I'm Stephanie Minnich, a product, program, and UX design leader focused on human-centered, AI-enhanced digital experiences. I guide cross-functional teams across design, product, and engineering to balance business goals with real user needs, delivering scalable solutions that drive measurable improvements. I thrive on mentoring teams, building design systems, and establishing governance that accelerates delivery while maintaining clarity and quality. I’ve consistently achieved double-digit gains in usability and adoption by combining creative design thinking with disciplined execution.

Stephanie Minnich

I'm Stephanie Minnich, a product, program, and UX design leader focused on human-centered, AI-enhanced digital experiences. I guide cross-functional teams across design, product, and engineering to balance business goals with real user needs, delivering scalable solutions that drive measurable improvements. I thrive on mentoring teams, building design systems, and establishing governance that accelerates delivery while maintaining clarity and quality. I’ve consistently achieved double-digit gains in usability and adoption by combining creative design thinking with disciplined execution.

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I’m Stephanie Minnich, a product, program, and UX design leader focused on human-centered, AI-enhanced digital experiences. I guide cross-functional teams across design, product, and engineering to balance business goals with real user needs, delivering scalable solutions that drive measurable improvements.

I thrive on mentoring teams, building design systems, and establishing governance that accelerates delivery while maintaining clarity and quality. I’ve consistently achieved double-digit gains in usability and adoption by combining creative design thinking with disciplined execution.

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Work Experience

Principal UX Designer (Consultant) at Wells Fargo (Experis)
March 1, 2024 - Present
Lead UX and product design strategy for financial and AI-driven enterprise platforms (MOSART, FDLZ). Collaborated with analysts, developers, and compliance to modernize workflows, improve accessibility, and align design with business strategy. Created Figma-based design systems and facilitated cross-functional workshops. Achieved measurable UX improvements, including a 35% rise in satisfaction across financial platforms.
Principal UX Designer (Freelance) at TerrAscend
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Created responsive redesigns for retail and financial digital experiences, developed design systems and prototypes that improved conversion and engagement. Defined KPIs and accessibility standards while aligning brand, business, and UX goals.
Principal Design Program Manager / UX Designer at VistaPrint
February 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Led design operations, planning, and portfolio management across distributed UX and product teams. Implemented scalable processes for documentation, prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration, increasing project velocity and stakeholder satisfaction. Improved delivery timelines by 30% through process optimization and stakeholder alignment.
Senior Product UX Manager / UX Designer at Novant Health
July 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Defined UX strategy and product roadmap for digital health systems. Delivered wireframes, prototypes, and user flows that optimized clinician experience and improved task success rates.
Senior Product Manager at Anthem, Inc.
October 1, 2017 - February 1, 2020
Owned member-facing product vision, roadmap, and KPIs for healthcare digital platforms. Led agile product teams, defined epics, user stories, acceptance criteria, and drove data-informed improvements in user satisfaction and retention. Boosted member engagement metrics by 25% through data-informed design and enhanced user flows.
UX Design Director / UX Designer at Primerica
May 1, 2016 - October 1, 2017
Directed UX/UI design for enterprise financial tools. Established a design system and accessibility standards, mentored designers, and aligned executive vision with UX best practices.
User Research Manager / UX Designer at Autotrader
May 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
Oversaw user research and usability testing, producing actionable insights that influenced product strategy and reduced iteration cycles. Led research initiatives, created test scripts and conducted qualitative and quantitative research.
Lead UX Manager, eCommerce / UX Designer at AT&T
November 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
Directed UX for eCommerce initiatives, enhancing purchase funnel performance and improving accessibility. Collaborated with content and engineering teams to deliver frictionless customer experiences.
Senior Product Manager / UX Designer at CNN
December 1, 2013 - November 1, 2014
Managed product roadmap for digital publishing tools, coordinating across editorial, UX, and engineering teams. Delivered innovative content experiences that improved engagement and scalability.
Product Operations Manager / UX Designer at WebMD
November 1, 2011 - December 1, 2013
Streamlined product operations for digital health products. Improved collaboration across product, UX, and development teams to enhance efficiency and quality.
UX/UI Manager / UX Designer at First Data
December 1, 2010 - December 1, 2011
Led UX/UI design and front-end teams, standardizing CMS templates and improving design consistency across financial tools.
UX/UI Manager / UX Designer & Communications Manager at The Coca-Cola Company
November 1, 1994 - December 1, 2010
Directed global digital communications and UX design for internal and external platforms, leading cross-functional teams in creating intuitive intranet systems, marketing microsites, and branded campaigns. Established early digital standards for usability and accessibility that enhanced engagement and brand cohesion across 200+ markets.

Education

B.S.Ed., Art Education at University of Georgia, Athens, GA
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Media & Entertainment