Product Designer Design Systems

Brayden Smith

Phoenix, AZ ***** 480-***-****

️ **********@*****.*** brsmithdesign.com LinkedIn Senior UX Product Designer

User-centered problem solver with a proven track record in enterprise UX, design systems, and product innovation. Skilled in stakeholder management and driving AI-integrated design strategies to deliver efficiency and scalable outcomes. Skills

Design & Research

Figma · Adobe Creative Suite · Prototyping · Design Systems · Wireframing · User Flows · Journey Mapping · Accessibility (WCAG) · Branding & Marketing · Logo/Icon Design · AI Integrations UX Methods

User Interviews · Usability Testing · Workshop Facilitation · A/B Testing · Agile/Scrum · Pendo · DataDog · Google Analytics

Development Awareness

HTML/CSS · React Familiarity · Design Tokens · Dev Handoff Best Practices · Storybook Integrations

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal & Written Communication · Presentation Design · Detail-Oriented · Problem Solving · Cross-Functional Collaboration · Team & Independent Leadership · Stakeholder Management

Professional Experience

Meta — Phoenix, AZ Remote

GenAI Graphic Design Data Labeling Analyst

Mar 2025 – Present

● Refined GenAI creative tools by labeling/auditing design data to enhance quality, usability, and brand alignment.

● Provided data-driven insights that contributed to model improvements and higher accuracy.

● Reviewed UX content and design quality for early-stage GenAI tools; conducted heuristic audits and influenced microcopy refinement.

KBX Technology Solutions — Green Bay, WI Remote

Lead UX Product & System Designer

Dec 2021 – Feb 2025

● Drove $90M+ in cost savings via optimized workflows and internal systems at Koch Industries.

● Simplified a core workflow from 12 steps to 3, enhancing productivity and reducing user errors.

● Built a branded Figma design system integrated with business logic, reducing design time by 20%.

● Unified cross-functional teams via system adoption and component governance.

● Partnered with devs for design/dev alignment using shared tokens and component libraries.

● Conducted workshops, usability tests, and data analysis with Google Analytics & Pendo.

● Effectively managed multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

● Recognized for leadership in design systems and team mentorship. KitleyTech & Freelance Work — Phoenix, AZ Remote UX Designer

Oct 2017 – Dec 2021

● Delivered full-cycle UX/UI/branding projects for fintech, health, and e-commerce clients.

● Created client-aligned design systems and brand identities.

● Improved e-commerce navigation and information architecture, boosting product discovery and conversions.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) – Visual Communications & Design Studio Art Minor

Arizona State University – Phoenix, AZ

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