James Weaver

Product Designer • People & Culture • User Researcher • Columbus, OH, US

UX Strategy

UI/UX Design

UX research

Available for hire fromNegotiable

Contracts

Full-Time Roles

Principal UX Consultant | Product Strategy, Research and Design | 20+ Years experience | Patent Holder

As a fractional Head of UX Research and Design for early-stage startups, I focus on sculpting user experiences that resonate with our users. My expertise lies in leading the research and design processes, ensuring products are intuitive and market-ready. Collaborating with CEOs and engineering leads, we integrate best practices into our methodology, enhancing product appeal and user engagement. Applying my skills in various industries has allowed me to hone my user-centric design and strategic leadership skills, fostering team environments where creativity flourishes. Our collective efforts are geared toward aligning user experience with business goals, resulting in products that surpass user expectations, driving engagement and business growth.

Projects

30% Increase in Adoption

In this project, I was responsible for conducting product research and design which helped the product team increase account signup and adoption by 30%! This case study showcases several aspects of my UX expertise. If you'd like to see more of this case study and others visit the project URL and log in with the below credentials. username: james password: hired (all lowercase)See More

Helped drive an 80% sign up rate!

In this project, I was responsible for identifying the user problem and conducting product research and design which helped the product team increase account signups by 12% and adoption of pricing updates by an 80% signup rate This case study showcases several aspects of my UX expertise. If you'd like to see more of this case study and others visit the project URL and log in with the below credentials. username: james password: hired (all lowercase)See More

Work History

Principal UX Advisor (Fractional Consultant)

Stealth Startup in Columbus, OhioMar 2024 - Present • 8 mosAs the Fractional Senior UX Advisor for a Columbus startup, I guide the research, design, and development of user-centric products and interfaces. I work closely with the CEO, other Advisors, and the head of engineering to integrate best practices into the discovery and development process. This ultimately helps their team craft intuitive and engaging user experiences.

Sr. UX Manager

CoverMyMedsOct 2022 - Jun 2024 • 1 yr 9 mosAs a Senior UX Manager, I led a team of designers to create user-friendly interfaces and improve the overall user experience of our products. I collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure design consistency and usability.

UX Manager

CoverMyMedsFeb 2020 - Oct 2022 • 2 yrs 9 mosAs a UX Manager, I managed a team of UX designers, overseeing the design process from concept to implementation. I worked closely with product managers and developers to ensure that user needs were met.

Sr. UX Designer

CoverMyMedsOct 2019 - Feb 2020 • 5 mosAs a Senior UX Designer, I was responsible for designing user interfaces and improving user experience for our products. I conducted user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.

Sr. UX Designer

UX Sprint LabNov 2018 - Oct 2019 • 1 yrAs a Senior UX Designer, I designed user interfaces and experiences for various clients. I conducted user research, created wireframes and prototypes, and collaborated with developers to implement designs.

Principal UX Consultant

LasohContract EmployeeMar 2024 - Present • 8 mos

Education

DePaul University

Master's degree, Human Computer Interaction2012 - 2015

Franklin University

Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems, General2005 - 2010

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