Amy Smith

Experienced UI/UX Designer with 10+ years of hands-on experience crafting clean, user-focused digital products across government and startup-style environments. Skilled in wireframing, prototyping, user research, and building scalable design systems. Adept at applying design thinking to solve usability challenges and deliver smooth, engaging user flows.

Known for working seamlessly with cross-functional teams, iterating quickly based on feedback, and delivering intuitive, visually consistent interfaces in fast-paced environments.

Senior UX/UI Designer / Business Analyst

Aset Partners – DHS / CISA | Nov 2020 – Present

• Own the full design lifecycle on secure web platforms—from wireframes to developer-ready prototypes.

• Designed interactive admin portals used by internal analysts across the federal cybersecurity infrastructure.

• Delivered UI layouts, style guides, and component patterns that align with accessibility and branding standards.

• Conducted design reviews with stakeholders and collaborated with developers to ensure front-end fidelity and code readiness.

• Translated findings into personas and journey maps to guide product decisions.

• Partnered with engineers throughout the development lifecycle to ensure usability and accessibility compliance (508).

• Supported the evolution of a cross-program design system to standardize user experiences.

UI/UX Designer

Flexion – U.S. Tax Court | Sep 2019 – Nov 2020

• Designed wireframes and interactive mockups for public-facing and internal portals.

• Facilitated usability testing and used results to revise interface logic and task flows.

• Partnered with developers to implement HTML/CSS handoffs for new features

UI/UX Designer

Modis @ U.S. Secret Service | Dec 2017 – Aug 2019

• Redesigned internal apps and admin tools to be more intuitive and responsive.

• Contributed to layout restructuring and HCI-based UX improvements.

• Supported fast-paced updates using short iteration cycles and collaborative feedback loops.

UI/UX Designer & Developer

Modis @ CSRA- CMS | Jun 2017 – Dec 2017

• Designed and coded responsive templates in HTML/CSS for public health portals.

• Conducted heuristic reviews and accessibility testing in early design phases.

• Participated in Agile ceremonies and provided UI updates based on user feedback.

B.S. in Visual Communication

Towson University – Towson, MD