Christopher Downes

About Christopher Downes

I specialize in user research, working out user flows, building prototypes, and crafting design systems that enhance user experiences across multiple platforms. My extensive background in UX and Ul design, coupled with my proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, enables me to create user-centric solutions that balance functionality with aesthetic appeal, aligning goals cross-functionally with other teams.I have experience growing small startups and large companies, working on small teams (or as a solo designer) to shepherd projects from ideation to post-launch. As a product designer, I make sure to work closely with company stakeholders and engineers to ensure the end-result meets or exceeds internal goals, and has a smooth transition from design to engineering and QA.

Experience

1. Senior Ui Ux Designer

   Rocket Science Group

   Sep 2025 — Present · Albany, NY, US

   I focus on enhancing the player experience by designing intuitive, engaging, and accessible game interfaces. My duties include conducting user research, creating wireframes and prototypes, collaborating with game developers and artists, and iterating designs based on user feedback.

Education

• California Institute of the Arts

  Certificate, UI/UX Design

  2019 — 2020

• New York University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Dramatic Writing

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Comic Book Illustration
• Concept Design
• Digital Art
• 2d Art
• Screenwriting
• Visual Effects
• 3d
• Animation
• Animation Direction
• Digital Sculpting
• Writing
• Maya
• Computer Animation
• Live Action
• Toon Boom
• Final Draft
• Script Coverage
• Characters
• Television
• 3d Modeling
• Conceptual Art
• Premiere
• Digital Painting
• Traditional Animation
• Digital Matte Painting
• Illustration
• Creative Writing
• Storyboarding
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Character Designs
• Facial Animation
• Storytelling
• Cartoons
• Texture Painting
• Comics
• Film Production
• Painting
• Character Animation
• Film
• Digital Illustration