Kesley Sawyers
Summary
Creative Lead Designer and UX Specialist with a Fine Arts background, specializing in the fusion of artistry and functionality to craft compelling digital experiences. With a focus on user-centric design principles, I excel in brand identity creation and enhancing user interfaces. My goal is to leverage artistic insight and technical prowess to deliver intuitive designs that simplify interactions and elevate user satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Designer/ UX Specialist
Silfox Group
01.2022 - Current
- Developed two distinct brand identities, aligning them with the company's vision and audience
- Designed and implemented a custom feedback survey application to streamline internal processes
- Created a user-friendly interface for a web scraping tool, enhancing usability and functionality.
- Conducted user research, incorporating insights into designs for enhanced usability and customer satisfaction.
- Delivered comprehensive style guides, ensuring a cohesive visual language throughout the organization.
Imagery Specialist
MissionGo
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Optimized image labeling workflow, increasing efficiency by 50%
- Improved departmental workflows and tracking systems, focusing on usability and process streamlining.
- Created and delivered presentations to internal stakeholders to showcase work.
Color Corrector/Retoucher
Nations Photo Lab
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Processed and adjusted over 3,000 images daily, ensuring quality and consistency
- Authored training materials to enhance team collaboration and understanding.
- Improved overall workflow by developing custom tools, presets, and shortcuts for common retouching tasks.
Multimedia Specialist
Perfect Harmony Entertainment
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Spearheaded branding initiatives, including logo and marketing material design
- Built and customized a Squarespace website, focusing on SEO and user-friendly navigation.
- Prepared and designed flyers, illustrations, brochures and photographic work using Adobe Creative Cloud.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Maryland Institute College of Art
Skills
- Design & Prototyping : Wireframing, Prototyping, Visual Design Design Leadership, UI design principles, Visual Communication,
- Software & Tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sharepoint, QT Designer
- Web Development Basics: HTML, CSS, Python, Squarespace
- Project Management: Workflow Optimization, Cross-functional Teamwork, Productivity Improvement
- Soft Skills: Creative Thinking, Problem-Solving, Effective Communication
Projects
DJ Feedback Survey: Designed an internal feedback system to improve employee compliance and operational efficiency.
Vow Venue Web Scraper: Developed an intuitive UI for a web scraping tool, focusing on user accessibility and ease of use.
Mission Go Batch Renamer: Developed a Python script and UI, streamlining the renaming process.
The Fool's Journey App: Conceptualizing a mobile app for tabletop gaming, creating wireframes and prototypes to enhance user experience.
Certification
User Experience and Design
Google Certification Course
(in progress)
Timeline
Lead Designer/ UX Specialist
Silfox Group
01.2022 - Current
Imagery Specialist
MissionGo
01.2022 - 09.2022
Color Corrector/Retoucher
Nations Photo Lab
01.2020 - 01.2022
Multimedia Specialist
Perfect Harmony Entertainment
01.2015 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Maryland Institute College of Art
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