Patrick Grizzard, Designer in New York, NY, United States
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Patrick 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.

UX DesignInformation Architecture (IA)User FlowsPrototypingResponsive Web Design (RWD)InVisionSketchStorytellingDashboard DesigniOS App DesignAndroid App DesigneCommerceUI DesignDesign SystemsAdobe Creative Suite

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
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