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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. 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.…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.

Annaliese Purrington

UX Designer, UI Designer, Product Designer, +2

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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. 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.…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.

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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. 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.

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Lead UX / Brand Designer Intern at Dark Defensive

July 1, 2026 - Present

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 at Outback Steakhouse (Olympia, WA)

September 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026

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 at Outback Steakhouse

September 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026

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 at Annaliesepbooks & Other personal projects

January 1, 2020 - Present

Designed and maintained custom responsive Wix sites focused on layout hierarchy, audience engagement, and consistent visual systems. Built, launched, and maintained responsive websites, improving navigation and content hierarchy based on audience needs, feedback, and emerging web design trends. Continued iterative updates to keep designs aligned with brand direction and usability goals.