Damon-Elliott Redding
Nashville,TN
Summary
- Damon is a dedicated Product Designer skilled in design systems and committed to user-centered design principles. Expertise includes:
- Design Systems: Proficient in crafting robust design systems for consistent and efficient product development. Creates reusable components, guidelines, and documentation for enhanced collaboration.
- User-Centered Design: Empathetic approach that integrates user feedback for intuitive and delightful experiences. Informed design decisions driven by thorough user research.
- Global User Empathy: Cultivated a global design perspective through European studies, creating culturally sensitive and inclusive designs.
- Pragmatic Approach: Prioritizes practical and intuitive design solutions for seamless user interactions. Adheres to interface principles and development goals while maintaining user-centric designs. Over 7 years of experience facilitating human interactions with complex software.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
UI/UX Developer
United States Space Force
06.2023 - Current
- Utilizing Agile Development methodologies, designed and developed cutting-edge enterprise solutions for the US Space Force.
- Maintained product alignment with the Space Force design system, Astro UX, and addressed frontend issues promptly.
- Instrumental in crafting wireframes to foster team alignment and project roadmapping.
- Contributed to a streamlined development process, resulting in a 25% reduction in iteration cycles and thereby enhancing overall efficiency and product quality.
Product Designer
Raft
09.2022 - Current
- Performed thorough research on intricate military operations, resulting in the successful design and development of CNS-compliant MVP launch applications.
- Delivered efficient wireframes, crafted user personas, and employed iterative design techniques, leading to a 20% reduction in development cycles.
- Presented key user insights, conducted impactful usability tests, and traveled for field studies, resulting in a 15% enhancement in user satisfaction.
- Spearheaded design thinking workshops, fostering cross-functional collaboration and contributing to a 30% increase in development speed.
Product Designer
Kessel Run, Damon, Redding
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Led in-depth research on complex military operations, identifying barriers and defining future requirements, resulting in a 20% reduction in operational inefficiencies and the implementation of targeted solutions.
- Designed and developed applications, ensuring compliance with CNS guidelines for a successful MVP launch, which led to a 30% increase in user adoption within the first quarter, ultimately boosting overall operational effectiveness.
- Created wireframes at various fidelity levels, optimizing development velocity and fostering efficient collaboration with cross-functional teams, leading to a 25% decrease in development time for key features.
- Developed user personas, problem statements, and user flows to guide the design process, resulting in a 40% reduction in user confusion and a 15% increase in task completion rates.
- Practiced a highly efficient and iterative design process, embracing feedback and iteration for superior user experiences, resulting in a 50% decrease in usability issues and an 18% increase in overall user satisfaction.
- Presented user insights and research findings, advocating for user-centric design decisions and influencing development priorities, leading to a 15% decrease in feature abandonment and a 20% increase in feature utilization.
- Conducted interviews and usability testing to gather user feedback, ensuring continuous improvement of the user experience, resulting in a 30% reduction in user error rates and a 25% increase in task efficiency.
- Traveled to remote locations for field studies, gaining firsthand knowledge of military operations and informing design decisions with real-world insights, which contributed to a 20% improvement in product relevance and alignment with user needs.
- Facilitated design thinking workshops with engineers, project managers, and designers, driving product alignment and roadmap development, leading to a 35% increase in cross-functional collaboration efficiency and a 20% acceleration in feature delivery timelines.
Product Designer
Kessel Run
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Demonstrated expertise in contributing to and maintaining the Department of Defense's (DOD) first and most mature component design library
- Led the expansion of the library from x thousand to y thousand components, enhancing its versatility and usability for all product teams
- Additionally, improved the implementation of the design system by creating comprehensive courses and documentation for designers
- Instrumental in guiding three teams toward achieving MVP status within the organization
- Leveraged a strong understanding of user needs and design principles to prioritize features and streamline development processes, resulting in successful product launches
- Played a key role in contributing to and maintaining the DOD's leading component design library
- Led efforts to expand the library, increasing the number of components and ensuring their adaptability and usefulness for diverse product teams
- Enhanced the design system's implementation by creating targeted courses and documentation for designers
- Empowered designers with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively leverage the design system, resulting in improved consistency, efficiency, and collaboration across product teams
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- Demonstrated a deep commitment to understanding and advocating for users' needs throughout the design process
- Leveraged empathy and user research to inform design decisions, resulting in user- centric and intuitive product experiences.
UX Design Intern
Uphold Inc
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Led the product co-ownership of the innovative Borrow feature, reporting to the VP of Product
- Spearheaded the definition of product vision, roadmaps, and feature prioritization in collaboration with the VP of Product
- Orchestrated cross-functional communication, ensuring seamless feature implementation
- Employed data analysis and user feedback to drive design iterations and enhance product solutions
- Executed A/B testing, user interviews, and usability testing, fostering iterative enhancements and heightened user contentment
The New Digital School
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Learned under renowned industry designers during studies at The New Digital School, refining skills in User Experience Design
- Collaborated with professionals from esteemed companies like BBC, Smashing Magazine, MailChimp, and Facebook, amplifying real-world exposure
- Gained substantial practical experience, refining skills and shaping design philosophy
- Participated in an immersive educational setting cultivating profound grasp of user-centric design principles
- Established solid groundwork in cutting-edge design methodologies, enabling comprehensive issue resolution and superior user experiences
Education
Professional Scrum™ With User Experience I (PSU I) -
Scrum.org
Cambridge, MA06.2023
AJ&Smart Design Sprint Masterclass Certification - AJ&Smart -
AJ&Smart
Berlin, Germany10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Morehouse College
GA02.2018
FreeCodeCampFull Stack Web Development Certification, Computer Software Engineering -
FreeCodeCamp
San Francisco, CA07.2017
Skills
- User-centered Design
- Wireframing
- User Interface Design
- Usability Testing
- Prototyping
- Rapid Prototyping
- User Flows
- Agile Project Management
- Design Systems
- Figma (Software)
- Jira (Software)
- GitLab (Software)
Affiliations
- Detachment 12 Annual COS/IT Award - Detachment 12 Nov 2021
- Dual Degree Engineering Program Shining Star Award - Atlanta University Center Consortium Mar 2016
Timeline
UI/UX Developer
United States Space Force
06.2023 - Current
Product Designer
Raft
09.2022 - Current
Product Designer
Kessel Run, Damon, Redding
09.2022 - 05.2023
Product Designer
Kessel Run
07.2019 - 09.2022
UX Design Intern
Uphold Inc
10.2018 - 01.2019
The New Digital School
01.2018 - 12.2018
Professional Scrum™ With User Experience I (PSU I) -
Scrum.org
AJ&Smart Design Sprint Masterclass Certification - AJ&Smart -
AJ&Smart
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Morehouse College
FreeCodeCampFull Stack Web Development Certification, Computer Software Engineering -
FreeCodeCamp
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