Chris Kaminski

designer

Curriculum Vitae

Summary

Research-driven UX leader with a talent for understanding complex problems and communicating solutions to diverse audiences. Over 20 years’ experience using strong software development knowledge, effective cross-discipline collaboration, and detail-oriented execution to deliver successful user-centric designs. Proven ability to lead projects and teams in agile/lean environments. 

Achievements

Experience

  1. {buzzOct. 2017–Present, User Experience Designer

    Hired, managed, and mentored junior team members. Led the creation of a unified UX vision for consumer and B2B products. Developed design process and strategy. Planned and executed the design of a home insurance app including research, experience design, and validation testing. Designed and helped implement internal processes for customer service and content creation. Led A/B experimentation on a conversion funnel.

  2. FreelanceApr. 2017–Oct. 2017, User Experience Designer

    Combined competitor reviews, heuristics, interviews, and research into the psychology of human relationships to deliver projects for EY and Barclays.

  3. Just EatDec. 2016–Apr. 2017, Senior User Experience Designer

    Worked in a multi-disciplinary team to design tools for restaurant partners and customer service representatives. Identified and collaborated with stakeholders across the business. Planned and lead workshops. Performed generative and validation research. Defined KPIs. Created lean personas, user journeys, and mental models. Designed visuals and interactions based on in-house style guide.

  4. Tobias & TobiasMar. 2012–Dec. 2016, Principal User Experience Designer

    Planned and lead multiple concurrent projects for clients such as Intel, Barclays, and Deutsche Bank. Worked closely with client product owners, developers, BAs and senior management to design mobile, web, and desktop applications. Conducted research including interviews, workshops, and user testing paper and digital prototypes. Integrated UX with clients’ agile processes. Mentored junior staff. Planned and executed knowledge-sharing initiatives.

  5. Yahoo! EuropeSep. 2006–Sep. 2011, Frontend Engineering Manager

    Managed engineering teams. Scoped work, gathered requirements, wrote project plans, and wrote specifications. Designed, user tested, and developed web interfaces for internal tools. Coordinated internal and external teams in Taiwan, Israel, Europe, Bangalore, and Sunnyvale. Mentored junior staff.

  6. 3Sixty Internet LtdMar. 2004–Sep. 2006, Interaction Designer/Tech Manager

  7. Function New Media AGSep. 2001–Sep. 2002, Interface Designer

  8. APBnews.comOct. 1998–Nov. 1999, Creative Director

  9. Genoa Business Forms, Inc.Oct. 1997–Jul. 1998, Analyst/Designer

  10. SyForce, Inc.May 1996–Oct. 1997, Account Manager/Designer

Skills

Education

  1. Northwestern UniversityMay 1993, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

  2. Georgetown University Law CenterAug. 1993–Oct. 1994, Law

  3. Northern Illinois UniversityJan. 1995–Dec. 1995, Visual Communication