Hi, I'm Lee O'Connor, a creative UX and product designer with a passion for blending innovative web design and user-centric product solutions. I have extensive experience working on contract and freelance projects, collaborating with teams to create impactful digital experiences that solve real-world design challenges. Before transitioning into product design, I spent over a decade as a commercial and editorial photographer, working with renowned clients and leading creative teams. I love combining my background in photography and design to deliver compelling visuals and user experiences.

Lee O’Connor

Hi, I'm Lee O'Connor, a creative UX and product designer with a passion for blending innovative web design and user-centric product solutions. I have extensive experience working on contract and freelance projects, collaborating with teams to create impactful digital experiences that solve real-world design challenges. Before transitioning into product design, I spent over a decade as a commercial and editorial photographer, working with renowned clients and leading creative teams. I love combining my background in photography and design to deliver compelling visuals and user experiences.

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Hi, I’m Lee O’Connor, a creative UX and product designer with a passion for blending innovative web design and user-centric product solutions. I have extensive experience working on contract and freelance projects, collaborating with teams to create impactful digital experiences that solve real-world design challenges.

Before transitioning into product design, I spent over a decade as a commercial and editorial photographer, working with renowned clients and leading creative teams. I love combining my background in photography and design to deliver compelling visuals and user experiences.

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Work Experience

Commercial/Editorial Photographer at Lee O’Connor Photography
December 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Provided client-facing services including creating and delivering finalized branding imagery for over 20 clients such as Estée Lauder, Target, Rebecca Minkoff, Kate Spade, and CBS. Led a 6-person photo team at Todd Oldham Studio and produced visual assets for KMM product packaging across Target, Walmart, and wholesale distribution. Managed all aspects of photo shoots including budgeting, casting, and creative direction. Produced, directed, and photographed campaigns and a fashion documentary for notable brands.
Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Contract Designer at THIA AI Platform where I designed and updated the company website, created marketing materials, technical diagrams, and dynamic slideshow presentations. Served as Freelance Production Designer at Unlabeled supporting non-profit NLEN with color layouts, reusable components, AI-generated wireframes, and cross-functional collaboration. Led design team for DunkZone's e-commerce product flow and worked on design systems and research for Dunk4Dreams non-profit. Completed an internship at Superunknown Studios which involved AI research, design strategies, and generative AI workflows collaborating with Netflix. Founded AlopeciaHub, a social/resource app for people with alopecia.

Education

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Qualifications

Udemy Digital Marketing Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Skillcrush UX Design + Frontend Development Certificates
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods
    Food Photography

    I have done numerous food photography projects, for local NYC restaurants and online online blogs.