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brett combs

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Senior Product Designer with 24 years of multidisciplinary design experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my design expertise to create impactful user experiences.

With over 24 years of multidisciplinary design experience, I am a Senior Product Designer who has successfully led UX initiatives at Fortune 500 companies such as Sherwin-Williams and CVS Health. My work has supported over $380 billion in combined annual revenue across more than 13,000 retail locations. At Sherwin-Williams, I modernized core retail operations tools used in 4,000 stores worldwide, while at CVS, I led mobile and e-commerce design for applications serving millions of users.

Currently, I am expanding my expertise in AI-powered tools and intelligent systems through MIT’s No-Code AI & ML program. My educational background includes a Master’s in User Experience Design from Kent State University and an MFA in Visual Communication Design from California College of the Arts. I am passionate about creating user-centered designs that enhance engagement and usability, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute to innovative solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Product Designer

Sherwin Williams

Aug 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Led UX design for mission-critical internal systems at Sherwin-Williams, focusing on improving execution speed, team communication, and customer service quality. Collaborated with product managers and engineers to ensure business alignment and successful implementation across 5,000+ retail locations.

UX Design Interaction Design Research Collaboration Figma Agile Methodologies User Research Design Systems Stakeholder Engagement Prototyping

Senior Product Designer

CVS Health

May 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Led UX design for mobile features at CVS Health, enhancing user engagement and mobile usability for millions of users. Collaborated on the transition to a federated design system in Figma, focusing on high-fidelity design and iterative feedback.

Mobile Design UX Design Figma User Engagement Usability Testing Design Systems Collaboration Prototyping Accessibility Agile Methodologies

Interactive Designer

Toptal

Dec 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 7 months)

Designed interactive websites and branded content for various small and medium-sized businesses, focusing on responsive UI design and user flow.

Web Design UI Design Prototyping Brand Development User Flows Webflow WordPress Content Strategy Responsive Design

Product Designer

Nimbl Digital

Nov 2021 - Feb 2022 (3 months)

Contributed to the design of the SEI Wealth Platform, creating user-friendly interfaces for financial analysts managing global assets. Focused on data visualization and high-fidelity interfaces.

UI Design Data Visualization Collaboration Prototyping Sketch Miro InVision Dashboard Design User Research

Principal Designer

UsableCo

Jun 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 4 months)

Designed digital brand and web experiences for small and mid-sized businesses, delivering full-cycle solutions from branding to deployed websites. Focused on user flows and visual systems.