feedback to inform design decisions, iterating on designs based on user insights and usability testing.- Champion user-centered design principles within the organization, advocating for the importance of empathy and understanding of user needs throughout the product development lifecycle.- Oversee the creation of wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to effectively communicate design concepts and interactions.- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation, ensuring that UI design objectives are met within established constraints.- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UI design, and incorporate relevant innovations into Tapestry's design processes.- Mentor and coach junior designers, fostering their growth and development within the organization.- Serve as a thought leader on UI design within the company, presenting design concepts and strategies to executive leadership and other stakeholders.

New York, New York, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Originally Gorilla Group - acquired by: VML NA;- Spearheaded user-centric e-commerce solutions, significantly enhancing customer engagement and online sales performance.- Provided in-person UX consulting, collaborating directly with executive teams to integrate user experience strategies with corporate objectives.- Led comprehensive user research and usability testing, translating insights into actionable design improvements that elevated user satisfaction and business impact.- Crafted detailed wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes with tools like Adobe XD and Figma, ensuring clarity and fidelity in user interface execution.- Developed and maintained design systems to ensure consistency across all digital platforms, enhancing brand coherence and user experience.- Executed and analyzed A/B testing campaigns, optimizing user pathways and boosting conversion rates through informed design adjustments.- Facilitated design workshops and training sessions for clients and internal teams to foster understanding and adoption of UX principles and practices.- Engaged with the development team to ensure accurate implementation of designs, troubleshooting design-related issues during development phases.- Brought thought leadership to improve agency processes, including leveraging design thinking and workshopping as key tools for revenue growth and strategic innovation.

Chicago, Illinois

- Founded and independently expanded a UX/UI design agency, driving revenue to $325K Year 1 through revolutionary retainer packages. Expertly secured and managed client relationships spanning various industries, with notable achievements including the acquisition of three Fortune 500 projects.- Developed comprehensive business strategies, including market analysis, brand development, and scalable business models to ensure company growth and client satisfaction.- Provided expert UX/UI consulting services, guiding clients through the design process from concept to implementation to optimize user experience and achieve business goals.- Led all aspects of design projects, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, and final design execution using tools like Sketch, Adobe XD, and Figma.- Implemented leadership best practices to manage projects effectively, including setting clear goals, communicating transparently, and ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.S-Spearheaded marketing and outreach initiatives, utilizing digital platforms and networking to enhance brand visibility and client acquisition.-Stayed ahead of industry trends and technology advancements to provide cutting-edge design solutions and strategic advice to clients.

Greater Chicago Area

- Spearheaded the integration of UX design principles with visual branding strategies to enhance brand consistency and user engagement across digital platforms.- Collaborated with branding teams to develop visually compelling interfaces that reflect and reinforce brand identities for a diverse client base.-Led the design of interactive elements that aligned with overall brand stories, ensuring a seamless user experience from web to mobile interfaces.- Utilized graphic design skills to create aesthetic and functional design solutions that improved user interaction and brand perception.- Conducted visual audits and competitive analysis to identify design trends and opportunities for brand differentiation.- Coordinated with UX researchers to interpret user feedback and insights, refining visual strategies and improving design responsiveness.- Created design prototypes and style guides to maintain design consistency and integrity across all brand touchpoints.

Greater Chicago Area

Silva Brand is a collective of management consultants and artists. A hybrid of strategic planning, design, interactive and interesting. Our clients expect us to know their business and to do our homework. But our work is to go beyond rates of return and financial ratios to give you the heartbeat of your brand – the thing that can motivate, mobilize, materialize and measure success. Your brand work must resonate powerfully and have legs. It must stand the test of time.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Worked at the Workspring sub-brand in Chicago. Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.

Master Of Science - Ms

Bachelor'S Degree