Hi, I’m Kelly Johnson. I’m a Senior Creative and UX Designer with 20+ years of leading brand, digital, and product experiences for B2B and B2C clients. I thrive at connecting design, content, and strategy to drive measurable business growth. I transform messy workflows into scalable creative systems and leverage AI tools to speed execution without sacrificing craft. I’m comfortable in the trenches designing or steering multidisciplinary teams toward a shared vision.…

Kelly Johnson

Hi, I’m Kelly Johnson. I’m a Senior Creative and UX Designer with 20+ years of leading brand, digital, and product experiences for B2B and B2C clients. I thrive at connecting design, content, and strategy to drive measurable business growth. I transform messy workflows into scalable creative systems and leverage AI tools to speed execution without sacrificing craft. I’m comfortable in the trenches designing or steering multidisciplinary teams toward a shared vision.…

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Hi, I’m Kelly Johnson. I’m a Senior Creative and UX Designer with 20+ years of leading brand, digital, and product experiences for B2B and B2C clients. I thrive at connecting design, content, and strategy to drive measurable business growth.

I transform messy workflows into scalable creative systems and leverage AI tools to speed execution without sacrificing craft. I’m comfortable in the trenches designing or steering multidisciplinary teams toward a shared vision.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior UX / Creative / Digital Design at Thumbslinger
July 1, 2024 - Present
Direct creative and UX strategy for clients, improving digital engagement and brand consistency by 30%. Lead responsive web and video storytelling initiatives that expand audience reach and reinforce brand identity. Integrate AI-driven design tools to accelerate production while maintaining creative quality.
Senior UX / Creative / Digital Designer at Thumbslinger
July 1, 2024 - Present
Direct creative and UX strategy for clients, improving digital engagement and brand consistency by 30%+. Lead responsive web and video storytelling initiatives that expand audience reach and reinforce brand identity. Integrate AI-driven design tools to accelerate production while maintaining quality.
Senior Designer (Contract) at CirrusLED
June 30, 2024 - October 20, 2025
Reimagined 22 Facebook ad campaigns, increasing in-bound inquiries by 37% in under three months. Redesigned 10 internal marketing reports to improve readability by 20%. Collaborated with leadership to establish a scalable creative framework for future ad content.
Creative Manager / Senior Digital Designer at Decor Steals
November 30, 2023 - October 20, 2025
Directed creative overhaul of web banners and landing pages, doubling click-through rate and boosting conversions by 25%. Streamlined image and video workflows, cutting load times by 30% and improving site performance by 25%. Led Shopify e-commerce redesign, launching high-performing landing pages that increased engagement and sales metrics.
Creative Manager / Senior Digital Designer at Decor Steals
December 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
Directed creative overhaul of web banners and landing pages, doubling click-through performance and boosting conversions by 25%. Streamlined image and video optimization workflows, cutting load times by 30% and improving site performance by 25%. Led Shopify e-commerce redesign launching eight high-performing landing pages increasing engagement and sales.
Senior Designer / UX at Vant4ge
May 31, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Directed production of 24+ hours of training video content, improving user retention and brand coherence. Designed dynamic brand identity and website for Banyan Labs, driving a 30% increase in user interaction. Conceived and executed Instagram ad campaigns for Persevere, increasing engagement by 35%.
Senior Designer / UX at Vant4ge
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Directed production of 24+ hours of training video content, improving user retention and brand cohesion. Designed dynamic brand identity and website for Banyan Labs, driving a 30% increase in user interaction. Conceived and executed Instagram ad campaigns for Persevere, increasing engagement by 35%.
Video Producer (Contract) at Cisco
February 28, 2021 - October 20, 2025
Produced 10+ animated and live-action training videos for internal distribution via Webex, increasing engagement by 30%. Coordinated with global communications teams to align creative output with corporate messaging standards.
Video Producer (Contract) at Cisco
September 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
Produced 10+ animated and live-action training videos for internal distribution via Webex, increasing engagement by 30%. Coordinated with global communications teams to align creative output with corporate messaging standards.
Senior UX / Digital Designer at Jaguar Land Rover
May 31, 2019 - October 20, 2025
Developed 90+ user journey storyboards adopted by global UX teams, reducing development cycles by 40%. Produced 14 pitch videos that secured funding and stakeholder buy-in for incubator programs. Launched the first User Research Facility website, raising brand visibility by 58% and centralizing knowledge sharing. Spearheaded FM Radio product launch to open-source community, generating a 40% surge in engagement.
Web Operations Specialist at SHARP Microelectronics
November 30, 2013 - October 20, 2025
Increased global website traffic by 30% through SEO optimization and improved site performance. Designed internal communications hub enhancing collaboration across departments by 40%. Streamlined CRM workflows to improve account management and customer response times.
Senior UX / Digital Designer at Jaguar Land Rover
November 1, 2013 - May 1, 2019
Developed 90+ user journey storyboard assets adopted by global UX teams, reducing development cycles by 40%. Produced 14 pitch videos securing funding and stakeholder buy-in. Launched the first Use Research Facility website, raising brand visibility by 58% and centralizing knowledge sharing. Spearheaded FM Radio product launch to the open-source community, generating a 40% surge in engagement.
Web Operations Specialist at SHARP Microelectronics
October 1, 2012 - November 1, 2013
Increased global website traffic by 30% through SEO optimization and improved site performance. Designed internal communications hub that enhanced collaboration across departments by 40%. Streamlined CRM workflows to improve account management and customer response times.
Senior Creative Specialist at Charles Schwab
August 31, 2012 - October 20, 2025
Developed front-end UI for Facebook’s internal 401k platform, improving user satisfaction by 35%. Earned two Awards of Excellence for outstanding creative and UX contributions. Designed micro-sites and digital assets supporting customer education and engagement.
Senior Creative Specialist at Charles Schwab
March 1, 2010 - August 1, 2012
Developed front-end UI for Facebook’s internal 401k platform, improving user satisfaction by 35%. Earned two Awards of Excellence for outstanding creative and UX contributions. Designed micro-sites and digital assets supporting customer education and engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design at Oklahoma State University
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Oklahoma State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design at Oklahoma State University
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design at Oklahoma State University
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design at Oklahoma State University
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025

Qualifications

WCAG & ADA Accessibility Compliance Training
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Financial Services, Education, Manufacturing

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Experience Level