
David Connolly
@davidconnolly
Senior Product Designer at BHD Collective evaluating enterprise SaaS UX and AI-assisted design outputs against usability and accessibility standards.
What I'm looking for
At BHD Collective, I designed enterprise SaaS platforms in regulated industries and evaluated complex, high-stakes design decisions. I used UX research, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations to identify workflow friction and document actionable findings.
At Riverfield Country Day School, I led UX strategy and digital product design across multi-stakeholder systems, applying structured reviews to prioritize usability and accessibility improvements. I bring that experience to evaluating AI-generated UX outputs, with a focus on WCAG 2.1 AA, clear documentation, and real-world usability standards.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior UX/UI & Product Designer
Riverfield Country Day School
Sep 2023 - Present (3 years)
Led UX strategy and digital product design across complex multi-stakeholder systems, applying structured heuristic frameworks to audit workflows and improve usability. Developed scalable UI component patterns and documented design rationale for cross-functional stakeholders.
Senior UX/UI Designer
BHD Collective
Sep 2012 - Present (14 years)
Led product design for enterprise SaaS platforms in regulated industries, conducting UX research, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations. Built scalable Figma design systems and produced clear UX documentation for cross-functional teams.
Online Instructor (UX-Informed Instructional Design)
Dallas College
Jul 2006 - Present (20 years 2 months)
Designed accessible, modular digital learning environments, evaluating content for clarity and usability risk. Applied WCAG accessibility standards and UX best practices to improve instructional content.
UX/UI Consultant
ThirdLine
Jul 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Delivered structured UX artifacts including user flows, journey maps, and heuristic audits, improving enterprise audit platform usability. Supported Agile product teams with iterative design deliverables and stakeholder presentations.
Art Director / UX Lead (SaaS Products)
9b Corp
Jul 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 5 months)
Designed SaaS product interfaces focused on data visualization and KPI dashboards, developing internal evaluation criteria for design quality. Standardized UI patterns and collaborated with engineering on design QA.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Tulsa
Master of Fine Arts, Visual Art
Master of Fine Arts in Visual Art from the University of Tulsa.
University of Tulsa
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art from the University of Tulsa.
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