Josh Ryan Higgins

UX & Product Designer
Designer who uses collaboration and empathy to design visual solutions and systems that help user needs meet business goals.
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Contact Info

  • Houston, Texas
  • joshryandesign.com
  • josh@joshryandesign.com

Software & Skills

Software
Figma Sketch Adobe Creative Suite (Primarily Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) Procreate Google G Suite Microsoft Office Trello ClickUp
Additional Skills
HTML/CSS Branding Iconography Digital Illustration Digital Photography

Features & Awards

Featured On
Unmatched Style Awwwards FPO (For Print Only) HOW Magazine Print Magazine DesignTAXI HuffPost Forbes.com
Awards From
AAF Houston AIGA Houston Shopify

Work Experience

Mainline

Design Lead, Creative Services
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Feb 2021 - Feb 2022

Led a multidisciplinary team of designers to handle external client and internal company design needs. Developed systems, processes, and tools to streamline production and build a cohesive brand. Served on the company diversity and inclusion team.

Mainline

Sr. Designer, Creative Services
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Apr 2020 - Feb 2021

Handled external client and internal company design needs. Managed freelancers and coordinated team workload and workflow with account managers. Developed initiatives to help fuel company culture and team building.

Mainline

Sr. UX/UI Designer
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Dec 2017 - Apr 2020

Worked with a UX manager and developers to create flows, wireframes, and mockups. Coordinated with developers and QA to ensure proper implementation.

Field of Study Design

Digital Designer & Developer
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

Collaborated with designers and creative directors on branding and web projects from concept through development. Implemented tools and processes to deliver higher-quality websites while cutting production time.

MMI Agency

Digital Designer & Developer
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Aug 2012 - Jan 2014

Collaborated with creative directors, account managers, and PR directors on developing and executing digital projects and integrated media campaigns. Assisted in the foundation and execution of a mentorship program for advertising students.

Education

Texas State University-San Marcos

Communication Design
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Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

Completed coursework in web/digital design, illustration, and branding/identity.