Samuel HarperSH
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Samuel Harper

@samuelharper

Dynamic UX Designer with 7 years of user-centered design experience.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation, with opportunities for professional growth and impactful design projects.

I am a dynamic UX Designer with 7 years of experience in user-centered design across multiple industries. My expertise spans from research to user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI. I have a strong familiarity with designing for various platforms, including mobile, tablet, web, desktop, and gaming, utilizing multiple programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and Lua.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led design initiatives that have significantly improved user engagement and experience. For instance, at Activision Blizzard, I drove a 15% increase in player engagement for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II by creating intuitive UX designs. My role as a Senior Product Designer at Compass Digital involved developing a scalable design system that streamlined processes and ensured a cohesive visual identity across products. I am passionate about mentoring and coaching junior designers, fostering growth and best practices in UX strategy and design.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Product Designer

Compass Digital

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Led 0-1 product development for a mobile-responsive hospital facility management dashboard, encompassing design and strategy for various interfaces. Drove brand consistency and user experience by leading design unification efforts and developing a scalable design system using atomic design and Figma.

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Senior Product Designer

UX Consulting

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Designed an AI-driven travel companion for an Alaska tourism website, focusing on user exploration through rich media. Additionally, created an Airbnb-inspired booking platform for long-term furnished property rentals for Hestia/CRU Homes.

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University Bootcamp Instructor

EdX Education

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Delivered comprehensive 24-week online UX/UI design and front-end web development bootcamps for major universities. Enhanced core curriculum with practical insights and mentored junior designers, resulting in a 35% increase in student hiring rates.

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Senior UX Designer

Activision Blizzard

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Increased player engagement by 15% across Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II seasonal events through leading UX design efforts. Spearheaded the design and maintenance of unified user interfaces across multiple gaming platforms, ensuring a consistent player experience.

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Senior Product Designer

Imaware

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Improved blood testing process accuracy by redesigning the onboarding interface, reducing errors from 30% to under 5%. Established a comprehensive design system encompassing typography, UI elements, and reusable components, promoting design consistency and scalability.

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UX Designer

Entrata

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Drove end-to-end UX design and research for software enhancements across multiple cross-departmental verticals within an Agile framework. Translated user needs and business requirements into clear wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs using Sketch and Figma.

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UX Designer

Merkle

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Led the end-to-end user-centered design and development of responsive websites for Costco and Prinova Global. Redesigned and managed the ad platform layout for Costco.com, contributing to over $750,000 in weekly advertising revenue.

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UX Designer

The Tombras Group

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 6 months)

Collaborated with senior UI designers, product managers, and developers on the user experience of websites for major organizations like NHTSA and Walmart. Contributed to the full UX design process by creating sitemaps, user flows, wireframes, and prototypes for various platforms.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Bentley University

Master of Science, Human Factors (UX Design/Research)

Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Human Factors, focusing on advanced UX design and research methodologies. This program enhances my expertise in user-centered design principles and research techniques.

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California Polytechnic University, Humboldt

Bachelor of Science, Marine Science

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science, gaining a strong foundation in scientific research and analytical thinking. This background provides a unique perspective on data interpretation and problem-solving.

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Colorado Film School

Associate of Arts, Film and Cinematography

Earned an Associate of Arts in Film and Cinematography, developing a keen eye for visual storytelling and composition. This experience contributes to my ability to create engaging and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces.

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Software and tools used professionally

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