As a Principal Product Designer with over a decade of experience, I am dedicated to crafting intuitive and user-centric digital experiences. My expertise lies in visual design, with a background in fine arts, but I love to deep dive into user motivation. I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that are both aesthetically pleasing and functionally sound.
When I’m not designing you can find me at the beach surfing 🏄, cruising my local skatepark 🛹, or going on adventures with my lovely wife and two kids 🏕️. These all fuel my creativity and help me approach design challenges from unique perspectives. I believe that my enthusiasm and dedication to continuous improvement make me a valuable asset to any team.
Some kind words
I had the pleasure of working with Sean on several projects, and I was continually impressed by his extraordinary creativity, unwavering work ethic, and unshakable integrity. Sean brings a unique blend of artistic vision and strategic thinking to every project, consistently delivering designs that not only met but exceeded my expectations. His ability to translate complex ideas into visually compelling graphics is remarkable. Whether it's branding, web design, or print media, Sean approaches each task with innovation and an eye for detail.
J-P Hamilton
Director, Cryptographic Services at Cisco
I've had the pleasure of working with Sean for over six years, and I can confidently say he is an outstanding creative talent. His ability to deliver fresh, innovative designs consistently amazes me. Beyond his creative strengths, he is incredibly reliable and a joy to work with. He communicates clearly, meets deadlines without fail, and adapts to any project challenges with ease. His professionalism and attention to detail make him a valuable asset to any team or project.
Spencer Wanderon
Owner, Pure Hydration
Work Experience
TIAA
Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 10/2019 - Present
Principle Product Designer
Created Experience Direction Team to align design across 7 value streams, boosting product quality and dev speed via creative direction and pattern governance in 4 months.
Led visual design of new scalable and accessible design system, merging 18 legacy libraries into one global system, cutting design-to-dev time by 30% within one year.
Collaborated with marketing teams and brand agencies to infuse rebrand into the design system, contributing to an 80% increase in enrollment starts and a 41% decrease in bounce rate.
Sr. UX Designer
Designed an interactive retirement analysis tool, increasing scheduled advisor sessions by 20% within 2 months, gaining recognition in major media outlets.
Collaborated on a mobile app redesign that modernized the native iOS and Android experiences, resulting in an Apple App Store rating of 4.7 stars—a company all-time-high.
UX Designer
Transformed a financial literacy initiative into a dynamic and user-friendly experience, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction through actionable insights within 4 months.
Revamped the search interface to streamline user interactions, resulting in a more intuitive experience that significantly reduced user frustration within 3 months.
Cisco
Remote, 08/2019 - 06/2021
UX Designer
Collaborated with stakeholders to design a user-centric dashboard that automated key processes, resulting in a 40% increase in operational efficiency within 6 months.
Conducted user testing to understand pain points and created personas and user journeys to help define an action plan to increase usability for consumer-facing experiences.
Wingard
Jacksonville, Florida, 04/2014 - 09/2019
Senior Art Director and UX/UI Designer
Led the design team to deliver cohesive brand experiences and award-winning marketing campaigns.
Evangelized UX practices to streamline design workflows by implementing new tools and processes, reducing design-to-development time by 30% within 4 months.
Art Director
Developed compelling brand design and visual concepts for national campaigns, increasing brand awareness and digital footprint.
Created wireframes, prototypes, and user flows in order to communicate design ideas effectively to clients and stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts, Minor in Fine Arts
Stetson University, 01/2005 - 01/2009
Skills
Creative Direction, Design Leadership, Design Systems Strategy, Product Design, UX Design, UI Design, Interaction Design, Design Thinking, Information Architecture, Branding, Illustration, Cross-functional Collaboration, Mentorship & Coaching, HTML, Accessibility (WCAG)
Software: Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite