Phillip Barrett
@phillipbarrett
Hands-on Principal Product Designer with 12+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Principal Product Designer with over 12 years of experience in creating user-focused design solutions and product strategies across B2B, B2C, and SaaS environments. My recent role at Bluecrew involved leading the design of products that serve over 450,000 workers annually. I successfully boosted onboarding rates by 20% in just four months, demonstrating my ability to build scalable, user-centric products while streamlining workflows to deliver measurable outcomes.
Previously, at TaxAct, I led a team of designers and implemented key initiatives that resulted in a 35% increase in document uploads through innovative interaction design. My leadership skills were recognized with a promotion to Senior Principal Designer, where I aligned our design goals with business objectives, achieving significant onboarding increases. My experience at Hexagon further solidified my expertise in managing design teams and delivering customer-centric solutions, notably reducing coordination times by 60% for critical public safety products.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal Product Designer
Bluecrew
Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
As a Principal Product Designer at Bluecrew, I lead the design of B2C and B2B products, enhancing user experiences and optimizing workflows. I improved onboarding rates by over 20% and implemented cost-saving initiatives that reduced expenses by 80%. My role involves driving user-centric design solutions and scaling the marketplace.
Senior Principal UX Designer
TaxAct
Sep 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 7 months)
At TaxAct, I led design initiatives for the Consumer Tax Product, increasing document uploads by 35% through innovative interaction design. I aligned the design team with business goals, resulting in significant onboarding improvements and earned a promotion to Senior Principal Designer.
Senior UX Designer and UX Manager
Hexagon
Sep 2015 - Sep 2021 (6 years)
As a Senior UX Designer and UX Manager at Hexagon, I managed a team while leading the design of Hexagon Connect. I streamlined public safety coordination, reducing workflow times by 60% and fostering a collaborative culture within the design team.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Bachelor's Degree, Graphic Design
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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