Jen Akers
Chesapeake
Summary
Experienced in leading and collaborating with talented individuals, my passion lies in creating user-centered design solutions that meet user needs and enhance their lives. Thrive on working with all roles involved in product/software development and management to ensure a seamless and efficient end product for valued users.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior UI/UX Team Lead, Digital Designer
Huntington Ingalls Industries
01.2019 - Current
- Led a team of UI/UX designers, tasking per skills and requirements, reviewing work for consistency across products, and fostering a positive work environment.
- Designed a highly-used military/government web application from concept to fruition and then maintenance.
- Held and participated in monthly User Group meetings to improve the product.
- Worked with SMEs, Requirements, and Developers to ensure consistency across six different products/programs
- Developed wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to visualize design concepts and gather feedback from stakeholders before finalizing the designs
- Created full branding initiative, graphics, charts, illustrations, and layouts for print materials such as brochures, flyers,and posters
- Utilized industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) to create high-quality designs
- Stayed up-to-date with the latest design trends and techniques to ensure innovative and visually appealing designs
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior designers on design principles, best practices, and software proficiency
- Conducted regular design reviews to provide constructive feedback on team members' work while maintaining a positive work environment
- Worked closely with the government clients throughout the entire software UI/UX process
- Collaborated with technical writers to develop cohesive visual and written content that effectively conveyed the product specifications
- Managed the organization of digital assets including file naming conventions, folder structures, version control systems etc
Senior UI/UX Designer
IBM
06.2015 - 12.2018
- Visual Designer for ibm.com standards website, assisting employees with adoption of new design system.
- User research, surveys, and testing for ibm.com
- Designer for various sites within ibm.com
- Designer for myibm.com dashboard, profile, and registration experience for ibm.com
Education
BS - Media Arts And Design, Music, Art
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
Chesapeake, VASkills
- UI and UX Design
- User Research and Testing
- Prototyping and Wireframing
- Design Principles
- Agile Development
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Sketch App
Certification
Human-Computer Interaction - IxDF, 03/01/20, Present
Timeline
Senior UI/UX Team Lead, Digital Designer
Huntington Ingalls Industries
01.2019 - Current
Senior UI/UX Designer
IBM
06.2015 - 12.2018
BS - Media Arts And Design, Music, Art
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
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