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Hire PatrickPatrick Grizzard
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
Location
New York, NY, United States
Toptal Member Since
September 28, 2020
Patrick is a designer, storyteller, and problem solver with decades of agency and product experience, including two years as the director of UX at kbs+. As a full-stack UX designer, he studies behavior to understand intent and transform it into useful, usable, and meaningful experiences. That means researching customer needs and business objectives, synthesizing data- and insight-driven solutions, and iteratively designing and validating those solutions at increasing levels of fidelity.
Portfolio
Work Experience
Experience Strategist | UX Designer
2012 - PRESENT
Freelance
- Led user research, experience strategy, user flows, wireframing, and prototyping for agencies and startups like Sapient_Razorfish, Code & Theory, and Gilt.
- Managed and mentored teams of UX and visual designers, content strategists, and copywriters.
- Worked on key projects including Marcel, an AI-driven conversational UI platform for Publicis Groupe; a responsive eCommerce site for Motel6; interactive TV concept for Panasonic; and web experience for the Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, DC.
Technologies: Heuristic Analysis, Dashboard Design, Android App Design, iOS App Design, User Journeys, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Prototyping, Trello, Zeplin, Information Architecture (IA), Museums & Exhibits, Design Systems, Pattern Libraries, UI Design, UX Design, Experience Strategy, Design Research, Writing & Editing, Interaction Design (IxD), Treejack, OptimalSort, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Principle, Figma
Director, UX Design
2015 - 2016
kbs+
- Managed and mentored a team of eight full-time UX designers and multiple freelancers.
- Restructured UX design methodology to create a process that was user-centered, lean, and insight-data-driven. Collaborated with discipline leads from across the organization to evangelize and implement this new approach.
- Led multidisciplinary teams of designers, developers, and strategists on projects for major technology, automotive, and CPG clients.
Technologies: Heuristic Analysis, Android App Design, iOS App Design, User Journeys, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Prototyping, Information Architecture (IA), Design Systems, Pattern Libraries, UX Design, Experience Strategy, Design Research, Writing & Editing, Interaction Design (IxD), Usertesting.com, Treejack, OptimalSort, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch
Interaction Designer
2011 - 2012
SYPartners
- Developed a suite of tools that helps teams define and execute their strategic goals as one of two interaction designers in the digital products group.
- Worked directly with SYP leadership to define product vision and strategy and to translate the essence and personality of SYP into its first digital product.
- Interviewed and collaborated with senior innovation and business transformation consultants to translate their analog processes and tools into a digital experience.
- Collaborated with another interaction designer, visual designer, and developer on system design, UX/UI design, prototyping, and user testing.
Technologies: Prototyping, Information Architecture (IA), Experience Strategy, Design Research, Interaction Design (IxD), Adobe Creative Suite
Senior UX Designer
2006 - 2008
Method
- Led the UX design of websites, applications, and other interactive experiences.
- Planned and conducted quantitative and qualitative research.
- Guided the design process from conceptualizing through wireframes and. screen flows, to prototyping and testing.
- Managed day-to-day client relationships and expectations.
- Managed and mentored junior designers.
- Contributed to internal and external thought leadership initiatives.
Technologies: Heuristic Analysis, Prototyping, Information Architecture (IA), Experience Strategy, Design Research, Interaction Design (IxD), Adobe Creative Suite
Education
2008 - 2010
Master of Professional Studies Degree in Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP)
New York University - New York, NY
1992 - 1996
Bachelor of Arts Degree in History, English
University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA