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Megan Balaguer

Megan Balaguer

Senior UX Designer
Gilbertsville,PA

Summary

Results-driven UX Designer with expertise in research, wireframing, and prototyping. Proven ability to deliver user-focused solutions that align with business objectives in dynamic environments. Committed to creating intuitive, human-centered experiences that leverage design strategy for scalable outcomes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior UX Designer

Atmosphere Digital
11.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced product usability through effective usability testing and feedback analysis.
  • Drove product feature definition and usability improvements with cross-functional team collaboration.
  • Created wireframes and prototypes, elevating user experience across digital platforms.
  • Led user research initiatives, gathering insights to inform strategic design decisions.
  • Mentored junior designers, promoting skill development and adherence to UX best practices.
  • Implemented design systems that optimized workflows and maintained visual consistency.

Lead UX Designer

Savvy Apps
01.2016 - 10.2020
  • Led UX design for digital products across national brands and high-profile startups.
  • Defined experience strategy, conducted user research, and created flows, wireframes, and prototypes to guide product vision.
  • Collaborated closely with clients and cross-functional teams to refine designs through feedback, usability testing, and iteration.

UX Analyst

Ellucian
03.2015 - 12.2015
  • Enhanced higher education software experiences by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Designed user flows and wireframes based on user stories and testing feedback.
  • Established pattern libraries to ensure consistency and improve usability across platforms.
  • Created interactive prototypes facilitating iterative feedback and design improvements.

UX/UI Designer

NBC Universal
02.2014 - 02.2015
  • Delivered industry-leading digital experiences across NBC platforms and audiences.
  • Collaborated with product managers to define product vision and create design flows.
  • Developed wireframes, visual designs, and prototypes for seamless user experiences.
  • Enhanced design quality through iterative processes based on user feedback and testing.
  • Ensured alignment with technical constraints to optimize overall design functionality.

Associate Interactive Designer

Disney-ABC Television Group
09.2012 - 02.2014
  • Enhanced digital product initiatives across web, app, and mobile platforms.
  • Developed responsive wireframes for ABC and ABC Family redesigns.
  • Produced graphics and digital ads supporting franchise, adhering to brand standards.

Production Artist & Photographer

QVC
03.2008 - 08.2011
  • Enhanced brand consistency through effective color correction and image retouching.
  • Boosted project turnaround times by streamlining production workflows efficiently.
  • Collaborated with design teams to create high-quality graphics for presentations.
  • Met tight deadlines for graphics production in 24/7 live show environment.

Product Display Intern

QVC
09.2007 - 03.2008
  • Photographed products for e-commerce site.
  • Created templates for on-air segments.
  • Retouched product and model photography.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Photography

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
06-2009

Skills

  • Data-driven design
  • User interface design
  • UX architecture
  • Interaction design
  • Wireframing
  • Usability and accessibility
  • Responsive design
  • Content strategy
  • Mobile design
  • Prototyping
  • Usability testing
  • User research
  • Design systems
  • Information architecture
  • Heuristic evaluation

Software

Figma

Webflow

Sketch

Photoshop

Zeplin

Maze

Lookback

Miro

Timeline

Senior UX Designer

Atmosphere Digital
11.2020 - Current

Lead UX Designer

Savvy Apps
01.2016 - 10.2020

UX Analyst

Ellucian
03.2015 - 12.2015

UX/UI Designer

NBC Universal
02.2014 - 02.2015

Associate Interactive Designer

Disney-ABC Television Group
09.2012 - 02.2014

Production Artist & Photographer

QVC
03.2008 - 08.2011

Product Display Intern

QVC
09.2007 - 03.2008

Bachelor of Science - Photography

Drexel University