Ux Design User Experience

KATE BLODGETT User Experience Designer

Jersey City, New Jersey 646-***-**** ************@*****.*** LinkedIn kateblodgett.portfoliobox.net Professional Summary

Innovative and hands-on UX Design professional with a deep-rooted passion for creating exceptional user experiences and compelling visual designs. Demonstrates a keen ability to transform complex user research into actionable insights, crafting empathetic designs that profoundly resonate with target audiences. A natural collaborator and inspiring team leader, adept at fostering creativity and driving projects to successful completion. Combines a strong aesthetic sense with usability principles to develop visually striking interfaces that not only enhance user engagement but also reinforce brand identity and drive business success.

Skills

UX Design Human-Centered Design, Prototyping, Lean UX, Persona Creation, User Flows, Interface Design, Product Design, Accessibility, Journey Mapping, Design Sprints, Content Strategy, Information Architecture, Data Visualization, Sketching, Branding

UX Research Data Analysis, Usability Testing, Storyboarding, Competitive Analysis, Affinity Mapping, Concept development, Heuristic Analysis, Card Sorting, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Survey Design, User Interviews, User Research, Comparative Analysis

Tools Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Express, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Wix, Webflow, Framer, Portfolio Box, Dovetail, Notions, Asana, Sharepoint Professional Experience

Swimwear Anywhere, Inc. Design Director Farmingdale, NY January 2022 - February 2024

● Drove 40% sales growth in 2023 by strategically repositioning the in-house swim collection through cross-team competitor analysis and collaborative design

● Optimized Design Department budget by negotiating 15% cost reduction with print studios through strategic volume-based pricing agreement

● Engineered 21 swimwear lines, driving 25% material waste reduction and 20% production efficiency gains through innovative design and streamlined manufacturing processes Swimsuits for All Senior Swimwear Designer New York, NY July 2015 - November 2022

● Delivered innovative design concepts weekly to the Director of Product Development and CEO, contributing to strategic decision-making and boosting sales through the introduction of new, high-impact product capsules

● Oversaw CAD and print development processes to deliver cohesive storytelling and maintain brand identity across multiple collections, ensuring alignment with overall creative vision and market positioning

● Conducted in-depth analysis of sales data to uncover key growth opportunities, leading to the development of seasonal "Big Ideas" strategies that boosted year-over-year revenue by 20% Amerex Group, LLC Designer New York, NY February 2007 - July 2015

● Strategically managed design fittings, proactively identifying and resolving technical construction and fit challenges through innovative solutions

● Cultivated strategic licensor partnerships to elevate brand visibility and drive web traffic growthCultivated strategic licensor partnerships to elevate brand visibility and drive web traffic growth

● Partnered with PR and Social Media teams to launch the groundbreaking "Beautiful Isn't A Size" campaign for Jessica Simpson's Plus line, resulting in a sold-out launch across 400 Macy's stores UX Design Projects

Outlier DB UX Designer Interactive Website Re-Design May 2024 - Aug 2024

● Strategized with stakeholders to revamp an educational website interface and content systems, enabling seamless interaction between Brazilian Jiu Jitsu teachers and learners

● Created high-fidelity prototype for video sharing component and conducted 3 user interviews to help coaches find and organize content more easily to share with students

● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, validate, and align workflows and interfaces through iterative development processes

Nomad by Lonely Planet UX/UI Designer Conceptual Application

● Collaborated with 4 UX designers to define the visual design language of a conceptual application for digital nomads

● Designed interactive low and high-fidelity prototypes while conducting 6 usability testing in order to connect users with great co-work spaces and with other nomads in the area looking to meet up

● Created graphics and promotional assets to ensure brand consistency between application and website 301 Collective UX Designer/Researcher Conceptual Retail Website Redesign

● Conceptually revamped a local boutique's website, implementing intuitive product categorization and enhanced visual design to create a seamless shopping experience

● Performed a comprehensive heuristic evaluation to identify critical usability issues in the existing website, providing key insights to guide the redesign and enhance user experience.

● Conducted five closed card sorting sessions to optimize product categorization, improving user navigation and enhancing clarity in product organization.

Education

General Assembly User Experience Design Immersive Remote Full-time immersive program in UX/UI design consisting of 420+ hours of study, practice, professional training, and mentorship. Executed end-to-end UX/UI design processes for four projects from the user research phase through UI design, prototyping, usability testing, iteration, and stakeholder presentation; worked fully remote with teams using Agile methodologies and iterative development.

Fashion Institute of Technology A.A.S. New York, NY Fashion Design Major

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