Zane Alexander

I am a seasoned Project Manager turned Product Designer, with a passion for excellent UX and UI design. With a year of experience in UX Design, I have honed my skills in both design and research, delivering compelling digital experiences. My background in architecture and project management allows me to approach design challenges with a unique perspective, ensuring that both form and function are considered in every solution.

As a UX Designer, I have worked on both industry design projects and freelance projects — conducting research, preparing mockups and prototypes, and iterating on design artifacts to ensure the best possible user experience. As a UX researcher, I have served as the voice of the customer — using empathy mapping, user flows, and customer journeys to understand user needs and synthesize background research.

In my previous roles as an Architectural Designer and Project Manager, I have delivered on tight schedules, saving over $27 million in expected costs, and built strong stakeholder relationships on medical, academic, and tech projects. I have a strong background in information design, delivering extensive specifications and rapid prototyping to reduce costs and improve usability.


Tools: Figma, Sketch, Adobe Suite/XD, Illustrator, Photoshop, Rhino 3D, AutoCAD, Miro, Milanote
Skills: Project Management, Drawing, CAD, Wireframes, User Interviews, Customer Flows, Interaction Design, Responsive + Adaptive Design, Storyboarding, Personas, User Stories, Prototyping, Numeracy, Stakeholder + Cross-Functional Team Presentations, Analytic + Creative Problem Solving

UX Designer, Contract

Innota Technologies, Seattle, WA

April 2023 - June 2023

●  Led revolutionary redesign of company's product, leveraging exceptional UX and design skills to spearhead collaborative development of a cutting-edge web-based app, redefining note-taking for students.

●  Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in producing high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, and UI elements, while employing iterative design methodologies to consistently refine and optimize the user experience.

Project Manager, Full-Time 

Crest Real Estate, Los Angeles, CA

October 2018 - December 2021

●  Exemplified outstanding time management skills by consistently delivering on tight schedules, resulting in significant cost savings exceeding $27 million

●  Cultivated and nurtured strong stakeholder relationships across medical, academic, and tech projects, fostering effective collaboration and ensuring project success

Project Manager, Full-Time 

MAKE Architecture, Los Angeles, CA

April 2018 - October 2018

●  Orchestrated the consolidation of diverse elements into an efficient icon materials library, which has since become an integral asset utilized by the firm

●  Created elegant and innovative client solutions that addressed the specific requirements of the Consumer Products Manufacturing sector, showcasing a blend of creativity, analytical thinking, and industry expertise.

Project Manager, Full-Time 

NMDA, Los Angeles, CA

December 2016 - April 2018

●  Implemented a systematic and methodical approach to organize project team workflow, leveraging collaborative tools to enhance efficiency and foster seamless teamwork.

●  Leveraged rapid prototyping as a valuable tool to expedite testing cycles, achieve cost efficiencies, and enhance overall usability, leading to iterative refinements and optimized design outcomes.

Bootcamp, Springboard UX Design

●  Consistently delivered outstanding products with exceptional UX/UI, meticulously adhering to industry best practices and drawing invaluable insights from my mentor, Lea Skrinjar, a highly experienced Product Strategy Consultant and Founder of Pax6 Design Consultancy.

●  Elevated to a commendable status, my developed project was recognized as an exemplary showcase of outstanding UX/UI design, exemplifying meticulous adherence to industry best practices, and actively chosen by the school to highlight its excellence.

M.A. Architecture, Southern California Institute of Architecture

● Teaching Assistant & Design Lead at Xefirotarch supervised by Director of School

B.A. Visual Design, Brown University

● Grant Recipient, Merit Scholarship, Honors Thesis Project, Visual Design Teaching Assistant

Rhode Island School of Design Studios

● Award winner for Digital Constructs exhibition