Colton Schweitzer

DESIGNPaaL

- Design partner for early-stage through Series C startups.
- We offer an 8-hour free design trial where we resolve a design issue for you.

Co-Founder

Kickass UX

For the past four years, we've been reimagining UX education specifically for graphic designers.

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Owner

Smartsheet

- Led the UX design for the "Solutions" pillar of the product team. 
- Redesigned and shipped the Admin Center to help thousands of users better administrate their instance of Smartsheet.
- Designed and shipped 3+ premium products that significantly increased revenue.

Senior UX Designer

UX Designer

At Kickass UX, we're on a mission to empower graphic designers to craft a career they love and achieve financial success.

Veracity Trust Network

- Currently working in the collaborative and agile software team as a UI Designer by creating new and improved user interfaces for Veracity's digital cybersecurity products and web app, which focus on preventing bad bots from attacking websites.

- I have also used this opportunity to learn about various technologies (such as Javascript and React), to make it easier to collaborate with the rest of the team, as well as taking the initiative to learn more about cybersecurity and UI/UX design, which has allowed me to grow within the role.

- I currently use the collaborative software Jira, Discord, and Zoom to work remotely in agile sprints, and I also use Figma to create over 90% of the designs (by using design systems and adhering to brand guidelines) for different web user interfaces within the web app.

- Other responsibilities involve carrying out design research, carrying out UI/UX reviews for the app, and designing print material to be used within the company.

- This job originally started out as an 8 week graduate internship (provided by the University of Huddersfield) that was designed to last between July and September 2023, but after exceeding expectations throughout those 8 weeks, I successfully completed the internship and became a full time member of the team.

UI Designer

Huddersfield Students'​ Union

- I represented the students on my course, acting as a voice by raising concerns as well as praise for the course

- I attended regular meetings where I implemented various ideas and feedback gained from the people on my course

- I successfully collaborated on an idea with a senior member of staff on making placement years more accessible and widespread to undergraduate students

Academic Rep

HudEnterprise

- I facilitated open days, where I informed prospective students about the support they could get regarding self-employment, emphasising on the fact that they could also gain transferrable skills

- I ran events, where I informed current students, staff, and university alumni about the support they could get regarding entrepreneurship

- Spoke to over 200 people in total on open days, both on two separate occasions

- Encouraged students, staff, and alumni to know more about the Enterprise Team by promoting events that were hosted by the team

Enterprise Rep

- I lead the process of reviving the Enterprise Team's newsletter, released monthly, by creating engaging content, along with designing the overall layout to fit with the HudEnterprise brand

Copywriter and Graphic Designer

- I worked as an illustrator on a freelance basis by responding to various client briefs, some which can't be disclosed or discussed due to signing Non Disclosure Agreements as part of certain briefs

- I also developed my skill set, where I gained skills in Customer Service, Negotiation, Networking and Entrepreneurship, as well as developing current skills including, but not limited to, Adobe Creative Cloud, Communication, and Illustration

Illustrator

Boohoo Group PLC

- I worked in the fast-paced Despatch department, where I carried out activities such as picking and packing

- I constantly met and exceeded targets, where I had a proven track record of efficiency above 78%

- I also worked Stock Control, where I organised and replenished large amounts of stock, along with carrying out other roles including, but not limited to, the use of pallet jacks in order to move large pallets of items from one location to another, and relabelling items with defective barcodes

- Additionally, I have been a Pick Up Drop Off (PUDO) Marshall, where I reported to the Team Manager on a designated floor, and kept various locations and workspaces clear

- I became a permanent employee of the company in December 2021 following on from exceeding targets during Peak Week, the company's busiest time of the year

Warehouse Operative

- I did a placement year with the Enterprise Team at the University of Huddersfield, which was a part of my degree, where I used the opportunity to start my own business within the Digital and Creative industries, as well as exploring self-employment and freelancing

- The main aspects of the placement year involved activities including, but not limited to, creating a detailed business plan, carrying out extensive market research, allocating budgets, and networking

- I generated monthly reports where I discussed the placement year, along with what I learned, and what I would do differently

- I also attended monthly meetings and weekly pitching sessions, where I gained advice on how to deliver effective presentations, as well as having the opportunity to improve my marketing skills

- I gained my first client during this period, where I was able to negotiate a price and time frame for an externally set project

Enterprise Placement Year Student

AH Interiors

- I successfully ensured that the items were listed effectively and accurately online, by using Magento in order to carry out essential and fundamental database administration tasks, along with being introduced to fullstack web development and SEO on a very simple level

- I also dealt with customers in a friendly and helpful manner within a retail environment

- Throughout this role, I gained skills in various aspects including, but not limited to, Marketing, SEO, Retail, Customer Service, and Database Administration

Digital Marketing Assistant

Intern UI Designer at Veracity Trust Network

A diligent and dynamic UI Designer at Veracity Trust Network with over 3 years of total experience within the
Graphic Design industry, and a significant amount of experience in working within an agile and collaborative
startup environment.

I am a highly organised, resourceful, and punctual individual who can work effectively in a team setting, as well as being keen to take on new and exciting challenges within my career.

On top of that, I naturally thrive on consistency, routines, targets, and structured time frames, with these characteristics stemming from previous jobs and experiences.

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