Hi, I'm Mike Brown!

As a designer with over a decade of experience, I combine my creative and technical skills to design user interfaces that are intuitive, accessible, and engaging. I have a strong eye for composition and a passion for researching human psychology, which enables me to create wireframes that reflect the user's needs and preferences. I am also proficient in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and Javascript, which allow me to implement my designs with fidelity and functionality.

I have worked on various web and mobile applications for different product lines, collaborating closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders. I have also led a team of designers in creating marketing materials and launching a new brand identity.

I am always eager to learn new tools and techniques to enhance my design process and outcomes. I am a Certified User Experience Specialist (CUSX) by Nielsen Norman Group, and I have a certificate in User Interaction Design from UC San Diego. My mission is to design user-centered solutions that deliver value and satisfaction to both the users and the business.

June 2022 to Feb 2024

UI/UX Designer

Created and maintained design systems to ensure consistency across various products.  
Collaborated closely with product managers to define feature requirements and prioritize design
enhancements.  
Conducted competitor analysis to identify market trends and inform UX strategy.  
Facilitated design workshops and presented design concepts to stakeholders.

June 2019 to May 2022

UI/UX Designer

Optimized designs for various platforms and devices, resulting in improved user accessibility and
engagement.  
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and stakeholders, to ensure a seamless user experience across multiple product lines.  
Participated in code reviews and provided constructive feedback to developers based on current API development.
Developed style guides and design systems for brand consistency and efficiency.  
Mentored and coached junior designers on their professional growth and development.

Jan 2019 – June 2019

Lead Multimedia Designer

Led a team of designers in creating visually engaging marketing materials.  
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and launch a new brand identity.  
Conceptualized and designed print advertisements for national campaigns, reaching an audience of over 1 million.  
Evaluated the quality of printed materials, collaborating with vendors to improve overall print quality.

Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

Production Manager/Graphic Designer

Worked with all departments to unify the front-end staff with the production crew.
Forecasted resource needs and allocated resources to assure completion of established objectives within scheduled guidelines.
Worked closely with the production team to make sure the customers’ expectations were met and exceeded.
Created a brand identity to match the previous aesthetic while furthering potential uses.

April 2017 - Feb 2018

Production Manager/Graphic Designer

Responsible for project tracking via internal proprietary database, purchase orders, statements of work, closing invoices and delivery tracking.
Supervised multiple commercial printers via bidding, art approval, quality assurance, scheduling and ethical business practices.
Established brand guidelines and style guides for emerging businesses.
Oversaw production milestones to include art files, data files, data QA testing, printer schedules and delivery schedules.

April 2017 - Feb 2018

Graphic Designer/ Web Developer

Designed and developed loyalty program application for the company website.
Provided art direction for photo shoots, resulting in captivating visuals used in various marketing campaigns.
Created promotional emails to attract customers to the Commando website.