James Weaver

About

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.

Experience

• Principal UX Advisor (Fractional Consultant) · Stealth Startup in Columbus, Ohio03-01-2024

  As 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 · CoverMyMeds10-01-2022 – 06-01-2024

  As 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 · CoverMyMeds02-01-2020 – 10-01-2022

  As 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 · CoverMyMeds10-01-2019 – 02-01-2020

  As 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 Lab11-01-2018 – 10-01-2019

  As 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 · Lasoh03-01-2024

Education

• DePaul UniversityMaster's degree, Human Computer Interaction
• Franklin UniversityBachelor's degree, Management Information Systems, General

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