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Daniel Johnson

Dallas/Fort Worth

Summary

Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

V/P Content & Design

JP Morgan Chase
06.2022 - Current
  • Design and re-design product experiences across financial offerings and services while participating in upfront user research to better understand user needs and behaviors and usability testing to see how your solutions work for users.
  • Advocate for the users' perspective when collaborating with Product Managers and Engineers to plan roadmaps, gather requirements, and structure the work. Ideation and prototyping to explore different options, including unexpected but still workable solutions
  • Diagram the interactivity of the product, including user flows and wireframes Contribute to our Design System as needed also advocating for accessibility and Inclusive Design practices.

UI/UX Designer

Photon Infotech
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Stayed current on industry trends and emerging technologies to incorporate innovative ideas into designs for cutting-edge user experiences.
  • Incorporated user feedback into iterative design cycles, ensuring continuous enhancement of end-user satisfaction levels.
  • Enhanced user experience by designing intuitive and visually appealing interfaces for web and mobile applications.
  • Balanced functionality requirements with visual appeal when creating interface elements like buttons, menus, forms while adhering to established brand guidelines.
  • Presented research findings and proposed solutions during stakeholder meetings, securing buy-in from decision-makers regarding UX initiatives.
  • Implemented A/B testing on multiple designs, optimizing conversion rates based on data-driven decisions.
  • Redesigned legacy applications with modern aesthetics, significantly increasing user engagement metrics.
  • Mentored junior designers, providing guidance on best practices in UI/UX design techniques.
  • Collaborated with developers to implement responsive design, improving accessibility on various devices.

UI/UX Designer

Freelance
09.2008 - Current
  • Developed wireframes and prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas to stakeholders and team members.
  • Designed user flows, ensuring seamless transitions between different stages of the user journey.
  • Created style guides and design systems to maintain consistency across all platforms and products.
  • Improved website loading speed by optimizing images and graphics for better overall performance.
  • Worked closely with marketing teams to align branding elements within the UI/UX design.
  • Identified pain points in existing user experiences through heuristic evaluations, leading to actionable recommendations for improvements.

Product Designer

Dms Smith
03.2020 - 04.2021
  • Responsible for pre-print design layouts for clients while examining design work for quality, consistency and accuracy. Also working closely with both production and marketing teams and assisting with photography and video assignments.
  • Coordinated with developers throughout the entire product lifecycle, ensuring alignment between design vision and technical specifications.
  • Assisted in the development of company branding guidelines, ensuring consistency across all marketing materials and products.

UI/UX Designer

United Bank for Africa
02.2013 - 08.2016
  • Gathering and evaluating user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers, illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps while developing UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how the bank sites should function, look and feel.
  • Creating original graphic designs (e.g., images, sketches and tables), preparing and presenting rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders while identifying, and troubleshooting UX problems (e.g., responsiveness) while ensuring user centered designs.
  • Consistently met project deadlines by managing time efficiently and prioritizing tasks according to importance levels.
  • Conducted usability tests and analyzed feedback, identifying areas for improvement in the design process.

Education

MBA - Business Analytics

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
11-2024

BSc - Computer Science

OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY
01.2010

Skills

  • Skilled in data interpretation
  • Task analysis
  • A/B testing expertise
  • Cognitive evaluation
  • Illustration and UI design
  • Strategic vision presentations
  • User experience flows
  • Visual design ideation
  • Wireframe and mockup design using Sketch and Illustrator
  • Dashboard production oversight
  • Style guide development
  • Proficient with Figma, Sketch, Invision, Adobe XD and Photoshop Design system
  • Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Problem-solving

Affiliations

  • National Society of Leadership and Success

Timeline

V/P Content & Design

JP Morgan Chase
06.2022 - Current

UI/UX Designer

Photon Infotech
04.2022 - 06.2022

Product Designer

Dms Smith
03.2020 - 04.2021

UI/UX Designer

United Bank for Africa
02.2013 - 08.2016

UI/UX Designer

Freelance
09.2008 - Current

MBA - Business Analytics

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY

BSc - Computer Science

OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY
Daniel Johnson