Katie Knecht
Raleigh,NC
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
UX/UI Designer
Pitch Labs
04.2024 - Current
- Created interactive prototypes to demonstrate design concepts to stakeholders and facilitate user feedback loops.
- Designed intuitive interfaces that are visually appealing, user-friendly, accessible and consistent across multiple platforms.
- Provided guidance on UI components such as buttons, forms, navigation elements, ensuring consistency across all pages.
- Facilitated workshops with cross-functional teams in order to develop ideas together.
- Established visual identities through branding guidelines such as color palettes, typography choices and logo usage.
UX Designer
Diverse Design Collective
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with a cross-functional team to redesign the client counseling site, resulting in improved user experience and increased engagement.
- Optimized existing designs based on user feedback and analytics data.
- Researched industry best practices for mobile-first design principles and techniques.
- Defined user experience goals and objectives based on project requirements.
- Integrated analytics tools into products to measure usage patterns and optimize the user experience.
Contract UX Designer
OnTrajectory
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Developed new visual design concepts and modified concepts based on stakeholder feedback.
- Communicated complex information clearly through visual hierarchy, typography, color theory, imagery and iconography.
- Optimized existing designs based on user feedback and analytics data.
- Created wireframes, user flows, prototypes and mockups to visualize design concepts.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to website performance.
UX/UI Designer
Burn Boot Camp
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Created adaptable wireframes and prototypes for various projects and web requirements.
- Collaborated with product managers and stakeholders to define project scope and requirements.
- Identified potential areas of improvement within existing products based on customer feedback or analytics data.
- Identified technology solution alternatives in line with specific client objectives and challenges.
- Built domain technology roadmaps based on current and future industry trends.
Support Designer
Townsquare Interactive
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Designed digital assets such as retargeting ads, logos, and coupons for 20,000+ small to medium-sized business clients.
- Applied sophisticated concepts around framework to craft design solutions that scaled.
- Worked with client via email, phone and in-person to collect information to complete designs.
- Exhibited storytelling and persuasive techniques to build trust and establish relationships with teams and partners.
- Worked alongside cross-functional partners to conceptualize new features and evolve workflows resulting in easier-to-use designs.
Advertising Specialist
Merchants Distributors, LLC
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Led the rapid design and production of two impactful print ads for grocers in Maryland and North Carolina within a three-day turnaround.
- Drafted copy and managed content for digital marketing initiatives including website updates, email newsletters and social media posts.
- Created promotional materials such as brochures, flyers and newsletters for distribution to customers.
- Maintained relationships with internal stakeholders, clients and vendors by providing timely communication regarding project progress or changes in plans.
- Collaborated with design teams on creative concepts for advertisements that were visually appealing and effective at conveying a message.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Collaborated with the VP of Marketing and Communications to develop and refine 5+ project mockups, ensuring alignment with company branding and messaging.
- Attended client meetings regularly to discuss project progress updates or obtain feedback on designs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
High Point University
Web Developer Track -
Bloc
Skills
- Figma
- Google Analytics
- HTML/CSS
- Illustration
- JQuery
- Maze
- User Experience Testing
- Usability Testing
- Webflow
- Wireframing and Prototype Design
Timeline
UX/UI Designer
Pitch Labs
04.2024 - Current
UX Designer
Diverse Design Collective
02.2023 - 09.2023
Contract UX Designer
OnTrajectory
03.2022 - 05.2022
UX/UI Designer
Burn Boot Camp
09.2021 - 03.2022
Support Designer
Townsquare Interactive
03.2019 - 09.2021
Freelance Graphic Designer
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont
10.2016 - 02.2017
Advertising Specialist
Merchants Distributors, LLC
08.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts -
High Point University
Web Developer Track -
Bloc
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