Sr. User Experience Designer & Founder
MSDB*
New York, NY Aug 2019 - Present
As User Experience Designer I lead projects for responsive web and mobile environments. I manage and present work directly to clients and stakeholders. Sr. User Experience Architect
Critical Mass
As a Senior User Experience Architect I lead multiple design initiatives for Citi under banking, investments and authentication. Gained an understanding around fintech as well as researched digital security. I worked closely with a producer, visual designer and copywriter to collaborate in product discussions with the Citi teams. I performed competitive audits, supplied user experience research, wireframed documentation and was involved in user testing. I worked directly with the Creative Director at Critical Mass and presented to Citi stakeholders. Projects ranged from designing for iOS, Android, and Web experiences. I oversaw streams of work for Citi projects and approvals from a user experience design perspective. New York, NY Dec 2017 - Aug 2018
Sr. User Experience Designer
comiXology, an Amazon Company
New York, NY Dec 2015 - Nov 2017
As a Senior User Experience Designer for comiXology’s product team I collaborated with product managers, designers and developers to perform updates as well as design new features for responsive web, iOS and Android environments. I was hands-on with designs through out the product life-cycle, from concept discussion, to wireframing, iterating on art directions and communicating design specifications. I researched customer experience scenarios as well as performed audits, competitive analyses and gathered key insights for actionable goals. I project managed appstore updates as well as updated the brand guidelines in collaboration with the marketing team. User Experience Designer
Kounterattack
New York, NY Nov 2014 - Dec 2015
As a User Experience Designer I worked with fellow designers, the Managing Director and clients to ensure that various aspects of design work meet both company and client expectations. I was responsible for maintaining the quality of design throughout the design phases of the project. I created design deliverables such as - personas, flowcharts, wireframes, art directions, and user interface designs. I also designed and enhanced logos for specific clients. Maria Di Bello
Professional Experience
As a Sr. User Experience Designer I updated and created designs for travel specific projects for our main client Chase.
Sr. User Experience Designer
cxLoyalty, a Chase company
Stamford, CT Aug 2021 - Oct 2021 (Contract)
Sr. User Experience Designer
Fidelity Investments, Eliassen Group
New York, NY Jan 2023 - Jan 2026 (Contract)
As a Senior User Experience Designer I collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and develop user-centered solutions for Fidelity Investments' Wealthscape platforms. I conducted user research plans and usability tests to identify user needs, behavior patterns, and translate insights into design solutions. I created wireframes and high-fidelity designs using design tools, such as Sketch and Figma as well as collaborate with development teams to ensure that designs are implemented accurately. I worked closely with product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to prioritize design features and ensure that designs align with business goals and user needs.
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY, Sept 2008 - Dec 2012
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Major: Graphic Design
GPA: 3.7
General Assembly
New York, NY, Oct 2016 - Jan 2017
Course: Front End Web Development
Html, CSS & Web Design
Education
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www.mariadibello.com
Other
• Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
• Sketch & Figma
• Invision & Prototyping
• HTML and CSS
• Microsoft Programs
• Quality Assurance Testing
• JIRA
• Powerpoint & Keynote
• Agile Methodologies
Programs
• User Research
• User Testing
• Responsive Web Design
• Competitive Audits
• Personas & User Flows
• Art Direction
• CMS & Interface Design
• Analytics Tracking
• Prototyping
• Designing for Android & iOS
• Micro-Interactions
• Project Management
Revelant Skills
User Experience Design Skills
Visual Design Skills
• Storyboarding
• Branding & Logo Design
• Digital Photography & Photo Retouching
• Typography & Illustration
Guest Speaker
Girls Who Code
New York, NY Aug 2017
English
Native Proficiency
Italian
Limited Working Proficiency
Languages