Professional Experience

Freelance Designer

Freelance Designer

Product, Strategy

Product, Strategy

Aug 2024

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Present

Leading design on user-centric interfaces that help startups increase user acquisition and engagement.

Professional Sabbatical

Professional Sabbatical

Jan 2024

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Jul 2024

I took a professional sabbatical to recharge, engage in continuous learning, and prepare for the next phase of my career following the birth of my daughter.

Automattic

Automattic

Senior Product Designer

Senior Product Designer

Mar 2022

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Dec 2023

Led the design and user experience of post-processing tools for WooCommerce, enhancing usability for millions of small businesses globally.

  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to refine user workflows, resulting in a 35% drop in related customer support tickets.

  • Drove redesign efforts of several core features, increasing product adoption by 66%.

Steamclock Software

Steamclock Software

Lead Mobile Designer

Lead Mobile Designer

Jun 2018

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Dec 2021

Directed design strategy for a wide range of client mobile apps across industries including e-commerce, fintech, and media.

  • Spearheaded the creation of user-friendly experiences, improving App Store ratings by an average of 24%.

  • Worked closely with engineering and product to deliver projects on time and within scope for high-profile clients.

MartianCraft

MartianCraft

Mobile Designer

Mobile Designer

Jun 2017

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Jun 2018

Contributed to the design of enterprise-level mobile apps for a Fortune 500 oil & gas company.

  • Focused on enhancing the user experience and navigation for complex operational tasks, leading to increased app performance and satisfaction among internal users.

  • Partnered with stakeholders to integrate user feedback into design systems.

Freelance Designer

Freelance Designer

Product, Brand, Marketing

Product, Brand, Marketing

Aug 2015

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Jun 2017

  • Collaborated with early-stage startups to define their brand identity and establish their online presence.

  • Designed user-centric interfaces, helping startups increase user engagement and attract early investors.

  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining a strong client satisfaction rate.

Perch

Perch

Product Designer

Product Designer

Sep 2013

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Jul 2015

Led design and strategy for an always-on video communications app, used daily by teams at Disney, Google, and Mozilla.

  • Drove redesign efforts of the product and marketing that resulted in a 30% increase in user acquisition.

  • Collaborated with engineering to seamlessly integrate design solutions, improving app stability and user satisfaction.

Skills

Design

A/B Testing
Design Documentation
Design Systems
Information Architecture
Usability Testing
User Interviews

Tools

Figma
Sketch
HTML/CSS
Maze
Airtable
Zapier

Personal

Juggling
Photography
Gilmore Girls Trivia Champion
Harry Potter Trivia Runner-up

© 2025 Brady Valentino

© 2025 Brady Valentino

© 2025 Brady Valentino