p. 858-405-5263
e. movinpixels@gmail.com
w. jameshills.me
PROFILE:
Energetic, motivated individual who enjoys tackling the challenges of creative problem-solving involved in design
at all levels. Works well as a team player; supportive of fellow team members in achieving higher goals. Accustomed
to performing in a deadline-driven environment with an emphasis on detail and creative strategies.
SKILLS:
Figma
Adobe XD
Photoshop
Illustrator
Mobile Design
Responsive Design
UX Design
Prototyping
Design Systems
Design Patterns & Components
Interaction Design
EDUCATION:
Platt College – San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Arts – Media Arts Web Design and Development
June, 2009
The Art Institute of California – San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Science – Graphic Design
December, 2007
ITT Technical Institute – Lathrop, CA
Associate of Science – Information Technology Multimedia
June, 2004
EXPERIENCE:
CrowdStrike Senior UX/UI Designer
July, 2023 – June, 2025
• Spearheaded high-profile event campaigns, which included RSA, Fal.con 24/25, and Charlotte AI, ensuring visually impactful and user-centric solutions.
• Created a brand new shared Design System built for desktop, tablet and mobile breakpoints – componentized at an atomic-level for ease of updating throughout all linked pages and files.
• Worked on numerous special projects and enhancements which included a redesign and prototype of CrowdStrike’s complex mega nav for not only desktop but smaller devices such as tablet and mobile.
Mosaic Senior User Experience Designer
January, 2020 – July, 2023
• Lead designer responsible for solving complex user experiences while delivering high quality design solutions and patterns.
• Consistently create rapid design iterations of multiple projects simultaneously while working closely with Project Managers and Engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Deliver end-to-end prototype experiences for testing various ideas as well as convey the user experience and interaction design to Stakeholders and Engineers.
Cordial Inc. Senior User Experience Designer
August, 2017 – November, 2020
• Established and created a brand new design system that is currently being implemented throughout the product.
• Led design and strategy for two large-scale project initiatives which include an internal email editor and a visual automation builder.
• Work closely with Product Managers and Engineers to gather project requirements and solve for a variety of technical challenges.
Experian Senior Product Designer
November, 2015 – August 2017
• Lead visual designer for Experian’s global rebrand initiative for all things mobile, including web and native iOS/Android apps.
• Involved in strategic UX thinking for various high-level product launches – most notably Experian’s new Identity
Protection experience.
• Overseen design and strategies to evolve Experian’s UX/UI pattern libraries for all touch points, including web and native mobile apps.
LinkedIn User Experience Designer
August, 2014 – August, 2015
• Led strategy, UX and design for micro-sites, landing pages, mobile/tablet experiences as well as print material.
• Created strong relationships with Brand Marketers and Developers to come up with concepts for new products.
• Worked with a team of designers to create event collateral and online presence for all LinkedIn Connect conferences.
Sony Electronics Senior Web Designer
June, 2008 – May, 2014
• Responsible for high-level design and creative on a variety of projects which include search enhancements, category page layout, homepage, shopping cart and other various portions of Sony’s e-commerce site.
• Known for motivating and encouraging design ideas within the team by providing feedback and support.
• Additional contributions: banner design, promotional pages and various forms of high-level graphic production.
References available upon request