I am looking for a role that fosters creativity, collaboration, and growth opportunities in Product design.
Mindy Kilgore
@mkilgoredesign
Product Designer and Digital Strategist
What I'm looking for
Seasoned Product Designer / Digital Strategist with 9 years of experience in visual product design and 5 years producing digital strategy and crafting user-centric product experiences. I've worked primarily with clients in entertainment/events, education, travel, retail, and small businesses/startups.
Background in graphic narrative and animation with over 12 years of experience in fine art, illustration, and working with clients.
In depth knowledge of storytelling, creative concepting, storyboarding, end-to-end user experience design processes, animation, and graphic narrative.
Proficient in project management, organization, goal setting, problem solving, and communication.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Product Designer
MindyKilgoreDesign
Jun 2016 - Present (9 years 1 month)
Craft user-centric product experiences, visual digital assets, and advise on digital marketing & strategy for 50+ small business clients in entertainment, education, travel, and retail that aligns with business goals and user needs.
UX Architect/Strategist
BVK
Mar 2023 - Mar 2025 (2 years)
Led UX digital strategy and design at a marketing agency specializing in higher education and travel brands such as the PBS Foundation, UC Colleges, and state travel bureau; presented insights to stakeholders with effective presentations, working across 2-3 client projects monthly.
Board Director/Digital Strategist
Inland Arts Council
Apr 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 5 months)
Directed end-to-end concept development and execution for public-facing events supporting the visual and performing arts community in Springfield, MO, leading cross-functional collaborations with local artists, educators, and civic groups, expanding organizational partnerships and broadening access to community arts initiatives.
UX /Visual Designer
MillennialAssistants
Jun 2021 - Dec 2021 (6 months)
Created responsive websites and interface components that addressed usability challenges, optimized visual hierarchy, and enhanced user flow for small business clients in the Midwest—contributing to increase in task completion rates across client platforms - average 15% across clients.
Maintained design consistency through disciplined application of UI pattern libraries and brand systems
UX / Visual Designer
HavanaMedia
Jun 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year)
Designed websites, sales funnels, icons, print products, social media marketing and
other company assets for clients and stakeholders following design systems and guidelines.
Collaborated with project management on A/B Testing efforts for elements such as CTAs, banners, page layouts, page designs, page flows, and target links site wide.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Arts
Completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, focusing on visual arts and design principles. Developed a strong foundation in creative concept development and visual communication.
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