Resume

Daniel Morgan
Product Designer | UX/UI Designer | Graphic Designer
(859) 948.8416 / mrdanielblack108@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE

Voda
Product Designer | Nov. 2024 - Present | Remote

●  Redesigned the B2C app homepage by integrating cards, carousels, and navigation bars to create a more intuitive and engaging user experience creating a modern and trustworthy design.

●  Ensured consistency with the design system while improving usability and visual hierarchy.

●  Standardized the app’s color palette by defining a structured rainbow scheme with reusable variables.

Introduced lighter shades to enhance contrast and accessibility, improving readability for all users.

●  Conducted heuristic evaluations using Nielsen’s Heuristics to identify friction points in the user journey. Prioritized issues based on severity and provided actionable recommendations to improve overall usability.

●  Created scalable Figma components including navigation bars, card carousels, buttons, and audio players.

•   Developed reusable elements to maintain design consistency and support rapid iteration.

●  Optimized and structured the design system for seamless collaboration between designers and developers.

●  Organized components in Figma with clear naming conventions, auto layout configurations, and responsive properties to maintain consistency across screens. Established structured spacing guidelines, grid systems, and typography scales to enhance readability and uniformity.

●  Led user research and designed inclusive UI components for an LGBTQIA+ mental health app. Focused on accessibility, representation, and user needs to create a safe and affirming digital experience.

Fortify
Product Designer | April 2024 - Nov.2024 | Remote

●  Redesign Fortify's B2C dashboard to improve usability and ensure a seamless experience across devices. Focused on responsive layouts, clear navigation, and intuitive interactions to enhance user satisfaction while maintaining consistency across desktop, tablet, and mobile.

●  Create a cohesive visual identity by developing a scalable typography system and reusable UI components. Ensured alignment with brand guidelines to maintain a polished, modern aesthetic while improving efficiency in future design iterations.

●  Improve user engagement through refined prototypes for blog cards, footers, and side drawers. Iterated wireframe and hifi designs based on client feedback and best practices, ensuring each component enhanced readability, accessibility, and interaction resulting in a modern design.

●  Conduct competitive analysis and UI research to identify gaps and opportunities in Fortify’s design. Studied industry-leading platforms to implement effective patterns that elevate the overall user experience.

●  Work collaboratively with designers and a project manager to develop user-centered designs that align with business objectives. Maintained open communication, facilitated design critiques, and ensured solutions met both functional and aesthetic goals.

●  Analyze key touchpoints to refine user flow and address pain points. Implemented strategic design improvements that enhanced usability, simplified interactions, and aligned with both user expectations and business priorities.

Tennessee Housing Development Agency
Design Coordinator | Oct. 2017 - Nov. 2024 | Nashville, TN

●  Designed and produced marketing materials, reports, and collateral including brochures, flyers, executive dashboards, and paid social media ads—ensuring brand consistency and increasing engagement by 30%. By maintaining a cohesive visual identity, these materials enhanced brand recognition and user interaction.

●  Shot, edited, and produced short videos incorporating motion graphics, iconography, and photography for multi-division campaigns. Videos included interviews, b-roll, and data-driven infovids. These videos improved customer engagement, clarified complex information, and streamlined internal communications.

●  Managed simultaneous projects across multiple divisions, ensuring design consistency by developing and enforcing a comprehensive style guide. This maintained brand alignment and improved efficiency across teams.

●  Created data-driven designs such as charts, dashboards, and long-form reports that transformed raw data into visually compelling insights. These designs enhanced client decision-making and increased transparency in services.

●  Maintained and updated cross-functional divisions’ web pages, ensuring content was current, visually appealing, and aligned with brand guidelines. Regular updates improved usability, enhanced user experience, and supported ongoing marketing efforts to keep users well informed about housing program updates.

Inebriated Shakespeare
Creative Director/General Manager | Aug. 2016 - Feb. 2025 | Nashville, TN

●  Lead creative direction and management for multiple productions, overseeing all phases from concept to execution.

●  Develop and execute social media campaigns, increasing brand visibility and audience engagement.

●  Designed graphics to enhance brand image and created promotional materials and photography for memorable

moments during live performances and stills for marketing and social media.

●  Manage actors and venues, coordinating schedules and logistics for smooth production operations.

●  Handle financial transactions, including deposits, and maintain accurate records of income and expenses.

●  Oversee actor and venue management, ensuring smooth operations and a positive experience for performers and

audiences.

EDUCATION

Associates | Spencerian College | Computer Graphic Design SKILLS

Research: Heuristic Evaluation, User Interviews, Surveys & Questionnaires, Usability Testing, Competitive Analysis, Wireframing & Prototyping, User Journey Mapping, A/B Testing, User Feedback, UX Research, Jobs-to-Be-Done, Remote User Testing, Card Sorting, Affinity Mapping, Persona Development, Task Analysis, Design Review
Design: Graphic Design, UX/UI Design, Icon Design, Web Design, Media Production, Typography, Color Theory, Wireframing, Photography, Responsive Design, Visual Design, Branding, Motion Design, Illustration, Wireframes, Digital Products, WordPress, Wix Studio, Mock Ups, User-Centered Design, Product Design, Mock-Ups, Digital Marketing, Creative Production, UX Design, Data Visualization, Creative Production, Digital Products, User Interface
Tools: Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier, After Effects, Figma, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Slack, Procreate, WordPress, Wix Studio, HTML, Monday.com, Miro, FigJam, Adobe XD
Soft: Creative, Easy Going, Professional Attitude, Adaptability, Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking,
Flexibility, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Empathy, Cross-Functional, Story-Telling, Interpersonal,
Organizational, Cross Functional, Project Management, Technical Proficiency, Agile, Problem Solving, Saas,
B2B, B2C, User Advocacy, Heuristic Evaluation, Information Synthesis, Persuasive Communication, Iterative
Mindset, Design Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive Load Management, Presentation Skills