👋 Eric Guess

Spearheaded the end-to-end development and scaling of a foundational design system from inception (0→1), establishing core design libraries, comprehensive documentation, and front-end code for new enterprise platforms, enhancing consistency and efficiency.

Directed comprehensive UX efforts, from concept to implementation, to craft intuitive workflows and scalable UI components, significantly improving user experience across multiple products.

Ensured product inclusivity by conducting thorough accessibility audits and meticulously aligning Figma and Storybook components with WCAG guidelines, achieving compliance standards.

Fostered a culture of seamless cross-functional collaboration, streamlining communication and workflows between design, engineering, and product teams, resulting in faster delivery cycles and improved project outcomes.

Orchestrated and executed usability testing sessions with prototypes, leveraging user feedback to validate design decisions and drive iterative improvements, enhancing product usability.

Pioneered the development of a mobile-first, responsive design system, encompassing code, design assets, and comprehensive documentation, enabling consistent user experiences and accelerating team-wide development.

Enhanced the enterprise user experience for critical facility management solutions, optimizing interfaces for monitoring, insights, and analytics, leading to improved operational efficiency.

Formulated and executed a unified product experience strategy, successfully integrating multiple acquired tools into a cohesive SaaS platform, enhancing overall product consistency and user adoption.

Optimized medical imaging workflows for physicians and technicians through data-driven design, significantly reducing processing time and improving diagnostic efficiency.

Championed the initiation of a collaborative design system, accelerating design iteration cycles and ensuring UI consistency across the entire product suite, enhancing design velocity and brand cohesion.

Enhanced cross-functional communication, fostering seamless collaboration and ensuring design scalability in alignment with company growth objectives.

Successfully unified over 40 disparate websites for a global organization by implementing user-centered design principles and a cohesive global Information Architecture, significantly improving brand consistency and user navigation.

Developed and delivered a responsive pattern library and robust UI designs, ensuring consistent branding and enhanced usability across diverse platforms and devices.

Designed and developed a responsive internal web application for the NC Department of Transportation, enhancing operational efficiency and user accessibility.

Directed comprehensive user research, visual design, and front-end development initiatives, ensuring solutions were meticulously aligned with user needs and strategic organizational objectives.

Redesigned Red Hat's Customer Portal navigation, resulting in improved content discoverability and reduced user friction, enhancing overall user satisfaction.

Optimized key product pages through strategic UX enhancements, contributing to a measurable increase in product downloads and user engagement.

Managed and executed global usability testing, leveraging insights to drive data-informed improvements across the user experience.

Directed the end-to-end design and front-end implementation of the NCSU School of Design's official website, enhancing its digital presence and user engagement.

Successfully designed and launched the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for Stealz, a cross-platform (iOS/Android) loyalty application, demonstrating strong product development and market readiness.

Designed and coded engaging web experiences specifically tailored to support artists and fans on the ReverbNation platform, enhancing user interaction and community engagement.

Successfully delivered numerous responsive websites and dynamic interactive front-end components for a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries, ensuring high-quality digital solutions.