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Steve Dillon

@stevedillon

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Senior UX Designer focused on user-centered design and innovation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters creativity, collaboration, and innovation, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.

As a Senior UX Designer at Amazon, I specialize in creating intentional experiences that empower users to achieve their goals. My background combines an MFA in Interaction Design with extensive research and front-end expertise, allowing me to simplify complexity and scale design solutions effectively. I thrive in collaborative environments, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to leverage collective creativity and drive innovation throughout the development lifecycle.

My work has significantly contributed to user growth and operational efficiency, saving companies millions. At Amazon, I spearheaded the AWS Generative UI product experiences, reducing user clicks by up to 80% and onboarding over 185 new clients in just three months. I am passionate about mentoring designers and standardizing usability practices to enhance data-driven decision-making and user insights.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

UX Designer II

Current

Amazon Web Services

Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

In my role as UX Designer II, I enhanced the AWS Console Mobile App by integrating custom dashboards and improving user adoption through strategic design solutions. I also contributed to establishing a native mobile design system, ensuring consistency and scalability.

Mobile App Design Design Systems User Interface Design Prototyping User Research Agile Methodologies Interaction Design Usability Testing

Current

Senior UX Designer

Current

Amazon Web Services

Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

As a Senior UX Designer at Amazon Web Services, I lead the design of generative UI experiences and optimize user interactions, significantly reducing user clicks and enhancing operational efficiency. I mentor designers and standardize usability testing practices, driving innovation and improving user insights across teams.

User Experience Design Usability Testing Interaction Design Design Systems Prototyping User Research Agile Methodologies Stakeholder Management

Product Designer

Dictionary.com

Sep 2021 - Jul 2022 (10 months)

As a Product Designer at Dictionary.com, I directed product design strategies for an innovative EDTech product, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive competitive advantage.

Product Design User Experience Design Systems User Research Strategic Planning Agile Methodologies Interaction Design Visual Design

UX Designer

CentralSquare Technologies

Apr 2021 - Sep 2021 (5 months)

At CentralSquare Technologies, I developed an AI-driven mobile app for first responders, enhancing incident report accuracy and creating significant revenue streams. I also integrated mapping functionality into the flagship app to improve operational efficiency.

Mobile App Development Integration User Experience Design Prototyping User Research Interaction Design Usability Testing Agile Methodologies Visual Design

Visual Designer

Superior Court of Orange County

Dec 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 4 months)

As a Visual Designer, I led the design of multilingual way-finding maps and migrated HR SharePoint websites to enhance collaboration and resource accessibility for employees, significantly improving user navigation.

Visual Design User Experience SharePoint User Research Prototyping Interaction Design Usability Testing Project Management

Web/Graphic Designer (Contract)

Harcourts Prime Properties

Aug 2016 - Mar 2017 (7 months)

In my contract role, I led design initiatives for web and marketing collateral for real estate agents, streamlining production processes and enhancing brand messaging across digital platforms.

Web Design Graphic Design Marketing Collateral Product Messaging User Research Usability Testing Prototyping Interaction Design

Web Designer

OnScale, Inc.

Feb 2019 - Nov 2019 (9 months)

At OnScale, I revamped the corporate website to boost brand visibility before a major funding round and led UX/UI updates for the flagship SaaS product, providing strategic creative direction across various projects.

Web Design Brand Strategy Corporate Website Development User Research Prototyping Interaction Design Digital Marketing Agile Methodologies

Web Designer

Saratech, Inc.

Apr 2018 - Feb 2019 (10 months)

As a Web Designer at Saratech, I redesigned corporate websites to enhance UX/UI and led hosting migration efforts, significantly reducing costs while improving lead generation through integrated CRM solutions.

Web Design Hosting Migration User Research Usability Testing CRM Prototyping Interaction Design SEO Agile Methodologies

Web Designer

KWSM Digital Agency

Mar 2017 - Apr 2018 (1 year 1 month)

At KWSM Digital Agency, I collaborated with clients to create user-centric websites, developing over 80 SEO-optimized WordPress sites while managing hosting and maintenance to ensure reliable performance.

Web Design WordPress Development SEO Optimization User Research Usability Testing Hosting Prototyping Interaction Design Digital Marketing

Digital Media Specialist (Contract)

Toshiba America Medical Systems

Jun 2016 - Oct 2016 (4 months)

As a Digital Media Specialist, I designed interactive web content and managed iOS updates for Toshiba's mobile apps, ensuring consistent branding and user experience across platforms.

Digital Design iOS Development Branding User Experience Prototyping Interaction Design Usability Testing Agile Methodologies

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Academy of Art University

Master of Fine Arts, Interaction Design

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Interaction & UI/UX Design, focusing on user-centered design principles and methodologies to create engaging digital experiences.