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I’m Andrew Stark, a UX Designer, Product Designer, and UI Engineer based in Austin, TX, with over 13 years of experience creating user-centered
digital experiences. I specialize in responsive design, intuitive interfaces, and scalable design systems that drive both user satisfaction and
measurable business impact.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked on everything from high-converting landing pages to complex, data-heavy SaaS platforms - collaborating with
global clients ranging from agile startups to enterprise-level organizations. I bring a full-spectrum approach to product design, blending
wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing with a solid understanding of front-end development. My experience working closely with web
developers has deepened my technical fluency and made me a more versatile, well-rounded designer. Whether I’m building solo or leading a team,
I focus on delivering thoughtful, goal-driven solutions that align with user needs and business strategy.
Outside of work, I’m a passionate drone pilot and traveler - always on the lookout for new perspectives and creative inspiration. Let’s connect and
explore how I can help bring your next project to life.
Skills
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
UX/UI Tech Lead at On
June 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025Led a distributed 7-person design and engineering team to deliver a complete e-commerce rebuild for On in just 3 months, aligning UX, UI, and code under one shared vision. Oversaw both design and engineering workstreams, setting priorities, reviewing code and designs, and keeping quality, speed, and consistency balanced under tight deadlines. Improved and extended the existing Figma design system with new patterns, tokens, and structure to boost design consistency and developer handoff speed. Defined architecture and engineering strategy using Next.js, TypeScript, Contentful, and Shopify to ensure top performance, scalability, and SEO cleanliness. Integrated AI tools like ChatGPT, Cursor, and Figma MCP into daily workflows - automating design-to-code generation, documentation, and component scaffolding, which accelerated delivery and reduced repetitive manual work. Collaborated closely with stakeholders across design, content, and marketing to align product drops, campaigns, and user j
Product / UX Designer at Nord Wolf Digital
December 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025Led the full UX and product design process at Nord Wolf Digital, from discovery and research to high-fidelity wireframes and design systems. Mapped user journeys, built wireframes and interactive prototypes, and conducted usability testing to ensure an intuitive and seamless user experience. Collaborated daily with marketers, content writers, and developers in an Agile environment to align user needs with business goals. Spearheaded a complete brand and website redesign, including new logo, typography, color palette, and full site structure. Built a responsive design system in Figma to ensure consistency and scalability across all pages and components. Conducted usability testing and gathered insights using tools like Hotjar, Miro, and Adobe Creative Suite to refine the user experience. Helped launch a modern, conversion-focused website that clearly communicated the brand story and improved user engagement across devices.
UX/UI Tech Lead at STEM Software
May 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Promoted to UX/UI Tech Lead to lead the design and development of a completely new, modern SaaS platform for the company. Managed and mentored cross-functional teams of designers and developers while contributing hands-on to both product design and front-end architecture. Oversaw the full lifecycle - from user research and concept design to high-fidelity prototypes, design systems, and production code. Defined the product vision through stakeholder interviews, personas, and journey mapping to align business goals with real user needs. Designed and implemented a scalable Figma design system and a modern component-based front-end structure built on Next.js and React. Conducted usability testing and design reviews to ensure clarity, accessibility, and consistency across the platform. This new platform replaced outdated internal systems with a clean, responsive, and data-driven experience - improving usability for technical users and setting a new standard for design and engineering collab
Senior UX/UI Engineer at STEM Software
June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022Worked as a Senior UI Engineer on an existing enterprise SaaS platform for oil & gas clients, focusing on improving usability, performance, and design consistency. Col laborated with UX designers and backend engineers to refine complex, data-heavy dashboards into cleaner, more intuitive interfaces. Implemented front-end improvements using React and Material UI, optimizing responsiveness and accessibility across devices. Enhanced existing UI components and introduced early design system standards to bring structure to ongoing development. Partnered with product owners to identify UX gaps and turn feedback into actionable interface updates. This role helped strengthen my technical foundation and understanding of large-scale product maintenance within Agile teams.
UX/UI Engineer at Cart Consultant
November 1, 2019 - May 31, 2021Performed dual roles as a UX Designer and UI Engineer for Shopify, BigCommerce, and headless e-commerce stores. Translated business requirements into wireframes, design systems, and interactive prototypes using Figma to align with client and user goals. Built reusable storefronts with React, Next.js, and headless CMS solutions for B2B and B2C clients, focusing on performance and scalability. Collaborated with developers and product managers to maintain UI consistency with Storybook and to optimize conversions through data-driven iteration. Delivered fast, responsive interfaces tailored to high-traffic environments and multi-store setups.
Head of Design at Albion Group
July 1, 2017 - November 30, 2019Promoted to Head of Design to lead the company’s overall digital direction and creative strategy. Managed and mentored a cross-functional team, defined workflows, and ensured high design standards across projects. Bridged business strategy, product design, and marketing to maintain a unified digital vision. Oversaw digital marketing strategy, PPC, SEO, and analytics tracking. Led the launch of multiple user-centered websites and campaigns that elevated brand identity and improved measurable results.
Product / UX Designer at Albion Group
January 1, 2014 - July 31, 2017Led multiple website redesigns across the company's brands during the early digital transformation. Directed the full UX design process—from research and stakeholder interviews to wireframes, prototyping, and high-fidelity mockups. Collaborated with marketing and content teams to translate business goals into clear, intuitive user experiences. Embedded usability testing at every stage to validate design choices and refine layouts based on feedback. Focused on cohesive, conversion-driven designs that balanced user needs with business objectives and helped establish scalable UX practices.
Web Designer at Firstline
March 1, 2012 - January 31, 2014Created high-converting websites and landing pages for a variety of clients. Delivered 50+ projects combining clean visuals with strategic structure. Built fast, responsive sites using no-code tools like Framer and Webflow, and developed design systems to maintain consistency across pages. Worked with marketing and content teams to align design with brand goals and user needs.
Education
Professional Certification at Google
January 1, 2025 - February 10, 2026Mechanical Engineering at Minsk State Polytechnic College
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Qualifications
Google UX Design Professional Certification
January 1, 2025 - February 10, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education
Skills
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