Seeking to leverage my expertise to contribute effectively to a team, focusing on user-centered design, collaboration, and continuous learning.
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Kate Kubas
@katekubas
Accomplished designer with 14 years of overall design experience
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
As a seasoned designer with 14 years of experience, I have developed a passion for creating user-centered designs that simplify complex problems. With a proven track record of successful collaboration with cross-functional teams, I excel in creating high-quality, user-centric experiences in agile environments.
Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in design thinking, responsive design, and front-end development. I am well-versed in design systems, information architecture, and user research, with a strong focus on accessibility and empathy.
I thrive in fast-paced environments, leveraging my expertise to drive user experience research, wireframing, and prototyping. My expertise in design trends, brand identity, and product direction enables me to craft innovative solutions that meet business needs and exceed user expectations.
Experience
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Current
UX/UI Consultant
KateKubas Consulting, LLC
May 2021 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Take on the role of a product manager as required, facilitating communication among developers, contractors, and stakeholders to advance projects and ensure timely completion.
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Digital+UX/UI Designer
AvalonRiskManagement
Aug 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 9 months)
Managed the comprehensive revamp of corporate branding, aligning visual identity with strategic business objectives.
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UX/UI Designer
DuPont
Feb 2022 - Jul 2022 (5 months)
Collaborated with teams to capture business needs and define technical objectives.
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Graphic Designer
Minuteman Press
Oct 2010 - Aug 2018 (7 years 10 months)
Developed and executed design layouts for a diverse range of print materials, maintaining high-quality standards and consistency across multiple projects.
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Senior UX Designer
Lincoln Financial
Facilitate design thinking workshops with stakeholders and financial advisors, achieving a significant enhancement in joint ideation and the development of innovative solutions
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Conduct accessibility audits to ensure designs meet ADA standards
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Develop wireframes and prototypes aligned with user and business needs
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Drive user experience research to decipher customer motivations, leading to a ma
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Senior Product Designer
Smashing Ideas
Jul 2022 - Oct 2022 (3 months)
Translated complex user challenges into intuitive UX designs, enhancing user engagement for digital products in the finance and insurance sectors.
Tech stack
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Availability
Looking for a job
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Portfolio
designswithkate.comSalary expectations
70k-200k USD
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Skills
AccessibilityDesign SystemsAdobe Creative CloudInformation ArchitectureAdobe XDFigmaAxureUser ResearchWireframingPrototypingInteraction DesignCollaborationEmpathyMobile DesignAgile DevelopmentResearchHuman Computer InteractionJiraAdobe Creative SuiteProduct StrategyUI UX DesignTypographyDesignBrand IdentityTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingStakeholder ManagementContinuous DevelopmentDesign Thinking
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