Charles Amyx

Résumé

Senior UI/UX designer and frontend developer with 15+ years of experience in educational and corporate sectors. Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern web technologies. Proven track record in leading website redesigns, improving performance, and enhancing user experiences.

Throughout my career, I've focused on building accessible, performant, and user-friendly web applications. I'm passionate about creating inclusive digital experiences that work for everyone.

Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Skills

JavaScript React UI Design UX Design Accessibility TypeScript HTML CSS TailwindCSS VueJS Astro Svelte NextJS Core Web Vitals WordPress

Experience

  • Ad Hoc

    Senior Designer, Communications

    12/2022 - Present

    • Engineered new website framework, reducing build times by 96% (from 27 minutes to under 1 minute)
    • Implemented iterative updates to enhance user experience and functionality
    • Developed visual designs for brand-consistent communication materials

  • AllCampus

    Senior Digital Designer

    05/2022 - 12/2022

    • Constructed high-converting landing pages and microsites using WordPress and static site generators
    • Developed cross-platform visual assets for social media and email campaigns
    • Improved website functionality and aesthetics using advanced HTML, CSS, and JavaScript techniques Applied proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to enhance website functionality and aesthetic, contributing to a cohesive digital presence for client brands

  • Cornell University

    Senior Web Designer

    04/2022 - 05/2022

    • Led project meetings to establish stakeholder needs and objectives, resulting in clear project scopes and timelines
    • Created and presented graphical design mockups to senior leadership, ensuring the selection of visually appealing color schemes, fonts, and page layouts
    • Utilized skills in WordPress, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to develop and maintain engaging web content, enhancing user experience

  • University of Michigan | School of Nursing

    Senior Web Designer

    01/2021 - 04/2022

    • Took existing and new content on the School of Nursing website and enhance the visual appeal
    • Served as part of the web design team designing, building pages/sites, and provided custom design work
    • Led the redesign effort for a new refreshed portal

  • University of Michigan | Michigan Creative

    Senior Web Designer

    04/2018 - 01/2021

    • Primary designer for all web projects
    • Mentored and led junior designers
    • Advocated for accessibility
    • Practiced kind and inclusive design
    • Communicated best practices for the web to all campus partners

  • University of Michigan | College of Engineering

    Digital Design Lead/Senior Web Designer

    02/2015 - 04/2018

    • Participated in and led the execution of the College of Engineering brand refresh
    • Designed and built the front end for a new News Center, events site, and five department themes
    • Designed and retrofitted engin.umich.edu to be responsive
    • Designed and built fully responsive emails for the college and six departments

  • Bonnier Corporation

    Digital Art Director

    01/2006 - 02/2015

    • Overhauled digital properties for specialized media groups, focusing on UX/UI improvements
    • Directed visual aspects of long-form editorial features, enhancing reader engagement
    • Managed integration of visual content across various digital platforms
    • Awarded a key assignment in Vilnius, Lithuania, contributing to the web department of a business daily newspaper