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Michael Stewart
Looking for a jobSr. UX Designer
Creative and data-driven Senior UX Designer with 15+ years of experience.
United StatesSr. UX Designer at Drake Software
About
I am a Senior UX Designer with 15 years of experience specializing in user-centered design, research, and Design Thinking. My career has been marked by a commitment to creating impactful user experiences that drive customer engagement. I successfully led the redesign of Drake Pay, which resulted in a 16% increase in product enrollment, and improved sales by 8% and 11% through enhanced web experiences for new and renewal customers.
Throughout my career, I have collaborated with cross-functional teams to define business problems and develop user stories that inform design solutions. My expertise in tools like Figma and my strong background in user research, including usability studies and A/B testing, have enabled me to advocate effectively for users while presenting design solutions to stakeholders. I am passionate about mentoring junior designers and fostering a culture of design advocacy within teams.
Experience
Sr. UX Designer
Served as the sole UX Designer for multiple product managers, conducting user-centered design and research. Led Design Thinking activities to enhance team communication and ideation practices. Designed and built sales websites, improving sales by 8% and 11%, and led the redesign of Drake Pay, increasing enrollment by 16%.
User ResearchDesign ThinkingFigmaPrototypingCollaborationResearch and IdeationProduct DesignUX UI DesignUser Centered Design
Sr. UX Designer
Worked as a UX Designer on multiple projects, successfully releasing MVPs for Referrals, Marketing Development Fund, and Business Planning features. Conducted user research including interviews, Journey Maps, and Personas. Contributed to design advocacy, design system improvements, and mentored a junior designer.
Mentorship
Education
University of California, Berkeley
The Peace & Conflict Studies (PACS) program at UC Berkeley was an interdisciplinary social science major that examined the causes of conflict and strategies for peacebuilding at local, national, and global levels. Rooted in political science, sociology, history, and international relations, the program explored issues like human rights, diplomacy, social movements, and conflict resolution.
California State University East Bay
The Multimedia Master’s Program at CSU East Bay is an interdisciplinary graduate program that blends design, technology, and storytelling to prepare students for careers in digital media, UX/UI design, game development, and interactive storytelling. The program focuses on hands-on, project-based learning, encouraging students to develop expertise in animation, web and mobile design, virtual and au