AUSTIN WHITAKER

Resume

Highly motivated and innovative Visual Designer with experience in UX/UI design, digital strategy, usability, and technology project management. Skilled in user research, testing, iteration, interaction design, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement. Innovative self-starter who equally enjoys working independently or in team environments, offering a strong commitment to customer service, client satisfaction and continuous process improvement. Proficient in spearheading projects and teams with strong collaboration and consulting capabilities that are known for ensuring company goals are aligned with project objectives. Confident leader offering a commitment to ethics, mentorship, leadership, accuracy, and clear communication. Proven track record in identifying customer usability expectations, proposing features, creating prototypes and delivering products that enhance customer experience and achieve operational excellence.

 

Tools

Adobe (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Figma

Sketch

ProCreate

Unity

Blender

Slack

Discord

Smartsheet

Microsoft 365

HTML/CSS

Core Competency

UX/UI Design

User Research

Process Improvement

Product Design

Stakeholder Engagement

Digital Strategy

Interaction Design

Illustration

Typography

Digital Design

Wireframing

Prototyping

Branding

Usability Testing

 

Experience

Sound Publishing Graphic Designer / Interaction Designer
Everett, WA August 2017 – 2023

Whitepages Visual Designer
Seattle, WA February - July 2022

Bench Craft Company Graphic Designer
Portland, OR July 2016 – July 2017

 

Other Relevant Experience

Seattle Indies Game Developers | Seattle, WA Aug 2017 - Present
Graphic Designer and Illustrator

Right Brain Initiative | Portland, OR Feb 2016 – Dec 2016
Graphic Designer and Illustrator

 

Education

B.S. Art Practices (Printmaking and Illustration)
Minor in Graphic Design
Portland State University
Fall 2013 to Spring 2016

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