Justin Guess
PRoduct Designer
austin, Tx
PROFESSIONAL summary
Versatile designer who brings a diverse background in fast-paced, customer-centric sales and account management roles. Fluent in collaboration, communication, empathy, and problem-solving. My passions lie in creating intuitive user experiences informed by real human needs. Seeking a dynamic and growth-oriented design role with a purpose-driven company.
Recent Design projects
NextGig.ai
2024 - Present
Sole designer for local startup, an AI-powered job search co-pilot (in beta), partnering with founders on E2E product roadmap and evolution. Led creation of visual identity system, including color palette, typography, and branding. Built and maintain scalable, responsive design system in Figma, featuring library of dev-friendly UI components.
SLS Law
2024 - Present
Redesigned local law firm’s website, leveraging insights from market research, user interviews, and usability testing. Executed the E2E UX/UI design and development (using Webflow). Website still currently in development; view progress in my portfolio.
Push iOS Prototype
2023
Redesigned local law firm’s website, leveraging insights from market research, user interviews, and usability testing. Executed the E2E UX/UI design and development (using Webflow). Website still currently in development; view progress in my portfolio.
Work EXPERIENCE
Freelance Designer
October 2023 - Present
Craft compelling user experiences for a diverse variety of clients. Services include wireframing, prototyping, visual design, and custom Webflow builds, among others.
Customer Success Professional and Bartender
2013 - December 2023
Prior to a career in design, I spent nearly a decade in B2B2C sales and account management roles. While undergoing my UX certification, I held a different type of client-facing role: friendly neighborhood barkeep.
