Justin Smith
Sr. UI/UX Manager
Minneapolis, MN, USA
715.514.8951
be.net/justin_smith
I am an experienced designer who loves to help craft and lead the creative vision for clients embarking on their most challenging projects.
I prefer work that helps bring deeper purpose to my clients’ businesses, and moves that business forward through a combination of strategic design, creativity and empathy. I believe that innovation starts with people, not technology or process, so I work closely —internally and with clients—in highly collaborative teams where the lines between roles are intentionally blurred.
I enjoy discussing everything from strategy to creative to production, and am able to articulate my thinking clearly. Every approach is custom tailored. I thrive in situations where I need to create (or adopt) ways of solving complex problems, on a diverse range of project types.
I prefer work that helps bring deeper purpose to my clients’ businesses, and moves that business forward through a combination of strategic design, creativity and empathy. I believe that innovation starts with people, not technology or process, so I work closely —internally and with clients—in highly collaborative teams where the lines between roles are intentionally blurred.
I enjoy discussing everything from strategy to creative to production, and am able to articulate my thinking clearly. Every approach is custom tailored. I thrive in situations where I need to create (or adopt) ways of solving complex problems, on a diverse range of project types.
Work Experience
ModernIMPACT
Sr. UX/UI Manager
MI's proprietary Intelligent Pixel® platform employs market intelligence, cognitive algorithms, and perpetual machine learning to inform and improve every phase of marketing.
As UI/UX lead for MI, Justin facilitates the design process from ideation to execution – creating successful (and beautiful) digital destinations and curates the user experience for all touchpoints of business.
As UI/UX lead for MI, Justin facilitates the design process from ideation to execution – creating successful (and beautiful) digital destinations and curates the user experience for all touchpoints of business.
February 2016
- Present
Minnesota, United States
J. David Creative
UI/UX/Photograplhy
J. David Creative is my freelance LLC that allows me to scratch the proverbial creative itch outside of UI/UX. This has ranged from branding, packaging, and web design to commercial photography.
2013
- Present
Wisconsin, United States
Satellite Six
Web Designer
Omni-Channel Design
Interactive + Responsive Design
Websites + Digital Destinations
Mobile-First Design
Brand Identity + Design
Consumer Package Design
In-Store Merchandising
Print Advertising & Collateral
Interactive + Responsive Design
Websites + Digital Destinations
Mobile-First Design
Brand Identity + Design
Consumer Package Design
In-Store Merchandising
Print Advertising & Collateral
September 2014
- October 2015
Wisconsin, United States
Menard's
Designer & Product Photographer
Product + Lifestyle Photography
In-Store Merchandising
Print Advertising & Collateral
Set Construction + Digital File Preparation.
In-Store Merchandising
Print Advertising & Collateral
Set Construction + Digital File Preparation.
May 2013
- September 2014
Wisconsin, United States
University Recreation
Designer & Photographer
Lifestyle Photography for Print + Web.
Promotional Materials in Print Media.
Videography for web + Social Media.
Promotional Materials in Print Media.
Videography for web + Social Media.
January 2011
- December 2012
Wisconsin, United States
Wisconsin Army National Guard
Infantry
First Tour: August 05-06 Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Rank: Specialist.
Mission: Country wide convoy escort.
Duties: Security and Route guidance: HMMVY radio operator, driver and gunner
Second Tour: January 09-10 Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Rank: Sergeant.
Mission: Provide training and security for Iraq's first Iraqi Correctional Officer Academy on forward operating base Future.
Duties: Led lower enlisted personnel in conducting patrols, contraband searches, training and development exercises. Managed cadet in-processing. Led Biometric Automated Toolset Operators in creating background profiles for Iraqi cadets on each incoming class cycle of 200.
Rank: Specialist.
Mission: Country wide convoy escort.
Duties: Security and Route guidance: HMMVY radio operator, driver and gunner
Second Tour: January 09-10 Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Rank: Sergeant.
Mission: Provide training and security for Iraq's first Iraqi Correctional Officer Academy on forward operating base Future.
Duties: Led lower enlisted personnel in conducting patrols, contraband searches, training and development exercises. Managed cadet in-processing. Led Biometric Automated Toolset Operators in creating background profiles for Iraqi cadets on each incoming class cycle of 200.
May 2003
- May 2010
Wisconsin, United States
Education
University Of Wisconsin-Stout
B.F.A. Graphic Design
Magna Cum Laude
2008
- May 2013
Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States
Minneapolis Community Technical College
A.A.S. Photography and Digital Imaging
Deans List
2005
- 2008
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Awards
United States Army
Army Commendation Medal
2009
Minneapolis Community Technical College
Dean's List
2008
United States Army
Good Conduct Medal
2006
United States Army
Army Commendation
2006
United States Army
Army Achievement Medal
2006
Skills
Branding,
Client Presentation,
Customer Expectation Management,
Project Management,
Prototyping,
Studio Lighting ,
User Experience Design,
User Interface Design,
Wire-framing,