Product Designer
I design digital products and user-centered experiences focused on clarity, usability, and thoughtful interaction. My experience spans professional work and graduate projects.
Available for full time roles starting May 2026.
Education
B.S. in Advertising, Minor in Graphic Design University of South Carolina, 2020-2024
M.S. in Business Branding, Concentration in Experience Design VCU Brandcenter, 2024-2026
Experience
UX/UI Design Intern, Allianz Partners, Richmond, VA, June 2025 — August 2025
Designed and iterated UI concepts for embedded travel insurance offers within major airline and hospitality booking flows, including Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Marriott, adapting designs to distinct design systems and UX constraints.
Built a scalable library of modular UI patterns (headers, benet icons, social proof, interactivity, pricing layouts, and disclosures) to support rapid concept exploration and future experimentation.
Conducted UX audits and pattern analysis to inform layout and interaction recommendations, improving clarity, visual hierarchy, and trust.
Analyzed Champion vs. Challenger test results across partners (Marriott, Alaska, Ticketmaster) to
identify high-performing design patterns and behavioral insights that informed creative direction.
Collaborated closely with UI/UX Designers, Developers, Optimization Strategists, and Copywriters to align design concepts with brand voice, business goals, and technical constraints.
Special Events Intern, University of South Carolina Special Events Office, Columbia, SC, September 2021 — July 2024
Executed event décor plans to enhance experience and align with event themes.
Designed a custom commemorative book for honorary degree recipients.
Global Marketing Intern, APCO, Washington D.C., June 2023 — December 2023
Designed digital assets for email, newsletters, and one-pagers using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
Shared social content to increase audience interaction and brand presence on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Published and optimized WordPress blog content to improve engagement and accessibility.
Marketing Intern, Evans Incorporated, Falls Church, VA, December 2022 — February 2023
Designed wireframes and created content for WordPress and SharePoint platforms.
Conducted market research to support content strategy and enhance audience engagement.
Created branded templates and digital assets using Adobe Creative Suite.
Planned and executed email campaigns and e-newsletters, tailoring content to diverse audiences.
Marketing Intern, Cross Country Consulting, McClean, VA, June 2022 — September 2022
Built and improved Smartsheet workows to streamline internal processes for cross-functional teams.
Conducted competitive and marketing trend research to support presentations and client projects.
Designed and tested landing pages and email templates in Hubspot to optimize user experience.
Utilized Salesforce and ZoomInfo to analyze and improve audience engagement and event registration processes.
Skills
Proficient in product and UX design, including MVP development, prototyping, and wireframing
Strong understanding of accessibility, usability, and user-centered design principles
Experience designing scalable design systems and modular UI components across platforms
Skilled in embedded and cross-platform UX, with a focus on clarity and consistency
Ability to create cohesive brand systems, including visual identity, typography, and layout
Strong eye for visual hierarchy, UI consistency, and refined visual language
Experience in design strategy, information architecture, and user journey mapping
Ability to conduct user research, usability testing, and UX audits
Skilled in analyzing patterns and translating insights into actionable design solutions
Tools
Design & Prototyping: Figma, Framer, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
Collaboration & Ideation: Miro, Canva
AI for Research, Synthesis & Product Thinking: ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini
AI for Visual Generation: Adobe Firefly, Google Gemini, Luma, Midjourney
AI- Powered Build & Prototyping: Cursor, Antigravity, Stitch
AI- Assisted Research Tools: Perplexity, NotebookLM

