I'M
Katie Hicks.
UX/UI DESIGNER, USER RESEARCHER & DATA LOVER
I have always loved people and technology, which is why I love being a part of the UX world. Whether it's data from user research or analytics and big data, I like discovering disconnects between users and technology and coming up with creative solutions to make the technology usable, useful and delightful.
Good design is a beautiful thing. But when you put human needs behind good designs, that’s when the real magic starts to happen.
Experience
May 2017 - March 2020
Indeed, Inc.
User Experience Designer
Lead design initiatives to refresh Indeed's visual design on Indeed's main Job Search platform. Helped develop Indeed's first design system and design language.
2014 - 2015
Indeed, Inc.
Senior User Experience Designer
I partner with Designers, UX Developers, UX Research, Product Managers, and Engineers to build a discovery and job search experience used by millions of Job Seekers across the world.
January 2017 - May 2017
Indeed, Inc.
UX Intern
Worked with a team of designers and researchers to lead a project to redesign the first time user experience for one of Indeed's core products.
August 2016 - May 2017
Information Experience Lab | The University of Texas at Austin
Lead Graduate Research Assistant
Worked with a team to evaluate the usability of a new HR system for the University of Texas at Austin utilizing both field research techniques and eye-tracking technology in a lab setting
May 2016 - August 2016
athenahealth, Inc.
UX Design Intern
Worked with a team of designers and researchers to lead a project in researching and designing for the interface of one of athenahealth's core products
January 2016 - May 2016
USAA & The University of Texas at Austin
Graduate Research Assistant
Worked with a team of GRA's to research how student millennials think about and manage their financial lives utilizing technology. Used this research as a foundation for a new mobile application concept and design.
Let's Chat!
Seriously, let's chat. I'm really passionate about what I do and unfortunately can't share a lot of my work online. I would love to connect, share some of my work, and get to know you!