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Monét Rouse

@montrouse

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Dynamic Senior Product Designer with 11 years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity, collaboration, and growth opportunities.

I am a dynamic and results-oriented Senior Product Designer with over 11 years of experience in executing product design and development, promotional strategies, and revenue generation. My expertise lies in fostering collaboration and nurturing partnerships, delivering products for cross-functional stakeholders, and achieving significant growth. I excel in research-driven practices, market analysis, and accessibility standards, ensuring that my designs not only meet user needs but also align with business objectives.

Throughout my career, I have served as both Lead Designer and Head of Product on various projects, mentoring the next generation of designers. At The Walt Disney Company, I led the end-to-end development of consumer products, revolutionizing the visual and interaction design of core brands. My commitment to mentoring junior designers and promoting a research-driven design practice has resulted in improved efficiency and enhanced product outcomes.

In my previous role as Head of Product at Bandwagon Fanclub, Inc., I transformed fan engagement through innovative mobile app concepts and usability testing. My ability to cultivate a strong UX design culture and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams has been instrumental in launching successful projects. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to create impactful design solutions that resonate with users and drive business success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Product Designer

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The Walt Disney Company

May 2018 - Present (7 years 2 months)

Led end-to-end consumer product and platform development, focusing on research, design, and implementation. Mentored junior product designers in design system execution and deliverables, evangelizing research-driven design practices.

Adobe Creative Suite Figma Jira Design Systems UX UI Design Product Development Mentorship Strategic Planning

Head of Product

Bandwagon Fanclub, Inc.

Jul 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Transformed fan engagement at live events by concepting a mobile app that rewards concert going and artist streaming. Reimagined and added utility to various music platforms' end-of-year recap lists.

Mobile App Development UX Design Focus Groups Usability Testing Figma Miro Slack Adobe Creative Suite

Senior Product Designer

Kaiser Permanente Digital UX Team

Jun 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Led end-to-end health consumer product and paperless billing system development, focusing on research, design, and implementation. Collaborated closely with the back-end team to create UI and improve customer satisfaction through user-centric design solutions.

UX Strategy UI Design User Centric Design Web Development Mobile Web Figma Miro Slack Adobe Creative Suite

Interaction Designer

Disney Parks & Resorts Digital

Jun 2015 - Sep 2017 (2 years 3 months)

Delivered insights and analyses to support business decisions, focusing on economic trends, service accessibility, and quality metrics. Optimized the e-commerce flow for resort guests by collaborating with technology, product, and content strategy teams.

Business Analysis Accessibility Quality Adobe Creative Suite OmniGraffle Framer

Product Designer

Disney Parks & Resorts Digital Innovation Research and Devel

Jun 2015 - Aug 2017 (2 years 2 months)

Pioneered project research and development, consumer insights, and design strategy to develop intellectual properties that influence organizational roadmaps. Championed project scope and strategy to executive leadership.

Research Consumer Insights Design Strategy Executive Leadership Adobe Creative Suite Keynote Framer

UX Professional Intern

Disney Parks & Resorts Digital

Jun 2014 - Aug 2014 (2 months)

Introduced a design system focused on reusable data entry components, typography, color, layout, and navigation. This ensured consistency and accessibility across products.

Design Systems Typography Layout Design Navigation Accessibility Adobe Creative Suite Keynote PowerPoint OmniGraffle

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Pasadena Community College

Occupational Certification, Basic Spanish

Currently pursuing an Occupational Certification in Basic Spanish. This program focuses on developing foundational Spanish language skills for practical application.

Indiana University Bloomington

Masters of Science, Human Computer Interaction Design

Completed a Master of Science in Human Computer Interaction Design. Focused on the intersection of human behavior and technology, preparing for a career in user experience and product design.

Clemson University

Bachelors of Science, Graphic Communications

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications with a minor in Business Administration. Developed skills in visual design, print media, and business principles relevant to the creative industry.