Sean Unera

Sean Unera

Award-Winning Product Designer at H&R Block

4 yrs experience · New York, NY · <10 hrs/week

About

With a strong foundation in UX design from General Assembly, I have honed my skills as a Product Designer at H&R Block. Since 2022, I have contributed to various projects, including enhancing the Cryptocurrency Investments experience and leading design efforts for the Spruce Mobile Banking App, which won the AIGA KC Design Award. My work focuses on eliminating workflow friction and improving user experiences across multiple platforms, such as BlockWorks Online and DIY. I have played a pivotal role in developing the Spruce Design System and ADA Accessibility documentation. Additionally, I have provided UX audits and design services for small businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic, showcasing my commitment to impactful design solutions.

Skills

Design SystemsFigmaPresentation DesignProcess ImprovementProcess OptimizationProduct DesignProduct ManagementProduct StrategyUI/UX DesignUXUX StrategyUsability TestingUser FlowsUser-Centered DesignWireframing

Experience

  • Product Designer - Global Consumer Tax - Retail Systems/Internal tools · H&R Block06-01-2023

    Eliminating workflow friction for tax professionals across four core enterprise platforms: BlockWorks Online, WorkCenter, Appointment Manager, and Tax Pro Manager.

  • Product Designer - Financial Services - Spruce Mobile Banking App · H&R Block11-01-2022

    AIGA KC Design Award - A18 Winner - Web & App - Spruce Money. Lead designer for Money Movement and Savings experiences within Spruce Mobile Banking App. Created user flows, wireframes, and MVP designs for ACH Out and Savings Interest experiences. Key contributor to Spruce Design System and ADA Accessibility documentation.

  • UX Product Designer - Global Consumer Tax - DIY · H&R Block02-01-2022 – 11-01-2022

    End-to-end enhancements for the Cryptocurrency Investments experience in the DIY consumer tax prep product. Updated user flows and UI for Document Upload, ID Capture & Verification, and MicroApp integration across Consumer DIY Tax Prep experiences. Redesigned TaxPrep App navigation with updates to current design system and experience patterns.

  • UX Designer - Enterprise Capabilities · H&R Block01-01-2022 – 07-01-2022

    Collaborating with Front End Developers and Designers in expanding the Block Design System and identifying various blockers within the design systems early stages. Key documentation contributor for Block Design System 1.2. End-to-end design for Client Identity and Access Management (CIAM) in MyBlock application, including: Client identity proofing, Onboarding & Account Creation, Account Management, and Error Handling.

  • Product Designer · seanunera.com02-01-2020

    UX audits, website and menu design for struggling small businesses during Covid-19 pandemic.

Education

  • General AssemblyCertificate of Completion, UX Design
  • Lehigh Carbon Community CollegeMass Communication/Media Studies

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