UX Designer (contractor) - James Hardie/Azek - Chicago, IL
(2025-07 - 2025-12)
- Conducted homeowner interviews and presented key insights to C-suite executives to inform strategic design decisions.
- Partnered with content, art, and development teams to launch brand storytelling initiatives, developing new components and documentation for the design system.
UX Designer - Vector Solutions - Chicago, IL
(2022-05 - 2025-04)
- Integrated product strategy with user experience principles to deliver user-centered B2B solutions in dynamic environments.
- Transformed research findings and business requirements into prioritized product roadmaps, detailed specifications, and effective design solutions.
- Managed the end-to-end UX process from discovery through prototyping and validation, ensuring adherence to WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.
- Contributed to artificial intelligence initiatives and the advancement of the Vector Design System, enhancing product innovation and UX maturity.
Lead UX/UI Designer - Quinnox - Chicago, IL
(2021-06 - 2022-10)
- As the sole designer, directed UX and product strategy for a visual API builder, overseeing discovery, requirements definition, wireframing, and high-fidelity design.
- Collaborated with engineering, stakeholders, and leadership to define product roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, and ensure successful delivery.
- Translated user needs and business objectives into tangible product solutions, advocating for user-centric design principles.
- Supported go-to-market strategies by creating branded assets, providing design direction, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
UX Designer - Genuine - Chicago, IL
(2020-11 - 2021-06)
- Performed comprehensive accessibility audits, heuristic evaluations, and content reviews for diverse client websites.
- Developed wireframes and interactive prototypes based on data-driven insights and user research findings.
- Worked closely with project managers, visual designers, developers, and clients to ensure design solutions aligned with user needs and business objectives.
UX Designer - Expedia Group - Chicago, IL
(2019-07 - 2020-10)
- As the sole designer, established the design vision for Expedia's internal content management tool.
- Conducted user research with diverse stakeholders, collaborated with the development team and project managers on technical feasibility and timelines, and validated concepts through usability testing of interactive wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes.
