Brittani Riley

Product & UX Design Leadership

Accomplished user experience and product design leader with 10+ years of experience
creating intuitive, high-impact digital experiences. Skilled in leading end-to-end design
processes, translating complex requirements into elegant solutions, and promoting seamless
collaboration across engineering, strategy, and stakeholder partners.

Education & Skills

Rochester Institute of Technology (2013)
New Media Design
Bachelor’s Degree

UX/UI Design
Product Design
Website Design & Development
User Research/Testing
Design Leadership
Project Planning

Design Systems
Branding and Identity
Figma/Sketch/Axure
Adobe Creative Suite
Drupal/WordPress
HTML/CSS
Atlassian Jira/Confluence

Experience

Principal Product Designer, Swaymake

Aug 2018 – Present

Leading UX, UI, and product design for a suite of clients across tech, retail, and wellness. Driving projects end-to-end, from branding and websites to product launches. Delivering scalable solutions that boost engagement,
conversion, and adoption. Balancing hands-on execution with strategic leadership as designer and client partner.

Senior User Experience Designer, ICF Next
December 2023 – November 2024

Spearheaded UX for a complex federal SaaS platform, aligning user needs with strict regulatory and stakeholder requirements. Translated research and constraints into scalable, human-centered solutions. Partnered cross-functionally to prototype, test, and deliver accessible, compliant experiences.

Product Designer, General Motors

July 2021 – December 2023

Designed in-vehicle e-commerce and service experiences for GM brands, supporting ~6M new vehicles and legacy users. Balanced regulatory, technical, and user needs while delivering impactful features. Partnered with engineering, product, and compliance to streamline journeys and enhance the connected experience.

UX/UI Designer, RealTruck
July 2020 – July 2021

Owned UX and UI for e-commerce sites generating $20M+ monthly. Built and maintained a design system for 300+ brands and 350K+ products. Designed and launched RapidShip, boosting conversion by promoting same-day shipping for in-stock items. Partnered with product and engineering for seamless implementation.

User Experience Designer II, Skillsoft

May 2020 – July 2020

Supported multiple product teams as a contract UX designer, improving consistency and usability across key features. Helped formalize a design system and introduced new standards for documenting UX behaviors. Conducted user research, testing, and stakeholder presentations to guide iterative design decisions.

User Experience Designer II, Paychex
Nov 2017 – May 2020

Led UX for three agile teams building a SaaS payroll platform. Simplified complex workflows through research, benchmarking, and usability testing. Translated business and technical needs into intuitive, user-centered designs – boosting satisfaction by 200%+. Delivered scalable, accessible features with product and engineering.

Director, Creative/Production, Archer Communications

Jun 2017 – Nov 2017

Directed a 10-member creative team, aligning output with strategic goals and increasing productivity by 63%. Oversaw planning, requirements, and execution across projects in 10+ industries. Delivered innovative, high-impact creative work that improved client satisfaction.

Associate Director, Design/Development, Archer Communications
Oct 2016 – Jun 2017

Drove creative strategy and execution across multidisciplinary teams. Balanced hands-on design with scoping, stakeholder communication, and process improvement. Streamlined workflows and elevated agency delivery standards.

Interactive Designer/Developer, Archer Communications
Jun 2014 – Oct 2016

Delivered web and interactive design for diverse client accounts in a deadline-driven agency setting. Led discovery, wireframing, visual design, and collaboration with developers. Mentored junior designers and implemented process changes that boosted team efficiency.