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Kelly Johnson

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Available to hire

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior UX / Creative / Digital Designer at Thumbslinger
July 1, 2024 - Present
Direct creative and UX/UI strategy for 10+ clients, improving brand consistency and digital engagement by 30%+. Led responsive web design, brand refreshes, and original video storytelling to move projects forward.
Senior Designer (Contract) at CirrusLED
June 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Reimagined 22 Facebook ad campaigns, boosting service inquiries by 30% in under three months.
Creative Manager / Senior Digital Designer at Decor Steals
November 1, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Streamlined image and video optimization processes, cutting load times by 30% and boosting site performance by 25%. Revamped email and web assets to improve click-through and conversions.
Senior Designer / UX at Vantage
May 1, 2022 - September 10, 2025
Produced 24+ hours of training video content, improving user engagement and retention metrics. Developed dynamic brand identity and a new website for Banyan Labs, driving engagement.
Web Operations Specialist at Sharp Microelectronics
November 1, 2013 - September 10, 2025
Increased global website traffic by 30% through SEO enhancements and site speed optimization. Improved CRM account management and internal workflows; launched an internal communications hub to boost cross-department collaboration by 30%.
Senior UX / Digital Designer at Jaguar Land Rover
May 1, 2019 - September 10, 2025
Optimized UX strategies through A/B testing, lifting user engagement by 20% for IVI product releases. Created 90+ user journey storyboard assets to streamline development; produced 14 pitch videos to secure funding and stakeholder buy-in; developed front-end UI components for open-source apps.
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%+. Reimagined 22 Facebook ad campaigns, increasing inbound inquiries by 37% in under three months (CirrusLED). Integrated AI-driven design tools to accelerate production and maintain creative quality.
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 that increased engagement and sales metrics. UX and UI engagement for improving websites; Adobe XD and Figma used for new screens.
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. Concepted and executed Instagram ad campaigns for Persevere, increasing engagement by 35%. Redesigned Banyan Labs logo and website, helping UX team revise UI mobile app.
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. Created new user flows using Figma for User Experience.
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 that secured funding and stakeholder buy-in with incubator programs. Launched the first User 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. Used Figma as a test for UI for the radio.
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
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 - September 10, 2025
Associate Degree, Arts Focus at Midland College
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design at Oklahoma State University
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Associate Degree, General Studies at Midland College
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Creative Suite Expert
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Other