Brandon Schaffner
Austin,United States
Summary
As a Sr. UX Designer with 15+ years of experience, I create user-friendly, intuitive designs that balance user needs with business goals. Skilled in wireframing, prototyping, and Figma, I thrive in agile environments, collaborating with teams to shape impactful digital products and deliver seamless user experiences.
Professional UX design specialist with extensive experience in creating user-focused solutions and track record of successful project completion. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering results in dynamic environments. Equipped with strong skills in user research, wireframing, and prototyping, consistently meeting high standards and adapting to changing needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Ux Designer
Tek Systems
04.2022 - Current
- Evaluated existing user interfaces for improvement opportunities, leading to significant enhancements in overall user satisfaction.
- Streamlined workflows for design projects, optimizing collaboration between team members and reducing project timelines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative and intuitive design solutions for complex web applications.
- Championed a user-centered approach within the organization, influencing key decision-makers to prioritize user needs in product development efforts.
Sr. Product Designer
Austin Capital Bank
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing user feedback and incorporating design improvements accordingly.
- Implemented design best practices to ensure seamless integration between visual aesthetics and technical functionality.
- Organized regular team brainstorming sessions which resulted in numerous creative ideas being implemented into final designs.
- Reduced development time through rapid prototyping, iterative design, and efficient communication with stakeholders.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting professional growth within the team.
Sr. Ux Designer
Cox Automotive
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Evaluated existing user interfaces for improvement opportunities, leading to significant enhancements in overall user satisfaction.
- Streamlined workflows for design projects, optimizing collaboration between team members and reducing project timelines.
- Conducted regular usability testing sessions, gathering valuable feedback from users to inform iterative improvements on designs.
- Developed detailed documentation outlining design specifications and requirements for seamless handoff to development teams.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative and intuitive design solutions for complex web applications.
Lead Ux Designer
Daito Design
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed cohesive design quality across 4 projects, adhering to prescribed themes and functional choices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create a cohesive, user-centric product vision.
- Participated in design review meetings to brainstorm new UX developments through collaborative thinking.
Sr User Expierance Designer
Zynga
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery using Sketch and inVision
- Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Produced high-quality mockups for stakeholder approval.
- Presented creative solutions to user challenges, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
Sr. Interaction Designer
National Insterments
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Led the development of a new product feature, resulting in increased user engagement and positive feedback.
- Collaborated closely with developers during implementation phases, ensuring seamless translation of designs into functional code.
- Championed user-centric approaches throughout the organization, instilling a culture of empathy towards end-users among colleagues.
UI/UX Designer
Baker Hughes GE
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Designed user flows, ensuring seamless transitions between different stages of the user journey.
- Conducted usability tests and analyzed feedback, identifying areas for improvement in the design process.
- Identified pain points in existing user experiences through heuristic evaluations, leading to actionable recommendations for improvements.
- Incorporated user feedback into iterative design cycles, ensuring continuous enhancement of end-user satisfaction levels.
- Contributed positively towards cross-functional collaboration by working closely with product managers, engineers, content creators during all stages of design process.
Sr Ui/Senior UX Designer
Dedo Interactive
06.2013 - 03.2014
- Evaluated existing user interfaces for improvement opportunities, leading to significant enhancements in overall user satisfaction.
- Streamlined workflows for design projects, optimizing collaboration between team members and reducing project timelines.
- Leveraged data-driven insights from analytics tools and user feedback, driving continuous improvements in UX design quality.
Education
B.F.A - PHOTOGRAPHY
Savannah College of Art
Savannah, Ga.12.2004
Skills
- Agile Application Development
- Agile Methodologies
- Customer Journey Mapping
- Detailed Design
- Figma (Software)
- Information Architecture
- Interaction Design
- Mobile Design
- Product Design
- Prototyping
- Responsive Web Design
- Usability Testing
- User-centered Design
- User Experience (UX)
Websites
Certification
- PMC Level I, Pragmatic Institute, 07/2021, Present
- UX Foundations: Prototyping, LinkedIn, 02/2020, Present
- Senior User Experience Design Strategist, Udemy, 02/2020, Present
Projects
Vauto, Cox automotive, 04/2020, 01/2022, Revamped the Media management section of Vauto. Improved user experience by using modern design patterns to bring a more efficient workflow to a legacy offering. Vauto Vehicle Merchandising, Cox Automotive, 02/2020, 11/2020, Redesigned the vehicle merchandising workflow for vAuto to make it more modern, efficient, and user-friendly for dealers.
Timeline
Sr Ux Designer
Tek Systems
04.2022 - Current
Sr. Product Designer
Austin Capital Bank
01.2022 - 02.2023
Sr. Ux Designer
Cox Automotive
03.2020 - 12.2021
Lead Ux Designer
Daito Design
09.2019 - 03.2020
Sr User Expierance Designer
Zynga
01.2017 - 09.2019
Sr. Interaction Designer
National Insterments
09.2015 - 11.2016
UI/UX Designer
Baker Hughes GE
04.2014 - 09.2015
Sr Ui/Senior UX Designer
Dedo Interactive
06.2013 - 03.2014
- PMC Level I, Pragmatic Institute, 07/2021, Present
- UX Foundations: Prototyping, LinkedIn, 02/2020, Present
- Senior User Experience Design Strategist, Udemy, 02/2020, Present
B.F.A - PHOTOGRAPHY
Savannah College of Art
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