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Alan Houser

@alanhouser

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Proficient UX/UI Designer specializing in SaaS and user-centered solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity and collaboration, where I can contribute to innovative design solutions and grow professionally.

With over 9 years of experience as a UX/UI Designer, I have honed my skills in top SaaS firms, focusing on creating user-centered solutions that drive business growth. My expertise in tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD allows me to prioritize customer value and enhance user satisfaction effectively.

Throughout my career, I have successfully built scalable design systems and implemented client-editable interfaces, significantly reducing support tickets and accelerating deployment times. My passion for driving seamless user experiences is evident in my work, where I have led collaborations across multiple teams to improve data comprehension and user engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Product Designer/Engineer

Current

SePRO

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Built a scalable design system in Figma, reducing design handoff time by 30%. Implemented client-editable interfaces via Umbraco CMS, leading to a 15% reduction in support tickets. Engineered Bootstrap pages within Visual Studio, accelerating deployment by 25%.

Figma Umbraco Bootstrap Visual Studio UX Design UI Design Design Systems Agile Prototyping Usability Testing

Senior Product Designer

Go PINATA

Sep 2022 - Jan 2023 (4 months)

Played a vital role in shaping the user experience of all products. Standardized design patterns by developing a multi-user design system, reducing inconsistencies by 15%.

UX Design UI Design Design Systems Prototyping User Research Visual Design Collaboration Agile Usability Testing Information Architecture

UX/UI Designer and Prototyper

Pendo.io

Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 (2 months)

Expanded the design system by adding scalable components and detailed documentation, increasing usability across 5+ product lines. Delivered functional prototypes that reduced iteration cycles by 20%.

Prototyping Design Systems UX Design UI Design Usability Testing Figma Collaboration Agile Visual Design Information Architecture

Principal UX/UI Designer

MISO Energy

Jun 2021 - Mar 2022 (9 months)

Developed and implemented a comprehensive design system based on company brand standards. Led collaborations across seven teams to design dashboards that improved data comprehension by 50%.

UX Design UI Design Design Systems Collaboration Usability Testing Visual Design Information Architecture Agile Prototyping User Research

UX/UI Engineer

Angi (Angie's List)

Mar 2015 - Jul 2015 (4 months)

Introduced Agile process as a Frontend Architect, fostering collaboration and communication between UX and engineering teams. Redesigned navigation/branding, driving a 15% increase in user engagement.

Agile UX Design UI Design Frontend Development Prototyping Collaboration Visual Design User Research Usability Testing Design Systems

Principal UX/UI Designer/Founder

Squareflair

Apr 2010 - Jul 2021 (11 years 3 months)

Led UX/UI design for high-traffic websites, resulting in improved user engagement and satisfaction. Conducted live usability testing sessions, iterating the design to improve the user experience.

UX Design UI Design Usability Testing Prototyping Web Applications User Research Visual Design Agile Collaboration Information Architecture

UI Designer and Prototype

Pearson Education

May 2008 - Oct 2009 (1 year 5 months)

Designed and validated UI prototypes that resulted in a customer-centric product model. Created HTML/CSS prototypes to ensure development feasibility and aligned designs with user feedback through iterative usability testing.

UI Design Prototyping HTML CSS Usability Testing User Research Visual Design Agile Collaboration Design Systems

Product Designer

Angi (Angie's List)

Feb 2007 - Feb 2008 (1 year)

Developed web style guides and prototypes, enhancing cross-team collaboration and ensuring consistent design standards. Led a team redesign of the main product, driving a 15% increase in user engagement.

Product Design Prototyping Collaboration UX Design UI Design Visual Design Agile Usability Testing Information Architecture User Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Herron School of Art, Indiana University / Purdue University

Bachelor of Arts, Art History

1988 - 1990

Studied Art History with a focus on the historical context and significance of art, complemented by a minor in Studio Art to enhance practical skills in artistic creation.