Kelby Gassman
@kelbygassman
Designer with over 12 years of experience in design systems.
What I'm looking for
With over 12 years of experience in design, I specialize in creating efficient and delightful design systems. My journey has taken me through various roles, where I have led the design and evolution of systems across multiple platforms, ensuring they are user-friendly and aligned with business goals.
At Epic Games, I currently lead the design of the Fortnite Design System, collaborating with stakeholders to bridge gaps and enhance product usability. My previous roles at The Home Depot and Amazon allowed me to craft cohesive experiences and establish a culture of collaboration between designers and developers, driving innovation in design systems.
I am passionate about making complex systems accessible and enjoyable for users, and I continuously seek opportunities to elevate brand experiences through thoughtful design.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior UX Designer
Epic Games
Oct 2024 - Present (9 months)
Led the design and evolution of the Fortnite Design System across a broad range of products and devices. Collaborated closely with stakeholders and team leads to ensure alignment between design system guidelines, Fortnite, and the broader company vision.
Senior UX Designer
The Home Depot
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Led the design and design tools of the enterprise communications Design System and support for front end technologies to enhance customer communications. Crafted end-to-end experiences emphasizing cohesiveness and accessibility that elevate the Home Depot brand and delight customers and professionals alike.
Design Technologist
Amazon
Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Led the design and technical development for the first games and entertainment Design System at Amazon Games. Created an extensible Design Token framework to automate scalable themes and elements. Designed and prototyped solutions for complex design and engineering problems with a focus on growth in cross-product and trans-media opportunities.
Senior UX Engineer
Monster Worldwide
Oct 2020 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Developed and launched the multi-tenant Core and Monster Design Systems used across Monster and Randstad products. Transformed the Monster search platform and discovery services to simplify and enhance the process of job searching with a direct impact on job seekers, recruiters, and employers.
Senior UX Designer
Expression Networks
May 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)
Launched a cross-product design system and component library to support rapid development workflows while ensuring consistency in user experience and design. Evaluated and iterated on designs and features to meet the complex functionality and needs of customers and users.
UX Engineer
Cvent
Feb 2019 - Present (6 years 5 months)
Built the design and technical implementation of the Carina Design System for Figma, web, and mobile products. Created a motion library and prototyping tools. Established guidelines, documentation, and best practices so designers and developers could collaborate and co-author the design system.
Senior Front End Developer
iFit
Aug 2016 - Present (8 years 11 months)
As a Senior Front End Developer, I was responsible for developing and maintaining user interfaces. I focused on creating responsive and engaging web experiences.
UI Engineer
Modus Create
Jul 2014 - Present (11 years)
As a UI Engineer, I contributed to the development of user interfaces for various projects. My role involved implementing design specifications and ensuring cross-browser compatibility.
UX/UI Designer
Timberlake
Dec 2012 - Present (12 years 7 months)
As a UX/UI Designer, I focused on creating intuitive and visually appealing user experiences. I was involved in wireframing, prototyping, and user testing to refine designs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
George Mason University
BFA, Computer Game Design
Studied Computer Game Design, focusing on the artistic and technical aspects of game development. Gained expertise in design principles, programming, and interactive media.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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