ANDREW BARKER
Welcome to my professional portfolio, where creativity and functionality converge to create captivating user experiences. With a specialization in UX Design, I have honed my skills to transform intricate ideas into intuitive digital solutions that engage and captivate audiences.
Through meticulous research, user-centered design principles, and a dash of innovation, I craft seamless interfaces that breathe life into pixels and leave a lasting impact on users.
In my arsenal of skills, I wield industry-leading design tools with finesse. From Adobe Creative Suite to Sketch and Figma, I leverage these powerful tools to bring my ideas to life, crafting wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that seamlessly bridge the gap between imagination and reality.
But it’s not just about creating visually stunning designs; it’s about achieving results. I am passionate about data-driven decision making, utilizing A/B testing, user feedback, and analytics to optimize and iterate on my designs. Through continuous refinement, I strive to ensure that every project I undertake achieves its business objectives and provides an exceptional user experience.
I invite you to explore my portfolio, where each project tells a unique story of collaboration, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Together, let’s transform ideas into digital masterpieces that leave a lasting impression on users and elevate brands to new heights.
If you are interested in my skillsets please do not hesitate to reach out!
ANDREW BARKER
Welcome to my professional portfolio, where creativity and functionality converge to create captivating user experiences. With a specialization in UX Design, I have honed my skills to transform intricate ideas into intuitive digital solutions that engage and captivate audiences.
Through meticulous research, user-centered design principles, and a dash of innovation, I craft seamless interfaces that breathe life into pixels and leave a lasting impact on users.
In my arsenal of skills, I wield industry-leading design tools with finesse. From Adobe Creative Suite to Sketch and Figma, I leverage these powerful tools to bring my ideas to life, crafting wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that seamlessly bridge the gap between imagination and reality.
But it’s not just about creating visually stunning designs; it’s about achieving results. I am passionate about data-driven decision making, utilizing A/B testing, user feedback, and analytics to optimize and iterate on my designs. Through continuous refinement, I strive to ensure that every project I undertake achieves its business objectives and provides an exceptional user experience.
I invite you to explore my portfolio, where each project tells a unique story of collaboration, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Together, let’s transform ideas into digital masterpieces that leave a lasting impression on users and elevate brands to new heights.
If you are interested in my skillsets please do not hesitate to reach out!
Portfolio.
Recent Projects
Experience
2022
December
Head of UX Design
Pastime Productions | Raging Bull Games • Freelance/Volunteer
Head of UX/UI Design Team with a proven track record of leading successful design initiatives and managing talented teams. Adept at overseeing recruitment processes, creating compelling wireframes, mockups, and prototypes, conducting user testing, and implementing design systems. Strong collaboration skills enable seamless coordination with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences while adhering to development constraints.
- Oversee and ensure effective recruitment and acquisition of top-tier talent.
- Develop wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for captivating in-game interfaces using industry-leading software, including Adobe XD, Figma, and Illustrator.
- Conduct comprehensive user testing to guarantee user-friendly designs that surpass industry standards.
- Establish and implement a robust Design System, fostering cohesion across all conceptual designs allowing overall accelerated development of in-game systems.
- Collaborate closely with the Game Development team to align designs with technical capabilities and project timelines.
2022
December
UX Designer | Wordpress Developer
Golden Services Group, Inc. • Contract
- Development and maintenance of WordPress websites, ensuring high-quality and responsive design.
- Conduct user research and testing to inform website design decisions and ensure user-friendly interfaces.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop website features and functionality, resulting in improved user engagement and conversion rates.
- Manage and maintain content on multiple websites, ensuring timely and accurate updates and changes.
- Optimize websites for speed and performance, resulting in improved search engine rankings and user experience.
2022
January
Founder
Hawk Eye Design & Droneography
Founded Hawk Eye Design & Droneography in April of 2022 in order to provide Digital Media services including Aerial Photography & Videography, UX/UI Design, and WordPress Development services.
Aerial Photography Services Provided
- Fly and Operate Drones such as the DJI Maverick Air 2S in safe and effective manners as stipulated within the FAA Part 107 Guidelines.
- Coordinate with and receive approval from the FAA for UAS flights within FAA restricted airspace.
- Edit and retouch photos and videos as requested by the client utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite.
- Provide clients flight paths and routes that will be followed as well as a timeline of events for effective cost pricing and ensuring all wants and needs are met by the client.
