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Tyrone Fontaine

@tyronefontaine

UX Engineer building accessible design systems and publishing platforms for public institutions and content-heavy organizations.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for UX engineering and design systems roles where I can build accessible, maintainable web systems, bridge design and front-end implementation, and improve publishing workflows for content-heavy teams.

At Cleveland Public Library, I co-own the design and development of the primary WordPress platform, creating accessible Gutenberg patterns, plugins, Figma systems, and API-driven tools that support a large public-facing publishing environment.

Previously, I worked on institutional web systems at Kent State University and the University of Manitoba, connecting UX, content strategy, Drupal, accessibility, QA, training, and long-term platform stewardship.

My earlier independent practice gave me end-to-end experience—from discovery and visual design through development, launch, and client handoff—across websites, digital campaigns, motion, and video.

Across that work, the common thread is systems thinking: taking complex or recurring needs and turning them into accessible, reusable patterns that connect design intent, implementation, and the people responsible for maintaining the system.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Web Designer / UX–UI Engineer

Current

Cleveland Public Library

Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Design and develop Cleveland Public Library’s public-facing web platform, connecting UX, Figma systems, accessibility, and front-end implementation. Build reusable Gutenberg patterns, custom plugins, API-driven features, and publishing tools that help teams create consistent, maintainable experiences.

Design Systems UX UI Design Figma Accessibility WordPress Development Gutenberg JavaScript HTML CSS

UX-Focused Web Designer

Kent State University

Mar 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 6 months)

Facilitated UX, content strategy, and discovery work with academic and administrative teams. Designed and developed Drupal experiences, improved navigation and editorial workflows, supported accessibility, and trained staff on CMS and accessibility practices.

UX UI Design Front End Design Figma Accessibility Motion Graphics Information Architecture Drupal 9 Content Strategy GTM Training

Quality & Web Assurance

University of Manitoba

May 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 10 months)

Supported a large institutional Drupal rollout through accessibility, cross-browser and device QA, web standards, migration support, documentation, and staff onboarding. Helped teams transition content into a more consistent and maintainable publishing system.

Accessibility Quality Assurance Drupal Responsive Design