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Tanner Panetta

@tannerpanetta

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Experienced product and visual designer with a high bar for craft and low tolerance for negativity.

United States

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a role that leverages my expertise in product and visual design to drive innovation and inclusivity, while fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

As a seasoned product and visual designer with nearly a decade of expertise, I excel in crafting visually cohesive and user-friendly interfaces. With a strong background in leading design initiatives, mentoring young designers, and utilizing research-driven approaches, I deliver innovative and inclusive design solutions regardless of discipline. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance design capabilities and align strategic goals.

Throughout my career, I have developed a high bar for craft, applying my discipline to a breadth of organizations, from big to small, old to young. My expertise spans UX, UI, design systems, prototyping, branding, strategy and more.

I am committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development, ensuring efficiency in prioritizing tasks and delivering effective outcomes in a healthy and inspiring working environment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Adjunct Professor

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Temple University

Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Guiding students through a project-based curriculum that begins with research fundamentals, followed by wireframes, visual design, and the production of a functional prototype.

Prototyping Research Wireframing

Senior Designer

Craft

Oct 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Led the development of multiple visual languages across software clients, championed the production of a bespoke design system, and conducted weekly open-door and QA sessions between design, product, and engineering.

Design Systems Design Figma

UX Designer

Comcast

Aug 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 2 months)

Contributed to the self-service initiatives to enable customers to solve issues more effectively on their own, reducing call volumes and service loads.

Senior Designer

Freelance

Jan 2019 - Aug 2019 (7 months)

Led dozens of branding efforts with Toll Brothers for new communities and developments, each treated with its own identity to drive unique interests from prospective buyers and investors.

Branding

Senior Designer

Steemit, Inc

May 2018 - Jan 2019 (8 months)

Collaborated with a product owner and a vast engineering organization to conceptualize and design the 2.0 version of their flagship social platform, Steemit.

Design