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I'm Jenna Himel, a product designer with decades of experience in fine art, which informs my human-centered approach and visual storytelling. I excel at collaborating across teams, disciplines, and industries, bringing genuine creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and fast learning to every project. I lead UX research, wireframing, and end-to-end product design from concept through developer handoff. My experience spans healthcare, home services, and consumer brands, where I simplify complex workflows and craft engaging experiences that align with brand identity and business goals.…I'm Jenna Himel, a product designer with decades of experience in fine art, which informs my human-centered approach and visual storytelling. I excel at collaborating across teams, disciplines, and industries, bringing genuine creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and fast learning to every project. I lead UX research, wireframing, and end-to-end product design from concept through developer handoff. My experience spans healthcare, home services, and consumer brands, where I simplify complex workflows and craft engaging experiences that align with brand identity and business goals.

Jenna Himel

Product Designer, UI Designer, UX Designer, +2

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I'm Jenna Himel, a product designer with decades of experience in fine art, which informs my human-centered approach and visual storytelling. I excel at collaborating across teams, disciplines, and industries, bringing genuine creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and fast learning to every project. I lead UX research, wireframing, and end-to-end product design from concept through developer handoff. My experience spans healthcare, home services, and consumer brands, where I simplify complex workflows and craft engaging experiences that align with brand identity and business goals.…I'm Jenna Himel, a product designer with decades of experience in fine art, which informs my human-centered approach and visual storytelling. I excel at collaborating across teams, disciplines, and industries, bringing genuine creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and fast learning to every project. I lead UX research, wireframing, and end-to-end product design from concept through developer handoff. My experience spans healthcare, home services, and consumer brands, where I simplify complex workflows and craft engaging experiences that align with brand identity and business goals.

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I’m Jenna Himel, a product designer with decades of experience in fine art, which informs my human-centered approach and visual storytelling. I excel at collaborating across teams, disciplines, and industries, bringing genuine creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and fast learning to every project.

I lead UX research, wireframing, and end-to-end product design from concept through developer handoff. My experience spans healthcare, home services, and consumer brands, where I simplify complex workflows and craft engaging experiences that align with brand identity and business goals.

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Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance

February 1, 2025 - Present

Led UX research, wireframing, and full product lifecycle design from concept through developer handoff across multiple client engagements. Designed experiences for medical insurance mobile applications, focusing on simplifying complex workflows for users with low technical proficiency. Delivered branding, web design, and digital assets for businesses across industries including home services and an Arizona-based artist marketplace and scholarship fund. Independently managed client relationships, project scope, decision-making, and delivery timelines across concurrent engagements.

UI/UX Designer at WC Bradley / Dansons

August 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Pioneered the UI/UX redesign of the Pit Boss app to create a more engaging experience, increasing user engagement and satisfaction by 20% and reducing customer support contact by over 10% for over 500,000 users. Addressed major UX issues and aligned the UI with Pit Boss’s identity, values, and goals. Collaborated with developers, product, and marketing teams using Agile methodologies, integrating user feedback and building features to reduce friction. Conducted research for actionable design strategy, including three mobile products and features to support growth.

Industrial Designer at Dansons

January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022

3D modeler/designer for grill appliances & accessories, creating visual assets for Pit Boss and Louisiana Grills brands; design lead for point-of-purchase (POP) experiences. Led the design of a Walmart-exclusive line of 15+ grilling accessories and tools, ensuring cohesive brand presence and market differentiation. Translated 50+ concepts into actionable, user-friendly designs with playful branding and display features. Contributed 20+ logos, graphics, and illustrations across retail spaces and digital platforms. Spearheaded a CAD library of 200+ accessories and appliances, reducing repetitive workload by over 80%. Conducted end-to-end market research, ideation, blueprinting, sketching, and digital rendering, contributing to a 10% increase in client contracts.