Zak Richards

UI/UX designer with proven organizational, creative production and product ideation skills. I begin every job by looking at the big picture - and I deliver. It’s my job, as a Senior Designer, to ask the kind of questions that enable me to create excellent work. Whether it’s desktop, mobile, or offline, I deliver innovative conceptual solutions that meet company, client and user needs by taking a creative and strategic approach.

I believe one’s best work evolves with an open exchange of Information, ideas and thoughts when product managers, designers and developers collaborate. I’ve been fortunate to have worked closely with some of the best strategists, developers, CEOs, PMs and UX designers in the industry. This experience has given me a deeper understanding of the communication process on and off-line.

Key capabilities:

• Expert-level proficiency in PhotoShop, Illustrator, Sketch, and Invision

•  Expert at translating wireframes in to visual design concepts

• Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking and effectively managing time and resources

• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and careful attention to detail

• Ability to grasp multiple product requirements and business objectives

• Ability to work independently, as well as in cross-functional groups

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Critical thinking, creative thinking, convergent thinking with ability to navigate ambiguity

Specialties: web, mobile, print, branding, conceptualizing, strategic planning, wireframing, testing, marketing, general problem solving, data analysis, human centered design, design systems and principles, basic HTML and CSS.