Alexander Wright
Macon,GA
Summary
Creative UX Product Designer, Enterprise Software, Creative Direction, Data visualization, with 20+ years of experience in start-ups, medium/large tech-based businesses, background in motion with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Skilled in User Centered product design, HD Prototyping, User Experience (UX), Marketing and Promotional campaigns. Adept in identifying consumer needs and bringing them to life through user-centered design, product development, and close working relationships with internal teams.
Brands I’ve worked with: BlackRock, DataRobot, PegaSystems, Boats For Sale, Warner Media, Walmart, Delta, Oakley, AKQA, Restoration Hardware, Coke, Goody Rubbermaid, Home Depot, Georgia Power, Southern Company, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Turner Sports, Regal Cinemas, Lowes, GDOT, Minnesota GDOT, Wells Real Estate Funds, Regions Bank, Smuckers, and many more.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior UX Product Designer
BlackRock
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Improved product usability by conducting user research and implementing design changes based on feedback.
- Streamlined the design process for better efficiency by creating reusable style guides and UI components.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of design elements into final products.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality designs within tight deadlines.
- Delivered high fidelity prototypes for user testing and future state presentation.
- Designing complex UI for worlds largest trading platform Aladdin and respective Design Systems
UX Product Designer
DataRobot
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Specialized app and product design for ML predictive analytics DOD space,DataRobot core platform designer for AI
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of design elements into final products.
- Developed innovative product concepts through extensive market research and competitor analysis.
- Enhanced user experience by incorporating intuitive navigation patterns and clear visual hierarchies in designs.
- Optimized product performance by conducting usability tests, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing necessary changes.
- Delivered engaging presentations to stakeholders, showcasing design concepts and their potential impact on business growth.
UX Product Designer
Pegasystems
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Cosmos Design System development, Interaction Design for all complex interaction within products
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of design elements into final products.
- Implemented responsive designs for multiple platforms, enhancing product accessibility for various users.
- Coordinated with developers throughout the entire product lifecycle, ensuring alignment between design vision and technical specifications.
- Enhanced user experience by incorporating intuitive navigation patterns and clear visual hierarchies in designs.
- Created code examples of custom components for design system, developer ready standards using WebFlow, Principle.
Creative Director of Global Consumer Services
Equifax
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Oversight for all product, marketing and UX initiatives, ROI accountability for new product launches, Management of creative teams across UX and Marketing
- Enhanced brand recognition by developing innovative marketing campaigns and visually compelling designs.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality creative assets on time and within budget constraints.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team capabilities.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project vision and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and seamless execution.
- Championed a culture of creativity, encouraging team members to take risks and push boundaries in their work.
Freelance Senior UX Designer
Intellinet
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Lead UX Designer for Walmart mobile app for Pharmacy of the Future project, Advanced Research working closely with product team, Rapid prototyping in Principle, InVision Studio
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of UX designs into product development processes.
- Enhanced user experience by designing intuitive interfaces and navigation for various web and mobile applications.
- Conducted comprehensive user research, gathering valuable insights to inform design decisions and improve overall usability.
- Developed interactive prototypes, validating design concepts through rigorous usability testing and iterative feedback sessions.
- Optimized existing user flows, reducing friction points and increasing overall conversion rates.
- Presented UX designs to stakeholders, incorporating their input while maintaining a cohesive vision for the end-user experience.
Art Director
AKQA
11.2018 - 03.2019
- UI Design for Mobile - Fly Delta 5.0 (Future Release), Visual & UX Design in Figma, Rapid prototyping in Principle, InVision Studio, Axure
- Improved brand consistency by developing and implementing comprehensive visual guidelines across all platforms.
- Maximized project efficiency with meticulous attention to deadlines, budget constraints, and client expectations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive visual storytelling in product packaging designs.
- Increased customer engagement through the development of eye-catching social media graphics and ad campaigns.
- Built strong relationships with vendors such as photographers, printers, and illustrators to facilitate seamless project execution.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
Creative Director
DEEL Media
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Overall Brand Strategy & Marketing, Product owner Carbon Lite, Building internal design system
- Enhanced brand recognition by developing innovative marketing campaigns and visually compelling designs.
