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Natasha Kurus

@natashakurus

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Senior UX/UI Designer with 9+ years of experience in product design.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity, collaboration, and innovation, where I can continue to grow and make a meaningful impact through design.

I am a Senior UX/UI Designer with over 9 years of experience in designing scalable digital products across enterprise and SaaS environments. My expertise lies in driving end-to-end product design, from discovery and user research to high-fidelity prototyping and delivery, particularly within fast-paced Agile teams. I am passionate about human-centered design and creating inclusive experiences that simplify complex workflows and drive user adoption.

In my current role as Lead UX/UI Designer at IRS Online Services, I lead the UX strategy for a complex platform supporting tax professionals nationwide. I have successfully defined product vision and aligned design initiatives across multiple development teams, utilizing a centralized Figma design system to enhance efficiency and reduce rework. My efforts have resulted in significant improvements in processing times and user satisfaction, demonstrating my commitment to delivering measurable impact through design.

Previously, I worked as a UX/UI Designer at Ritter Insurance Marketing, where I spearheaded enhancements for their product suite, resulting in improved agent onboarding and increased platform engagement. I have a strong foundation in user-centered design principles and a proven track record of leveraging analytics and user feedback to inform design decisions. I am dedicated to championing accessibility and inclusive design throughout my work, ensuring that all solutions meet compliance standards and enhance overall usability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead UX/UI Designer

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IRS Online Services

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Led UX strategy for a complex, multi-feature platform supporting tax professionals nationwide. Partnered with cross-functional Agile teams to design scalable, accessible solutions that simplify government workflows and deliver measurable impact. Defined product vision and aligned design initiatives across four development teams, using a centralized Figma design system to boost efficiency by 25% an

Figma Agile Usability Testing User Research Product Roadmap UI Design UX Strategy

UX/UI Designer & Developer

U.S. Digital Response

Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)

Contribute to civic tech projects supporting government and nonprofit partners. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop scalable, user-friendly solutions that improve public service delivery and address urgent community needs.

Civic Tech User Centered Design Collaboration And Development Public Service

Portfolio Reviewer

Harrisburg Area Community College

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Invited by faculty to serve as a professional reviewer for graduating students’ final exit portfolios. Provide detailed, constructive feedback on visual design, user experience, and presentation quality to help students prepare for careers in the design industry.

Portfolio Review Visual Design User Experience Mentoring Feedback

UX/UI Designer

Ritter Insurance Marketing

Jun 2016 - Present (9 years)

Spearheaded enhancements for Ritter Insurance Marketing’s product suite by driving design improvements across desktop and mobile applications in a fast-paced Agile environment. Developed and launched a responsive, scalable design system used across multiple apps, accelerating design and development cycles by 30% and reducing UI inconsistencies. Partnered with cross-functional Agile teams to delive