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Christopher
Smith

Product Designer

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Good Afternoon!

I’m a UX, visual design, and design strategy professional delivering user-centered solutions for web and mobile platforms. I design products people actually enjoy using, turning complex ideas into intuitive web and mobile experiences that feel effortless and deliver measurable results. I also make sure these experiences are accessible to everyone, so that usability and inclusivity go hand in hand. Design isn’t just about creativity. It’s about clarity and the ability to communicate meaning through the design itself. Take a look at a selection of my work below!

01 Work Samples

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Retirement Plan
Participant Portal
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Retirement Software Marketing Site
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Wealth & Retirement Style Guide

02 Experience

April 2015 - August 2025

FIS Global

UX Designer  /

Senior Design & Usability Analyst

Designed enterprise wealth and retirement SaaS software, leading design system initiatives and translating research into intuitive, user-friendly solutions.

August 2010 - April 2014

Family Dollar

Senior Web Designer

Led digital design and marketing initiatives that enhanced customer engagement and drove business goals through conversion-focused experiences.

July 2014 - April 2015

Belk

Digital Designer /

Digital Experience Producer

Created digital marketing and promotional content for Belk.com and marketing emails while coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver engaging, on-brand campaigns.

December 2009 - Present

Inceptive Notions

Freelance Designer / Owner

Delivered end-to-end design solutions for diverse clients, balancing creative direction with project management to support brand and marketing objectives.

September 2001 - January 2005

Southern Shows

Production Artist

Designed and produced signage and collateral for large-scale consumer exhibitions ensuring brand consistency and on-time delivery across multiple events.

January 2005 - November 2009

Tathwell Printing

Staff Graphic Designer

Delivered full-spectrum print and digital design solutions for high-profile clients, producing marketing materials and campaigns from concept through final production.

EXPERIENCEO

03 Core Skills

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

End-to-End Product Design

Human-Centered Design

Wireframes & Prototypes

Design Systems

UX Research

Personas & Journey Mapping

Usability Testing

Accessibility (WCAG/ADA)

Mentoring

Agile & Scrum Methodologies

SOFTWARE SKILLS

Figma

Sketch

Miro

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Sharepoint

HTML / CSS

SublimeText

CONTACT
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Let’s Connect

I’d love to hear from you—whether you’d like to talk design, discuss a freelance project, or share a job opportunity. Feel free to reach out using the form, or contact me directly at:

Email: csmith3312@gmail.com

Phone: 1-704-860-6418

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