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James K. Status: Offline
Whitestown, United States

Principal UX/UI Designer | Product | Brand | Visual Design

Experienced, detail-obsessed senior designer with over 8 years experience conceptualizing, designing, and delivering meaningful products, brand identities, and digital experiences for both Fortune 500 companies and early stage startups. Past client work includes: • Microsoft • Forever21 • Skechers • Adobe • Nike • Nordstrom • Footlocker • Activision Blizzard • ESPN • AARP Industry Experience: • Healthcare, Virtual Care • Retail, Sporting Goods • Entertainment, Gaming • Technology, Enterprise B2B and B2C • Influencer Marketing, Creator Economy • Expert storyteller able to craft strategic sales, marketing, and investment decks • Obsessed with all things Figma, including developing comprehensive design frameworks and design component systems • Experienced in responsive web design using best-in-class tools like Framer and Webflow • Demonstrated ability to lead the full design process from concept to delivery, starting with proof of concept, wireframing, prototyping, user testing, and design implementation • Advocate for continuous design iteration and close working developer relationship • Experienced in designing for both iOS and Android native mobile apps, adhering to industry best practices • Ability to manage multiple programs and individual projects simultaneously • Able to work with internal stakeholders to identify key business objectives and align design output • Demonstrated end-to-end project and product manager well versed in both agile and waterfall methodologies • Able to take abstract concepts and develop sophisticated north star visions that bring ideas to life • Experienced individual contributor that can be autonomous or successfully lead cross-functional and multi disciplinary design teams • Strong belief in putting the human first and designing with empathy • Strong ability to craft strategic narratives that communicate product design vision and company or brand ethos/philosophy
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