Eric Dudkowski

About Eric Dudkowski

Lead innovative design solutions addressing visual communication and graphical user…

Experience

1. Principal Ui Ux Designer

   CarNow

   Nov 2023 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Developed UI/UX concepts for the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) conference, focusing on AI integration in messaging. Created an intuitive interface for users to interact with AI recommendations before consumer engagement, and incorporated AI summaries directly within chat.• Co-presented new feature ideas and concepts at the NADA conference, actively collecting user feedback and incorporating it into design iterations and user experience improvements.• Collaboratively created and presented the design process to the Engineering and Product organization at the Company Annual, demonstrating how design integrates with product discovery, requirements gathering, development review, and marketing.• Established the company\'s design guide and standards using Figma and Material Design 3, which was implemented across product lines, including the latest lead re-engagement suite.• Worked closely with the VP of Product and Engineering to create Next Generation concepts that were successfully pitched to the Executive Team Leadership (ETL) and green-lit for development.• Developed comprehensive design patterns for the NextGen product, including innovative AI integrations, leading design efforts in close collaboration with the product team. Created an intuitive user interface that seamlessly incorporated new features and AI capabilities, focusing on keeping users informed and engaged without distraction from their primary tasks. Gathered and incorporated user feedback throughout the design process, presented progress and concepts in cross-functional meetings, and proactively engaged key stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in.• Collaborated with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to create concepts and designs for Request for Proposal (RFP) submissions. Participated in team presentations, gathered feedback, asked clarifying questions, and refined designs to align with OEM-specific needs and requirements.

Education

• Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology

  AAS, Computer Art & Design

  1999 — 2001

• University at Buffalo

  BA, Graphic Design

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Information Architecture
• Usability Testing
• User-Centered Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• User Experience
• Burns
• Heuristic Evaluation
• User Experience Design
• Mobile Devices
• Javascript
• User Interface
• Photoshop
• User Interface Design
• Interaction Design
• Design Strategy
• Html
• User Research
• Usability
• Moms