Ainsley Johnson

UX/UI Designer | Web Developer

Web Developer | Slamdot

April 2024 – March 2026

Developed websites and custom graphics for clients of Slamdot, a digital marketing agency specializing in web design, SEO, and paid advertising services for a variety of clients.
Used WordPress, Divi, Canva, CSS, HTML and other tools to create websites and graphics.
Performed all aspects of project management including conducting client kick-off meeting, gathering requirements, developing design concepts, creating initial design, obtaining feedback, implementing revisions, and finalizing site for launch.
Worked with clients to understand their vision and develop themes, color palettes, font selections, and imagery choices to reflect their goals in the look and feel of the site.
Resolved issues by troubleshooting and debugging code.
Enhanced user experience by implementing responsive web design concepts and using UX principles such as heuristic design, accessibility, consistency, hierarchy, and continuity.
Adhered to SEO best practices when designing sites.
Developed user-friendly web forms with validation and error handling.
Completed full redesigns of existing websites to improve navigation, enhance visuals, and strengthen search engine rankings.
Collaborated with marketing team to align web development efforts with campaign strategies, enhancing overall brand consistency.

UX Design Intern | B302

February 2023 – July 2023

Worked as UX intern at a student-run design and advertising agency to create digital content and layouts for a variety of business clients.
Devised site maps, user flows, wireframes, and mockups for designs based on established UX methodologies, stakeholder requests, and end-user feedback.
Collaborated with designers, developers, artists, and project managers to develop UX concepts to meet clients’ needs, including creating pitch presentations, refining concepts based on client feedback, and delivering prototypes for end-user testing.
Built storyboards with project team to conceptualize designs and accurately convey project plans to stakeholders.
Performed extensive UX and business research to thoroughly understand client needs and deliver well-informed concepts to clients. Examined client’s existing digital presence and applied UX concepts including journey mapping and persona development to prototype new designs.

Talent Acquisition Design Intern | Stericycle Inc.

January 2022 – July 2022

Worked as UX intern at a student-run design and advertising agency to create digital content and layouts for a variety of business clients.
Devised site maps, user flows, wireframes, and mockups for designs based on established UX methodologies, stakeholder requests, and end-user feedback.
Collaborated with designers, developers, artists, and project managers to develop UX concepts to meet clients’ needs, including creating pitch presentations, refining concepts based on client feedback, and delivering prototypes for end-user testing.
Built storyboards with project team to conceptualize designs and accurately convey project plans to stakeholders.
Performed extensive UX and business research to thoroughly understand client needs and deliver well-informed concepts to clients. Examined client’s existing digital presence and applied UX concepts including journey mapping and persona development to prototype new designs.

B.A., User Experience Design, Bradley University | December 2023

Honors Program Graduate

Completed coursework and deliverables in key UX areas including design fundamentals, prototyping, business research, psychology, effective presentation skills, web design, and coding.
Honors Program Track – completed advanced coursework and capstone project.

Scripting for Designers | HAN University

Study Abroad Program Spring 2023

Prototyping

Wireframing

Information Architecture

UX Writing

User Flows

Web Design

Graphic Design

Responsive Design

UI/UX Methods

HTML & CSS

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Design | Figma, Adobe Suite, Canva

Website | WordPress, Elementor, Divi

General | Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Slack, Zoom