Marty Carver, aka, YTRAM Design:
UX/UI Designer with 15+ years of UX, UI, product, and graphic design experience.
Skills:
UX/UI Design, Accessible Design, UX Research, Wireframes, Prototypes, Graphic Design, Email Design, Advertising, Marketing, Branding, Creativity, Problem-solving, Storytelling, Collaboration, Leadership, Communication
Tools:
Figma, Sketch, XD, Jira, Pendo, Lyssna, Confluence, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Mailchimp, Abstract, Zeplin, Google Suite
Contact:
Experience
Product Designer
WorkTango (formerly Kazoo), Chicago
February 2022 to present
February 2022 to present
• Hired as Product Designer, promoted to Senior Product Designer in January 2024
• Lead designer of the Recognition and Rewards module for the WorkTango desktop application and the WorkTango mobile application, designing experiences and interfaces for 400,000+ users
• Refine, develop, and publish the desktop design system and mobile design system
• Strategize with product managers on new features, competitive advantages, and roadmap priorities
• Collaborate with product managers, design team, and engineering leadership
• Run UX research efforts; including interviews, beta testing, surveys, internal feedback, and A/B testing
• Updated and expanded VPAT; update design components to be more compliant with WCAG 2.0—AA
• Lead designer of the Recognition and Rewards module for the WorkTango desktop application and the WorkTango mobile application, designing experiences and interfaces for 400,000+ users
• Refine, develop, and publish the desktop design system and mobile design system
• Strategize with product managers on new features, competitive advantages, and roadmap priorities
• Collaborate with product managers, design team, and engineering leadership
• Run UX research efforts; including interviews, beta testing, surveys, internal feedback, and A/B testing
• Updated and expanded VPAT; update design components to be more compliant with WCAG 2.0—AA
UX Designer
Kin+Carta, Chicago
July 2021 – February 2022 (Contract)
July 2021 – February 2022 (Contract)
• Design desktop, mobile, and tablet interfaces and experiences for an eCommerce client in the food and beverage industry
• Wireframe the user experience of website and app Search functionality
• Elevated to project Design Lead
• Create components and key strategies for the client's design system
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, scrum masters, and client stakeholders on a daily basis in an agile environment
• Wireframe the user experience of website and app Search functionality
• Elevated to project Design Lead
• Create components and key strategies for the client's design system
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, scrum masters, and client stakeholders on a daily basis in an agile environment
UX Designer
Sphera Solutions, Chicago
January 2021 – June 2021
January 2021 – June 2021
• Designed the user experience and interface for SaaS products and solutions—serving Sphera’s 8,000+ clients and one-million+ users
• Collaborated with product owners and developers in an agile environment across different product teams
• Enhanced and maintained Sphera’s master design system comprised of elements, components, and systems
• Created icon sets for the SpheraCloud master navigation system
• Collaborated with product owners and developers in an agile environment across different product teams
• Enhanced and maintained Sphera’s master design system comprised of elements, components, and systems
• Created icon sets for the SpheraCloud master navigation system
Senior Graphic Designer
NELSON Worldwide, Chicago
June 2016 – November 2020
June 2016 – November 2020
• Designed presentations, proposals, webinars, advertisements, and brand systems
• Developed and maintained all Sales Marketing collateral and template files
• Created digital PDF solutions for interactive presentations
• Coached teammates on proper use of design templates and brand collateral
• Administered brand standards and guidelines across a nation-wide network
• Worked directly with Marketing VP to instill best practices in the department
• Coordinated photoshoots and organized image catalog accessed by all teammates
• Reviewed and assessed all external-facing marketing content
• Named to two design leadership committees alongside company design directors
• Developed and maintained all Sales Marketing collateral and template files
• Created digital PDF solutions for interactive presentations
• Coached teammates on proper use of design templates and brand collateral
• Administered brand standards and guidelines across a nation-wide network
• Worked directly with Marketing VP to instill best practices in the department
• Coordinated photoshoots and organized image catalog accessed by all teammates
• Reviewed and assessed all external-facing marketing content
• Named to two design leadership committees alongside company design directors
Graphic Designer / Production Manager
Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, Chicago
October 2012 – May 2016
October 2012 – May 2016
• Created wireframes and prototype designs for company awards and conference websites
• Collaborated with web development team to implement live sites
• Managed and mentored the graphic production department; full-time staff and interns
• Designed publications, research journals, and conference materials
• Collaborated with web development team to implement live sites
• Managed and mentored the graphic production department; full-time staff and interns
• Designed publications, research journals, and conference materials
Graphic Designer
Balash Advertising, Oak Brook
July 2010 – August 2012
July 2010 – August 2012
• Designed advertisements for magazines, newspapers, and other publications
• Coordinated with clients and printers on a daily or weekly basis
• Created storyboards for television and radio advertisements
• Coordinated with clients and printers on a daily or weekly basis
• Created storyboards for television and radio advertisements
Prepress Technician / Graphic Designer
Publisher's Graphics, Carol Stream
October 2009 – July 2010
October 2009 – July 2010
• Executed Preflight/Prepress protocols for digital printing press
• Modified and rebuilt files not suitable for printing on the presses
• Modified and rebuilt files not suitable for printing on the presses
Volunteer Designer
YTRAM Design, Chicago
January 2016 – Current
January 2016 – Current
• Creative direction and design for pro bono web pages, logos, advertisements, invitations, more
• Services provided for: SNACC, Center For Migration Studies, Museum of the San Rafael, Dream:Success, Affinia Healthcare, Snow City Arts, Culinary Care, EQUIP, Chicago Youth Centers
• Services provided for: SNACC, Center For Migration Studies, Museum of the San Rafael, Dream:Success, Affinia Healthcare, Snow City Arts, Culinary Care, EQUIP, Chicago Youth Centers