I'm Joel, a product designer specializing in UX design.
I have a wide range of skills gained through a diverse design experience across industries and mediums.
Experience
January 2025 - Current
Sr. Product Designer
CDK Global
March 2019 - October 2024
Product Designer
General Motors
April 2014 - March 2019
Virtual Designer
General Motors
July 2013 - April 2014
Designer
Sports Management Network
February 2013 - June 2013
Junior Designer
Walton Isaacson
Current Role
My current role is at CDK where I'm leading design on fully integrated OEM parts marketplace. Basically, I'm creating an embedded marketplace with real time part search and inventory visibility that provides B2B transactions and payment integration.
I'm also working on modernization of a number of legacy features surrounding part ordering like creation, management, receiving stock, adjusting stock, and returns. Of course, also implementing predictive AI-based stocking and automated fulfillment optimization.
Previous Role
Previously, I was leading the connection and projection experience for GM’s new Ultify Design Platform. That included owning the behaviors for Bluetooth devices, phone connection, Wi-Fi networks, and Wi-Fi hotspot. For projections, my responsibilities include the integration, continuous improvement, and certification elements of CarPlay and Android Auto
Tools
Figma
FigJam
Axure
Sketch
Photoshop
Illustrator
HTML5
CSS
JavaScript
React
Framer
Webflow
Git
Jira
Jira-Align
DeltaGen
VRED
Vis Mockup
TeamCenter
InDesign
Word
PowerPoint
Excel
Q 'n A
What brought you to a career in UX?
What experiences can influence your design?
Do you design anything for fun?
Why UX design?
When is a design successful?
What motivates you?