UI/UX designer

Jamie Alden

Designer and problem-solver with over a decade of experience crafting scalable, human-centered solutions for websites and web-based products.

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Defining the problem and user discovery

Architecting scalable design systems

Building & testing interactive prototypes

Designing & iterating bespoke concepts

Design system /
Modular site framework

LanguageLine

In 2023, LanguageLine LLC, a leading provider of interpretation and translation services, set out to refresh their brand with a modern, cohesive look. With a creative team spanning four states and three countries, they needed a unified design system to streamline collaboration, ensure brand consistency, and accelerate the rebranding process across diverse teams.
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LanguageLine Design System
Designs from the homepage and surgeon bio page of the Optum Plastic Surgery site.

Optum Plastic Surgery

Wireframes • UI Design  • Design System
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SiTime

User Discovery • Art Direction • Wireframes •UI Design
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Desktop and mobile version of the Life. As Told by Youth homepage

Life. As Told By Youth.

Art Direction • UI Design • Wireframes • Accessibility
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end-to-end product design

Codon Learning Student App

Only 40% of students who enroll in post-secondary STEM programs graduate in the field—a challenge that disproportionately affects first-generation college students and underrepresented groups. Codon Learning set out to change this by leveraging a mix of technology and pedagogy. I worked on the product team to develop their MVP and one ot its core features: the Study Path.
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Day screen of the Codon Learning app
Sample screens from the SKYDEX website as seen on tablets

SKYDEX

User Discovery • Art Direction • Wireframes • Content Strategy • UI Design
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Homepage of Upwing Energy site

Upwing Energy

User Discovery • Art Direction • Wireframes • UI Design  
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Codon Course Builder

User Research & Testing • Prototypes • UI/UX Design
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User discovery

Avery Brewing Co.

Avery’s marketing team sought to connect with casual beer drinkers while maintaining loyalty from their craft fan base. I led the user discovery process, uncovering key insights into both audiences and defining the design problem: how to refresh their website to bridge these distinct customer groups without compromising brand identity.
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Man looking at the Avery website on a laptop and mobile phone
My background
As a UI/UX designer, my job is about more than just making things look pretty. It's also about solving problems and meeting business goals.

I began my career in marketing and branding but I've spent the last decade working on cross-functional teams to design websites and software applications. I’ve learned that great designs can’t be created in silos, so I partner with stakeholders and engineers to create optimized solutions that meet business goals, address user needs, and stay within technological scope. With every project my goal is always the same—to create elegant, human-centered designs that are maintainable and scalable.

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Work experience
Senior UI/UX Designer
Chronos Interactive
2013 - Present
Senior Designer
Sandia Marketing & Advertising
2012-2013
Art Director
ME&V Advertising
2011-2012
Art Director
Mudd Advertising
2010-2011
Art Director
EdgeCore
2006-2010
Graphic Designer
Cedar Rapids Gazette
2004-2006
skills
  • Simplifying complex problems into human-centered interfaces
  • Knowledge of CSS/HTML and how it relates to UI design
  • Knowledge of  WCAG accessibility compliance in design
  • Construction of information architecture via wireframes and user flows
  • Leveraging user discovery and qualitative user experience research
  • Creation of lo- and hi-fidelity interactive prototypes for user testing and analysis
  • Design of bespoke user interfaces in Figma, Sketch, and the Adobe Creative Suite
  • Creation and maintenance of design systems and component libraries to promote visual consistency and reduce tech debt
  • Collaboration with engineering teams to ideate and optimize solutions
  • Pitching and communicating work to stakeholders
  • Experience with Drupal, Strapi, Squarespace and Webflow CMS platforms
Education
BA in Graphic Communications
University of Northern Iowa
Graduated 2004, Magna Cum Laude
Minors
Art
Marketing