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Michael Peters

@michaelpeters

People-focused design leader driving product strategy and measurable business impact.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek senior design leadership roles where I can scale teams, define product strategy, and deliver measurable customer and business outcomes in collaborative, data-informed environments.

I am a people-focused design leader with 20+ years of design expertise and over six years of leadership experience, currently directing an 8-person team supporting messaging, personalization, and security experiences at USAA. I champion long-term product vision while delivering measurable business results and operational improvements.

My work has included leading a $2B+ transformation initiative, modernizing legacy web and native experiences, and creating frameworks that improved agent servicing and increased product bundling and digital adoption. I prioritize data-driven decisions, cross-functional collaboration, and scalable design systems to reduce friction and improve member outcomes.

I cultivate positive, adaptable teams by empowering designers, documenting strategy, and aligning design with business goals. I hold a BFA in Communication Technology and NN/g Master UX Certification, and I seek roles where I can continue to scale design impact across complex product domains.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

QU

Principal Designer

Quisitive

Aug 2015 - Jan 2018 (2 years 5 months)

Evangelized UX value and led design modernization for client digital transformations, directing teams for engagements including American Heart Association and Interstate Battery to improve client service delivery.

AA

UX Designer

American Airlines

Aug 2006 - Mar 2013 (6 years 7 months)

Led homepage redesign and collaborated with brand and internal stakeholders, increasing bookings and customer satisfaction; hired and onboarded UX leads across booking and merchandising teams.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Nielsen Norman Group logoNG

Nielsen Norman Group

Master UX Certification, User Experience (UX)

Earned the NN/g Master UX Certification with a focus in Management and Research in May 2020.

US

USAA Manager Candidate School

Manager Candidate School Certificate, Management

Completed USAA Manager Candidate School in May 2020 focused on leadership and management development.

University of Texas at Arlington logoUA

University of Texas at Arlington

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communication Technology

2000 - 2004

Completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Technology with coursework focused on design and communication from August 2000 to May 2004.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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