Resume

Experienced Contract UI/UX Designer
02/15-Present  Marni Prince Design, Yarmouth Maine

Experienced UI/UX contract leader helping clients solve complex design challenges. Work independently across multiple channels from responsive product and mobile applications to print campaigns. Strategic thinker, user centered and data informed approach to design and messaging. Clients include: Fiscal Note, Liberty Mutual, Protective Insurance, Dollar General, TripAdvisor, ADT Security, Zipcar and more. Skilled in the following areas:

  • Strong visual design

  • Responsive web and native apps using Sketch, Invision, Figma and Adobe XD/CC

  • SaaS products, B2B and B2C

  • Data visualization and dashboard design

  • Partnership with stakeholders/teammates

  • Strategy and messaging

  • Conversion funnels and landing page optimization

  • Participate in user research

  • Wireframes, user flows and Information architecture

  • Style guides and design system

  • Print design
     

Lead Product Designer
02/15-08/18 First Data Corporation, Cambridge, MA                                                               

  • Responsible for heading up the user experience and design for select First Data products including: First Data Same Day Funding, Clover Capital, Clover Online and Clover Online Listings.

  • Partnered with product and marketing teams to review merchant data in order to optimize products and features. Created user flows, conducted research, analyzed competitors to inform experience and design choices.

  • Presented clickable prototypes via InVision to stakeholders and leadership teams.

  • Worked in tandem with engineers to create an efficient design handoff process using Zeplin and Sketch so developers can easily replicate styles

Design Director
02/10-02/15  Smarter Travel Media, Boston, MA                                                               

  • Responsible for managing and motivating a team of 5 designers, freelance artists, copy writers and recruiting new talent.

  • Developed the creative strategy, user experience and conceptual direction of projects

  • Ensured the creative team produced quality work and messaging that supported the overall creative vision.

  • Collaborated with information architects, copywriters and product managers to improve the usability and profitability of STM brands via websites, emails, mobile, banners and print campaigns.

  • Participated in usability and A/B testing for large projects. Responsible for ensuring design team implements learning’s.

  • Reported directly to the VP of Brand Marketing.

  • Lead the creative initiative for Jetsetter (www.jetsetter.com), a private sale travel site. I was responsible for the site design for both desktop and mobile.

Art Director
02/07-02/10  Digitas, Boston, MA                                                              

  • Responsible for determining the creative strategy, conceptual direction and execution for both online and offline advertising. Clients include Holiday Inn, Saturn, GMAC, Olay, AT&T and more.

  • Manage offshore production team and vendors to ensure quality of creative, user experience, functionality and delivery within timeframe.

  • Worked directly with information architects, copywriters and project managers to design and produce multiple key campaigns.

  • Estimate budgets and timelines with account teams.

  • Identify new technologies and social media platforms to maximize creative objectives and promote viral awareness for key campaigns.

 Art Director
04/04-02/07  EURO RSCG 4D, Boston, MA       

  • Designed and directed online creative for New Balance including emails, websites and banner campaigns.

  • Worked directly with copywriters, technical staff, and junior designers to oversee projects from concept through completion.

  • Estimated budgets and timelines with account teams.

  • Responsible for presenting design materials to marketing executives.

Senior Web Designer
08/02-03/04   Bose Corporation, Framingham, MA                                                              

  • Responsible for consulting with business teams for the creative design and implementation of promotional emails, banners, newsletters, and mini sites.

  • Worked closely with copywriters and marketing professionals to manage promotional content and design direction.

  • Responsible for managing multiple projects, client expectations, and meeting strict deadlines.

  • Conducted formal presentations of design materials to business teams.

Design Team Leader
09/00-06/02  PixelMEDIA, Portsmouth, NH                                                               

  • Responsible for managing designers, strategizing with clients to determine objectives and goals for all web art and design initiatives.

  • Worked with technical department to ensure all assets met technical specifications and expectations.

  • Conducted weekly creative meetings to determine schedules, motivate the design team, and reinforce internal goals.

  • Worked directly with the Project Managers and Account Executives to determine timelines, scheduling, and budgets.

  • Responsible for recruiting new talent.

 Art Director/Designer
10/99-09/00  MSCO Interactive, White Plains, NY                                                              

  • Responsible for managing designers, strategizing with clients to determine objectives and goals for all web art and design.

  • Worked directly with the Creative Director and Account Executives to determine timelines, scheduling, and pricing.


 Education

11/97  Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
Bachelor of Fine Arts & Photography