As a Senior Interaction Designer, Motion Designer, and Front-End Developer, I bring a blend of technical proficiency and creative problem-solving. My depth in technical skills enables me to seamlessly integrate motion design, interaction principles, and front-end development into cohesive, intuitive user experiences.
My intellectual curiosity fuels continuous learning, helping me stay at the forefront of design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. This allows me to bring fresh, innovative ideas to the table, ensuring that my work is not only current but also forward-thinking. My actions are always goal-directed, aligning with broader project and organizational objectives while maintaining a user-centered focus.
Developing with the latest web technologies like HTML5, CSS3, JS and React.
Designed to make interaction feel easy and natural.
Providing the user with the experience they expect.
Developed interactive prototypes for usability testing.
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Sr. Interaction Designer
Target - 11/28/22 to present
- Technical project lead while ensuring seamless coordination between internal team and external stakeholders.
- Designed and developed design systems for dynamic ads.
- Designed and developed interactive and dynamic experiences across web, mobile, and TV platforms.
- Developed accessibility features to align with (WCAG) 2.2 compliance, and users' requirements reliant on assistive technology.
Web Animation Engineer
Foxo Technologies - 1/10/22 to 9/30/22
- Designed and developed animations with cutting edge technologies such as React, Framer Motion, After Effects and Lottie.
- Visual storytelling using motion design and video for web apps and social channels.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to successfully deploy an MVP application.
Contract Digital Designer
Target.com - 8/1/20 to 1/7/22
- Designed creative content and developed pages for Target.com and Target's App.
- Used UI & UX best practices to ensure guests' best experience online.
- Designed content that meets accessibility compliance rules and regulations (WCAG).
- Experience working within content management systems to build web pages.
- Collaborate with Target Creative partners.
Digital Designer / Front-End Developer
Sleep Number - 11/9/15 to 4/9/20
- Created best practices for designing and animating display ads.
- Designed and developed digital products including responsive websites, animated display ads and social media content.
- Designed high-converting responsive landing pages.
- Designed style guides for sales events across all digital channels.
- Experience with modern tooling systems using node.js, npm, SASS and gulp.
Contract UX/UI Designer / Front-End Developer
Securian Financial Group - 9/21/15 to 11/6/15
- Designed and developed fully functioning desktop and mobile prototypes using Axure RP.
- Developed user personas, feature definitions and user flows.
- Designed topic and audience IA systems for organization and navigation.
- Developed high fidelity prototypes for usability testing using Axure RP.
- Collaborated with team members and stakeholders.
- Experience in responsive website design and development.
Contract Digital Designer / Front-End Developer
Sleep Number - 8/1/15 to 8/14/15
- Designed and developed animated web ads in CSS and JavaScript.
Contract UX/UI Designer / Front-End Developer
Merrill Corporation - 2/14 to 4/15
- Provided UX/UI design from initial research through final deployment for multiple business lines.
- Conducted user research to gather data about how users currently perform tasks.
- Developed user personas, feature definitions and user flows.
- Designed sequential IA systems for organization and navigation.
- Designed and developed responsive prototypes using HTML/CSS, Bootstrap and jQuery.
- Strong understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
Freelance Art Director / Website Designer
1996 to 2015
- Provided a creative vision for websites, packaging, advertising and collateral material for small businesses and start-ups.
- Collaborated closely with owners and senior management to develop and execute creative strategies, delivering impactful solutions.
- Proficient in UX/UI design, typography, brand development, and art direction.
- Skilled in responsive website design and development using HTML/CSS/JS and various frameworks.
- Designed and developed cohesive brand identities across both print and digital mediums.