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Annaliese Purrington

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I’m an entry-level UX/UI & visual designer based in Seattle, combining hands-on experience designing mobile app and responsive web experiences with a business-focused background in strategy.

About

I’m an entry-level UX/UI & visual designer based in Seattle, combining hands-on experience designing mobile app and responsive web experiences with a business-focused background in strategy. I enjoy turning research insights into clear, low-friction user flows, and I’m especially interested in making interfaces more accessible and easier to navigate through thoughtful hierarchy and design-system thinking.

In addition to UX work, I’ve built and maintained responsive Wix websites and contributed to brand and web redesign efforts through competitor research, usability testing, and iterative prototyping in Figma. With credentials in Google UX Design and Adobe graphic design, I bring a friendly, collaborative approach—listening closely to feedback, refining prototypes, and aligning the end experience with real business goals.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 4 roles

Lead UX / Brand Designer Intern · Dark DefensiveJul 2026 – Present · 5 mos

Defined core brand identity and visual guidelines to establish consistent design standards across team deliverables. Redesigned web pages to improve navigation, visual hierarchy, user engagement, and overall accessibility. Conducted market and competitor research and synthesized insights into research reports to guide strategy. Collaborated with cross-functional team members to execute updates and communicate brand standards; created accessible modern UI with low-friction interaction patterns and iterated Figma prototypes through usability testing and feedback.

Hostess · Outback Steakhouse (Olympia, WA)Sep 2025 – May 2026 · 9 mos

Managed high-volume guest flow by anticipating needs and minimizing wait times in a fast-paced environment. Resolved real-time customer pain points through clear communication and rapid problem-solving. Applied user-centered thinking to continuously improve the guest experience under pressure.

Hostess · Outback SteakhouseSep 2025 – May 2026 · 9 mos

Managed high-volume guest flow by anticipating needs and minimizing wait times in a fast-paced environment. Resolved real-time customer pain points through clear communication and rapid problem-solving. Applied user-centered thinking to improve the guest experience under pressure by continuously adapting service flow and communication.

Independent Web Designer & Author · Annaliesepbooks & Other personal projectsJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Education· 9

Bachelor of Science, Business Management · Western Governors University2020 – 2026
Google UX Design Certificate · Google2026
Adobe Graphic Designer Certificate: Design that Demands Attention · Adobe2026
Bachelor of Science, Business Management · Western Governors University2020 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 6

Google UX Design Certificate2026
Adobe Graphic Designer Certificate: Design that Demands Attention2026
Google UX Design Certificate2026
Adobe Graphic Designer Certificate: Design that Demands Attention2026

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