Web Development | UX/UI Services Provided
- Provide Web Development design services by utilizing CMS platforms such as WordPress to provide clients with high-quality websites.
- Offer worry-free hosting services to clients so that they never need to worry about their site or the management of their website.
- Provide SEO services to existing websites to help clients reach their marketing goals.
2017
October
Director of Marketing & Digital Media
Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Results-oriented Director of Marketing & Digital Media with a strong focus on enhancing user experience and optimizing user interface. Demonstrated expertise in strategic marketing, brand development, and digital media management. Skilled in driving revenue growth and customer engagement through innovative UX/UI strategies. A collaborative leader with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
- Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies, emphasizing user experience and user interface optimization.
- Conduct thorough market research and user analysis to identify customer needs and preferences, ensuring effective user-centric design decisions.
- Collaborate with executives to align marketing objectives with business goals and drive brand consistency across physical and digital platforms.
- Monitor digital analytics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure campaign effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Designer and maintainer of the firm’s website via WordPress. Site Design included an improved user interface with emphasis on SEO best practices resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement and a 10% boost in conversion rates.
Certifications
Google UX Design Certificate
FAA Part 107 – Unmanned Aircraft Systems Drone Operator License
Experience
December, 2022
Head of UX Design
Pastime Productions | Raging Bull Games • Freelance/Volunteer
December 2022
UX Designer | WordPress Designer
Golden Services Group, Inc. • Contract
- Development and maintenance of WordPress websites, ensuring high-quality and responsive design.
- Conduct user research and testing to inform website design decisions and ensure user-friendly interfaces.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop website features and functionality, resulting in improved user engagement and conversion rates.
- Manage and maintain content on multiple websites, ensuring timely and accurate updates and changes.
- Optimize websites for speed and performance, resulting in improved search engine rankings and user experience.
January, 2022
Founder
Hawk Eye Design & Droneography
Founded Hawk Eye Design & Droneography in April of 2022 in order to provide Digital Media services including Aerial Photography & Videography, UX/UI Design, and WordPress Development services.
Aerial Photography Services Provided
- Fly and Operate Drones such as the DJI Maverick Air 2S in safe and effective manners as stipulated within the FAA Part 107 Guidelines.
- Coordinate with and receive approval from the FAA for UAS flights within FAA restricted airspace.
- Edit and retouch photos and videos as requested by the client utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite.
- Provide clients flight paths and routes that will be followed as well as a timeline of events for effective cost pricing and ensuring all wants and needs are met by the client.
Web Development | UX/UI Services Provided
- Provide Web Development design services by utilizing CMS platforms such as WordPress to provide clients with high-quality websites.
- Offer worry-free hosting services to clients so that they never need to worry about their site or the management of their website.
- Provide SEO services to existing websites to help clients reach their marketing goals.
October, 2017
Director of Marketing
& Digital Media
Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Results-oriented Director of Marketing & Digital Media with a strong focus on enhancing user experience and optimizing user interface. Demonstrated expertise in strategic marketing, brand development, and digital media management. Skilled in driving revenue growth and customer engagement through innovative UX/UI strategies. A collaborative leader with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
- Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies, emphasizing user experience and user interface optimization.
- Conduct thorough market research and user analysis to identify customer needs and preferences, ensuring effective user-centric design decisions.
- Collaborate with executives to align marketing objectives with business goals and drive brand consistency across physical and digital platforms.
- Monitor digital analytics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure campaign effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Designer and maintainer of the firm’s website via WordPress. Site Design included an improved user interface with emphasis on SEO best practices resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement and a 10% boost in conversion rates.
Education
2024
December
Masters of Computer Science,
Software Development
Maryville University, St. Louis MO
2022
December
Bachelors of Fine Arts,
Digital Media
Maryville University, St. Louis MO
2017
May
Associates of Computer Science,
Web Design & Multimedia
St. Charles Community College, St. Charles MO
Honors
&
Rewards
Rewards
Summa Cum Laude
Maryville University – 2022
Education
December, 2022
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Digital Media
Maryville University, St. Louis MO
May, 2017
Associates of Computer Science, Web Design & Multimedia
St. Charles Community College, St. Charles MO
Certifications
Google UX Design Certificate
FAA Part 107 – Unmanned Aircraft Systems Drone Operator License
Honors & Awards
Summa Cum Laude – Maryville University
Contact.
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