Matt Strmiska, Designer in Austin, TX, United States
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Matt Strmiska

Verified Expert  in Design

Designer

Location
Austin, TX, United States
Toptal Member Since
August 7, 2017

Matt has over a decade of design experience. Since 2012, he has worked with different agencies in creating award-winning digital, print, and interactive work for brands like Southwest Airlines, Salesforce, IBM, Patrón Tequila, Samsung Mobile, and Phillips 66.

Mobile UX DesignMobile UI DesignMobile UIUI DesignMobile DesignUser Interface (UI)Design SystemsResponsive Web Design (RWD)iOS UI DesignMobile App DesignUser FlowsUX DesignWireframingProduct DesignDigital Product Design

Portfolio

Image of Southwest Airlines project
Southwest Airlines
CommerceTravel & LeisureBookingResponsive Web Design (RWD)MobileMobile UI+ 7 more
Image of Patrón Tequila project
Patrón Tequila
Food & BeverageMobileResponsiveResponsive Web Design (RWD)Mobile UIUser Interface (UI)
Image of IBM Pervasive Encryption Demo project
IBM Pervasive Encryption Demo
ResponsiveResponsive Web Design (RWD)Responsive UIUser Interface (UI)UI DesignWeb UX+ 4 more
Image of Samsung Interactive Posters project
Samsung Interactive Posters
Interaction Design (IxD)Interactive DesignNear-field Communication (NFC)PostersPoster DesignTechnology+ 4 more
Image of Citi Most Popular Cards project
Citi Most Popular Cards
UI DesignUser Interface (UI)Banking & FinanceMobileMobile UIMobile Design+ 3 more
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Home Shopping Network
CommerceShoppingOnline ShoppingUI DesignUser Interface (UI)Mobile+ 4 more

Work Experience

Senior Product Designer

2019 - 2023
Argodesign
  • Managed and directed a team of designers to deliver a refreshed visual identity and experience strategy for Robert Half (work not yet published).
  • Created and managed brand identities, design systems, and digital component libraries for New York Life, Robert Half, and United Rentals, among others.
  • Conceptualized the framework for a customer personalization strategy for Salesforce.com.
Technologies: Adobe CC, InVision, Sketch, Figma, Miro, CSS, System Design, HTM, iOS UI Design, iOS, Glyphs, PowerPoint Design, Android, HTML, Typefaces, MacOS, Google Material Design, Identity, PrimeNG, Wireframing, Annotated Wireframes, Annotations, Dashboards, Dashboard Design, Feature Prioritization, Feature Planning, Layout Design, Digital Layout, Digital Product Design, Product Design, Product Detail Pages, Style Guides, UI Style Guides, Grid Systems, User Flows, UX Prototyping, UI Prototyping, Workshops, Design Workshops, User Personas, Interactive Prototypes, Material Design, MUI (Material UI), Carbon, zeroheight, Technical Writing, Storybook, UX Wireframes, Mobile UX Design, Mobile UI Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD)

Senior Designer | Art Director

2012 - 2019
SapientRazorfish
  • Designed award-winning digital, print, and interactive experiences for a range of large clients, including Patrón Tequila, Southwest Airlines, Samsung Mobile USA, Phillips 66, Verizon Mobile, Citi Bank, and the Home Shopping Network.
  • Helped design Southwest Airlines' new eCommerce platform which generates $18.5 billion in sales annually.
  • Designed and art directed the award-winning website for Patrón Tequila.
  • Created detailed designs and presentations under tight timelines for new-business pitches.
  • Conceptualized and designed a business’s brand and identity from the ground up.
Technologies: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Sketch, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Mobile Design, Design Systems, Data Visualization, Branding, Landing Page Design, Mobile UX, Prototyping, User Research, User Validation, CSS, System Design, HTM, iOS UI Design, iOS, PowerPoint Design, Android, HTML, Typefaces, MacOS, Google Material Design, Identity, Annotations, Layout Design, Digital Layout, Digital Product Design, Product Design, Product Detail Pages, Style Guides, UI Style Guides, Grid Systems, User Flows, UX Prototyping, UI Prototyping, Workshops, Design Workshops, User Personas, Interactive Prototypes, Material Design, MUI (Material UI), Mobile UX Design, Mobile UI Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD)

Freelance Designer

2017 - 2017
Somnio
  • Designed an online demo application to show the ease-of-use for IBM’s new encryption technology.
  • Worked within IBM’s Northstar web design framework and Z Systems brand palette to create an experience that lined up with their new Z product launch.
  • Produced UX wireframes and UI design in a short 1.5-week time frame, including five rounds of client reviews.
  • Hit the ground running, turning around the work quickly for a brand with strict design standards.
  • Storyboarded animations that included iconography aligned to the brand.
  • Delivered tightly-specified mobile and desktop designs to development overnight.
Technologies: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Sketch, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Mobile Design, Design Systems, Mobile UX, System Design, HTM, iOS UI Design, iOS, HTML, CSS, Typefaces, MacOS, Annotations, Layout Design, Digital Layout, Style Guides, UI Style Guides, Grid Systems, Mobile UX Design, Mobile UI Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD)

Lead Web Designer

2007 - 2011
BlackBook Magazine
  • Designed the magazine’s CMS-driven editorial website from the ground up.
  • Designed the company's nightlife guides, similar to Yelp, to be integrated into the magazine website along with a standalone mobile app.
  • Worked side-by-side with the development team to implement a stream of new features and collaborated daily with the editorial team to create and publish new content.
Technologies: Adobe CC, Mobile UX Design, Mobile UI Design
2003 - 2007

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design

St. Edward's University - Austin, TX, USA