- Streamlined creative processes for improved efficiency and team productivity.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team capabilities.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project vision and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Developed comprehensive style guides to maintain brand consistency across all channels.
Senior Interaction Designer
Southern Company
02.2016 - 07.2017
- UX research, rapid prototyping, UI Development & Design
- Enhanced user experience by redesigning and optimizing website navigation and layout.
- Streamlined mobile app interfaces for increased usability and improved customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality user-centered design solutions.
- Led the development of a new product feature, resulting in increased user engagement and positive feedback.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering professional growth and skill development within the team.
- Developed interactive prototypes for testing, validating design concepts before implementation.
- Implemented accessibility best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and creating inclusive experiences for all users.
- Established design guidelines to maintain consistency across multiple digital platforms and products.
- Reduced support requests by simplifying complex workflows through intuitive interface designs.
- Presented design concepts to stakeholders effectively, securing buy-in for proposed solutions.
Senior Product Designer
Georgia Power
12.2011 - 10.2015
- Online Digital Branding, UX research and Visual design, Interactive development of installation, Video content producer, Animator
- Streamlined product development processes by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and implementing agile methodologies.
- Enhanced user experience by incorporating intuitive design elements and conducting thorough usability testing.
- Elevated brand identity through the creation of visually appealing and cohesive product designs.
- Spearheaded innovative design initiatives, leading to increased market competitiveness and improved product offerings.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting professional growth within the team.
- Implemented design best practices to ensure seamless integration between visual aesthetics and technical functionality.
- Presented compelling design concepts to executive leadership, securing buy-in for key projects and initiatives.
- Continuously updated personal design skills by attending industry conferences and workshops, bringing new methodologies back to the team for implementation.
- Produced rapid prototypes using InVision Studio, Principle.
Freelance Designer
Adult Swim
01.2009 - 10.2010
- Digital marketing for online campaigns, Product designer, Online game development
- Enhanced user experience by implementing intuitive navigation and engaging visual designs for digital products.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative digital solutions that solved complex business challenges.
- Delivered high-quality designs under tight deadlines, effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Conducted thorough market research to identify emerging trends and inform strategic design decisions for digital products.
- Presented design concepts clearly to clients and stakeholders, facilitating productive discussions around project goals and constraints.
- Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
- Created artwork for product packaging and promotional materials.
- Collaborated with other designers to create visually appealing graphics for range of print and digital media.
- Created original artwork for range of print, web and video projects.
UX/UI design
Philips Design
01.2008 - 01.2009
- User focused research and UI development for Philips Healthcare, Visual designer for online products, Usability testing
- Enhanced user experience by conducting thorough research and creating intuitive wireframes for digital products.
- Streamlined navigation for websites by analyzing user behavior and implementing effective design elements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive design solutions aligned with business goals and user needs.
- Worked with design teams, project managers and business analysts to create intuitive and easy-to-use software.
Interactive Designer
Cartoon Network
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Developed visual language for products in On-Air Digital marketing, Animator and Creative Developer
- Enhanced user experience by implementing intuitive navigation and engaging visual elements in interactive designs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create cohesive and innovative digital solutions for improved customer satisfaction.
- Developed wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts and facilitate decision-making processes.
- Optimized website performance by conducting usability tests and implementing necessary adjustments based on feedback.
- Increased user engagement through the creation of interactive content such as videos, infographics, and quizzes.
Interactive Designer
IHG
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Web Design, UI Development, and Brand Strategy
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create cohesive and innovative digital solutions for improved customer satisfaction.
- Developed wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts and facilitate decision-making processes.
- Implemented responsive web designs that ensured a seamless browsing experience across various devices and platforms.
- Incorporated accessibility principles into all design work to create inclusive experiences for users of diverse abilities or backgrounds.
- Kept up-to-date on emerging technologies within the industry for continuous improvement of design skills and knowledge.
UI Designer
Georgia Department of Transportation
01.2005 - 04.2006
- Web Design, UI Development for traffic control center hub on Confederate Avenue.
- Developed interactive kiosks for rest stops across the state of Georgia
- Built real time traffic model and congestion analyzers using animation for route and way finding
- Delivered high quality design and interactive web based solutions for complex traffic network and roadside camera functionality
Interactive Designer
Jackson Healthcare
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Web Design, UI Development
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create cohesive and innovative digital solutions for improved customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced user experience by implementing intuitive navigation and engaging visual elements in interactive designs.
- Developed wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts and facilitate decision-making processes.
- Optimized website performance by conducting usability tests and implementing necessary adjustments based on feedback.
- Increased user engagement through the creation of interactive content such as videos, infographics, and quizzes.
Interactive Designer
Wells Real Estate Funds
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Interactive Designer for Web and Motion
- Enhanced user experience by implementing intuitive navigation and engaging visual elements in interactive designs.
- Implemented responsive web designs that ensured a seamless browsing experience across various devices and platforms.
- Promoted collaboration among team members through open communication channels such as Slack, Trello boards, or video conferencing sessions.
- Conducted thorough market research to inform design decisions that aligned with target audience preferences and industry trends.
- Converted project specifications into drawings and other materials that would be used to create product.
Interactive Designer
One3
01.2001 - 09.2022
- Flash animator and Designer, custom illustration and layout designer
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create cohesive and innovative digital solutions for improved customer satisfaction.
- Mentored junior designers by providing constructive feedback on projects while fostering their professional growth within the team environment.
- Implemented responsive web designs that ensured a seamless browsing experience across various devices and platforms.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients through regular communication updates about ongoing projects or potential new engagements.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions with other designers and stakeholders to generate innovative ideas for new projects.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Art - History -
Georgia Southern
05.1997
Skills
- Figma
- InVision Studio
- Principle
- Sketch
- Axure
- Moqups
- Cinema 4D
- Processing
- Adobe CC
- After Effects
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- HTML5 CSS3
- SASS,Gulp, Grunt
- Javascript
- Github
- Jquery
- Bootstrap 3/4
- User Research
- Usability Testing
- Storytelling
- Persona Definition
- Information Architecture
- Wireframing
- Rapid Prototyping
- Visual Design Libraries
- Data Visualization
- UI Development
- Style Guide Development
- Creative Direction
- Animation
- Motion Graphics Storyboarding
- Illustration
- Video Production
- Project Management
- Product Design
- Mockups and Prototypes
- Process Design
- Marketing
- Branding and Identity
- Design Systems
- Adobe Creative Suite
- User Experience Design
- Responsive Design
- Interaction Design
- Wireframing and Prototyping
- Video Editing
- Design Thinking
- Visual Design
- Midjourney
Portfolios
- Www.alexwright.io (UX Portfolio)
- Www.republicofdesign.com (My C2C Agency)
- Www.blurrstudios.com/chrome (Sister company to Republic) Animation / Production
Timeline
Senior UX Product Designer
BlackRock
10.2022 - 01.2024
UX Product Designer
DataRobot
02.2021 - 05.2022
UX Product Designer
Pegasystems
12.2019 - 02.2021
Creative Director of Global Consumer Services
Equifax
08.2019 - 10.2019
Freelance Senior UX Designer
Intellinet
04.2019 - 10.2019
Art Director
AKQA
11.2018 - 03.2019
Creative Director
DEEL Media
01.2018 - 03.2018
Senior Interaction Designer
Southern Company
02.2016 - 07.2017
Senior Product Designer
Georgia Power
12.2011 - 10.2015
Freelance Designer
Adult Swim
01.2009 - 10.2010
UX/UI design
Philips Design
01.2008 - 01.2009
Interactive Designer
Cartoon Network
01.2007 - 01.2008
Interactive Designer
IHG
01.2006 - 01.2007
UI Designer
Georgia Department of Transportation
01.2005 - 04.2006
Interactive Designer
Jackson Healthcare
01.2005 - 12.2005
Interactive Designer
Wells Real Estate Funds
01.2002 - 01.2005
Interactive Designer
One3
01.2001 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Fine Art - History -
Georgia Southern
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