Scott Schwartz • Design Leader

Manager of People, Products, and Design

Professional Summary

Key Skills

Professional Experience

Program Manager, Experience Design Delivery

• Supported design strategy for digital products, ensuring adherence to user-centered design principles throughout the process, from research to ideation and final delivery.

• Collaborated with product managers, developers, and marketing teams to align product vision with user experience goals, resulting in enhanced visual appeal and usability of a complex SaaS solution in a highly regulated legal industry.

• Guided cross-functional teams in design, research, and prototyping, improving experiences across physical and digital spaces, contributing to over $100MM in operational savings for a major national airline.

• Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration, ensuring seamless implementation of design projects while upholding high design quality standards and fostering alignment across all teams.

PMO Manager & Digital Transformation Lead

• Advised client executive leadership on digital transformation and data modernization strategies, aligning technology and business goals for a global consumer health company.

• Managed complex product design projects, including user research, prototyping, and user testing for digital products, ensuring design solutions were aligned with both business objectives and user needs.

• Mentored and developed project and program managers, guiding cross-functional experience design teams in support of multimillion-dollar design portfolios and fostering a culture of innovation.

• Optimized workflows and processes, reducing costs and improving program delivery outcomes while maintaining a focus on accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Vice President, Product Design & Strategy

• Directed product design strategies for global SaaS solutions, aligning design with business goals to improve user experience, increase customer satisfaction, and enhance product usability.

• Led design and development teams to refine product interfaces and implement design systems, streamlining development processes and improving overall product quality.

• Drove the creation of new product features by collaborating with product management, engineering, and client teams to ensure solutions met user needs and aligned with strategic business objectives.

• Managed client relationships, ensuring that design solutions were perfectly aligned with client goals and delivering measurable outcomes in line with business growth.

Sr. Web Designer & Project Manager

• Designed and built custom websites and web applications, ensuring design solutions were user-centered and aligned with client goals for branding and functionality.

• Managed multiple client projects, delivering high-quality websites on time and within budget, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless execution process.

• Advised clients on website and branding strategy, ensuring visual design aligned with their overall business objectives and target audience needs.

Design Manager

• Led the design and development of user interfaces for web applications, collaborating closely with product managers and engineers to align design solutions with product requirements.

• Managed design projects, ensuring all user interface and user experience design elements were integrated and optimized across HRsmart’s suite of digital products.

• Worked with cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency and deliver digital solutions that enhanced usability, resulting in increased user adoption and satisfaction.

Graphic & Web Designer

• Designed and built web applications and websites for universities and nonprofit clients, focusing on user experience and responsive design to meet diverse audience needs.

• Created branding strategies and online fundraising campaigns, ensuring visual and functional consistency across digital platforms.

• Advised clients on web and branding strategy, creating and presenting design solutions that enhanced brand identity and maximized campaign effectiveness.

Military Officer

• Led teams of up to 200 people through complex, high-pressure projects and programs, ensuring operational efficiency and the successful delivery of critical, mission-driven initiatives.

• Designed and implemented large-scale training programs for 1,000+ personnel, enhancing team performance, operational readiness, and efficiency for complex, high-stakes projects.

• Spearheaded logistics operations supporting 1,000+ soldiers, optimizing resource allocation and delivery across a country’s regional area, ensuring mission success under challenging conditions.

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