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Kithli.comPrincipal Product Designer
Nov. 2024New York, New York, United States• Utilized market and competitor research to conceptualize user flows and innovative features for this pre-seed peer-to-peer healthcare services startup. • Created entire application from sketch to atomic design system to production assets, leveraging AI design and content creation tools, collaborating closely with the development team for seamless implementation.
FISUser Experience Manager, FIS Product UX
Jan. 2020 - Nov. 2024Petaluma, CA• Hired, led and mentored a team of product designers and UX researchers in close collaboration with product managers on multiple products, including FIS' premier front-office banking software: D1 Banker/Teller
• Created and utilized component-based design systems for rapid prototyping and agile feature creation.
• Improved existing products through usability testing and user research, designing solutions to product pain points that were implemented within weeks of discovery.
FISUser Experience Lead, FIS Data Solutions Group
Jul. 2018 - Jan. 2020Petaluma, CA• Directed the product design team behind FIS’ suite of big data products, developing a robust data visualization design system that enabled agile product creation process, from product concept to GTM.
Fidelity National Information ServicesCreative Strategy & Design Lead, FIS Mobile Labs
Mar. 2013 - Jul. 2018Larkspur, CA• Launched BP's national 'Pay at the Pump' mobile digital payments app on the mobile retail platform the team designed, in addition to mobile wallet concepts for payments with Paypal, Venmo and PeoplePay.
MFOUNDRYCreative Strategy and Design Lead
May. 2012 - Mar. 2013San Francisco, CA• Conceptualization and production of new digital products on mobile, web, and IOT, for retail, marketing and financial services.
• Aquired by FIS in March 2013.
Spring StudioSenior User Experience Designer/Art Director
Jun. 2008 - Jul. 2012San Francisco, CA• Developed user-centered design strategies and solutions for financial services clients, including Charles Schwab, American Express and Bicycle Financial.
• Translated complex product requirements into intuitive online experiences through research, information architecture, and collaborative design using a Lean UX framework.
glassdoor.comSenior User Experience Designer
Jul. 2007 - Jun. 2008Sausalito, CAConceptualized, designed, and successfully launched a revolutionary employer data and employee reviews website, delivering comprehensive UX, UI, and corporate branding from initial concept to fully functional platform in under 10 months.
OrganicArt Director/Information Architect
Feb. 2006 - Oct. 2006Greater New York City AreaClient: American Express (e-commerce) • Conceived and designed interface visual style, navigation and information architecture for a complete redesign of American Express’ online shopping portal to create a “best of breed” experience for Cardmembers.
• Directed a team of designers, information architects and programmers to realize AJAX heavy interface designs for all sections of a large, multiple merchant e-commerce platform.
Arnold WorldwideArt Director / Interactive Designer
Jan. 2006 - Sep. 2006Greater New York City AreaArt direction and design for online advertising campaign for a Fidelity Investments, as well as the interactive design of an online application for pharmaceutical tracking.
Colspace CorporationArt Director/Information Architect
Apr. 2003 - Dec. 2005Greater New York City AreaClients include: Apple, BMW, McDonalds, Neoware, Nissian, OMD, PHD Media, Richemont, Shared Insights, Staples • Conceived and designed overall visual style, navigation structure and information architecture for web-based collaboration software, as well as company's primary and secondary software products.
• Conceived and designed corporate branding, corporate logo, product suite logos and corporate collateral, including print and digital.
• Worked with start ups and Fortune 500 firms to build multi-user intranets and extranets using custom designed software.
• Consulted with a team of front and back-end programmers to implement designs in ASP/.NET, develop user experience strategies and test usability.
jdgimzek DesignVisual and Interaction Designer
May. 2001 - Jul. 2007Manhattan, NYFreelance User Experience and Visual Design for a variety of digital advertising agencies and technology companies, specializing in large scale web applications
environments.comArt Director / Information Architect
Sep. 1999 - May. 2001Greater New York City AreaClients include: egomanic, JPMorganChase, Latina Magazine, nano, nofee.com, orientation.com, upoc, Solspark, vote.com • Developed brand and visual identities for start ups, as well as digital brand guidelines for more established firms.
• Conceived and designed overall visual style including logo and brand ID, interactive navigation and information architecture.
• Directed teams of UX Designers, Visual Designers and Developers across all digital media.
• Researched, tested and recommended technical approaches and development software.
• Contributed creative and technical input at all levels, from initial client consultation to final product.
Messner Vetere Berger McNamee SchmettererSenior Designer
Jan. 1996 - Dec. 1997Concepted and designed online advertising campaigns.
Marvel ComicsInternet Designer / Animator
Jan. 1995 - Dec. 1996Greater New York City AreaDesigned online advertising campaigns, including work with the first US seat of FutureSplash, the software that became Flash.
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