California
Hello
I'm
Gerald Hansen
UI/UX
Designer
*Introduction of Myself
UI/UX Designer / Web Designer
I'm a UI/UX Designer specializing in multi-media with a managerial background. I have experience as a creative
director where I led a team of designers for digital and print medium to enhance and upgrade the overall look
and feel of the company thereby redefining their brand. I've worked with clients that are large and small,
international and local, and everything in between.
My expertise is in design, and I'm comfortable with whatever project you may need from UI/UX, print/graphic
design, animation, branding, branding strategy, front-end development, and even marketing. I have a passion
for what I do, and I hope you enjoy my work as much as I enjoy creating it. I'm a creative problem solver and
highly adaptable to the specific needs of each project. I have a unique style and creative vision, which allows
me to bring your vision to life.
24+ Years
3d Printing
User Interface (UI) Design User Experience (UX) Design Branding & Design Responsive & Mobile Design Accessibility Standards & Inclusive Design User Research & Analysis Wireframing & Prototyping (Figma, Sketch and Adobe XD)
HTML/CSS and Front-End Development Mobile First Graphic Design Software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator) Usability Testing UI patterns Iconography Search Engine Optimization (SEO) JavaScript, React, and Angular
*My Skills
Let's Explore Skills & Experience
Figma7 Sketch7 Adobe XD6 Photoshop24 Illustrator20 After Effects19 3d Sudio Max19 React3 Angular7 HTML510 CSS17
20Web Design Experience
15Specializing in UI/UX Design
24Designer
Lead UI/UX Designer / Senior Web Designer
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
The job details provided outline a comprehensive role focused on web design and development, particularly within the Sitecore platform using Angular and React for Loves.com's internal and external applications. Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring visual consistency and standards across various platforms and applications.
- Hands-on HTML and CSS development for Figma-designed components.
- Maintaining the design and user experience across diverse internal portals, including .Net, OpenText, SAP, and SharePoint.
- Developing a streaming portal for corporate videos and handling the production of live-streamed content.
- Designing mock-ups, prototypes, and UI/UX for applications, predominantly in the Angular framework.
- Leading UI/UX efforts within Agile teams and collaborating with developers and end-users in the design process.
- Handling daily requests for HTML and CSS updates, and providing monthly project updates to clients.
- Creating design systems for Love's companies and managing Figma library updates.
- Conducting qualitative testing with end-users, like shop mechanics, to ensure apps meet their needs, utilizing feedback to enhance app functionality and UX.
The role demands a mix of technical, creative, and leadership skills, focusing on delivering high-quality user experiences and maintaining design integrity across various digital properties.
Interactive Manager / Senior Web Designer
PerfectVision Manufacturing, LLC
The job details provided outline a comprehensive role focused on web design and development across multiple platforms associated with PerfectVision Manufacturing and its brands. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and launching the primary websites for PerfectVision, Perfect 10, and Perfect Wireless, ensuring an optimized user experience that is accessible and engaging.
- Designing user interfaces and crafting content strategies based on direct consumer feedback to enhance usability and satisfaction.
- Establishing and maintaining a social media presence for each brand, increasing engagement and brand visibility.
- Producing, editing, and managing video content for the company's YouTube channel, including crafting training materials for dealers and sales representatives of DirectTV, HughesNet, and CenturyLink.
- Conducting extensive website content refinements to ensure key information is efficiently accessible to users, improving navigation and user interaction.
- Developing eblasts for dealer training and sales promotions, and managing a multilingual international newsletter with a global distribution, enhancing communication and promotional outreach.
- Undertaking significant branding and rebranding initiatives, including a complete overhaul of Perfect 10's newsletter to improve engagement metrics, achieving a substantial increase in open rates.
- Redesigning and managing a comprehensive management system for product sheets, handling extensive catalog items with an innovative interactive interface for real-time updates.
- Designing and modeling 3D representations of cable products and connectors to provide clear and effective usage demonstrations to consumers and dealers.
- Leading the design and construction of exhibition booths for key manufacturing trade shows, enhancing brand presence and product visibility in industry events.
- Overseeing a diverse team responsible for print media, multiple websites' design and upkeep, content management, and video production efforts.
The role demands a blend of technical, creative, and leadership skills, focusing on delivering high-quality user experiences and maintaining design integrity across various digital and physical properties.
Lead UI/UX Designer / Senior Web Designer
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
The job details provided outline a comprehensive role focused on web design and development, particularly within the Sitecore platform using Angular and React for Loves.com's internal and external applications. Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring visual consistency and standards across various platforms and applications.
- Hands-on HTML and CSS development for Figma-designed components.
- Maintaining the design and user experience across diverse internal portals, including .Net, OpenText, SAP, and SharePoint.
- Developing a streaming portal for corporate videos and handling the production of live-streamed content.
- Designing mock-ups, prototypes, and UI/UX for applications, predominantly in the Angular framework.
- Leading UI/UX efforts within Agile teams and collaborating with developers and end-users in the design process.
- Handling daily requests for HTML and CSS updates, and providing monthly project updates to clients.
- Creating design systems for Love's companies and managing Figma library updates.
- Conducting qualitative testing with end-users, like shop mechanics, to ensure apps meet their needs, utilizing feedback to enhance app functionality and UX.
The role demands a mix of technical, creative, and leadership skills, focusing on delivering high-quality user experiences and maintaining design integrity across various digital properties.