15 years of experience in UX, Interaction, and Visual Design. I thrive leading teams to problem-solve mission-critical objectives through data-driven decision-making in highly collaborative environments.

NOLAN CARRION


PRINCIPAL UX DESIGNER

I've worked on a wide range of projects for brands in various industries, wearing multiple hats over the years. Here's a summary of my capabilities.


Sep 2022
-Jan 2017-

Beehive LLC

PRINCIPAL UX DESIGNER

Launched a site redesign by creating and implementing a comprehensive style guide with new logos, brand colors, font families, and UI library component styles.

Developed prototypes, and test scripts, while conducting user tests and accumulating feedback data. Utilizing this information allows for quick and effective iterations that produce modern features.

The web app's information architecture was reorganized to create new, simpler user flows, which increased conversion and usability. Reported directly to the CEO and led various teams and consultants.

Photoshop Illustrator Invision Studio Figma User Testing Style Guides Design System



Aug 2016
-Sep 2014-

Toastmasters International

SENIOR UX DESIGNER

Designed and launched the official mobile application for members to perform their roles at club meetings, available on both Android and Apple stores using Xamarin.

Organized and implemented the beta launch of the company's website, gathering user feedback while acclimating members during the transition.

Modernized Club Central, a CMS tool that was previously form-heavy. The updates resulted in a 25% increase in conversion rates, and a significant decrease in the number of support calls received.

Photoshop Invision Sketch Xamarian TestFlight Flinto Keynote User Testing XAML



May 2013
-Mar 2012-

Kellwood Company

WEB DESIGNER

Created online identities for various brands by expanding their art direction into websites, social media, and print materials. Art-directed lifestyle campaigns and product photoshoots to align with the brand's vision and audience.

Increased E-commerce sales and email campaign conversion rates by revising checkout processes and A/B testing designs.

Designed for modern contemporary and high fashion creative brands, including David Meister, Rebecca Taylor, Vince, Lamb and Flag, Scotch and Soda, BLK DNM, and Zobha.

Photoshop Illustrator HTML CSS Style Guides A/B Testing Photography



Feb 2012
-Oct 2006-

Automotive.com / Source Interlink Media

WEB DESIGNER / INTERACTION DESIGNER

Designed microsites, landing pages, and blogs that increased click-through rates of Classified Leads and Sponsored Ads to generate revenue.

Developed frontend styles using CSS, JS, and HTML.

Contributed to shaping and launching over 150 international high-traffic websites, including Motortrend, Truck Trend, Automobile Magazine, Automotive.com, IntelliChoice, Internet Auto Guide, Hotrod, Importuner, Lowrider, and Off-Road magazine.

Photoshop Illustrator HTML CSS



Oct 2006
-Jun 2003-

The Art Institute of CA - OC

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media & Web Design

Member of the Interactive Media Design Club.

Student tutor and lab equipment tech.

SKILLS AND SOFTWARE

Photoshop Illustrator Invision Studio XD Figma HTML CSS InVision Sketch Craft Flinto Xamarian TestFlight Motion Design Design System Style Guides Typography Photography Keynote