Joe Buckel
Senior Lead Designer @Kirkland & Ellis
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Lead Designer @Kirkland & Ellis
Chicago, IL, US
Develop a foundation for the creation of innovative UX design team within global organization- Establish and maintain a robust design system to unite an existing suite of business tools (both internal and client-facing) under one design language- Establish and evangelize company User Experience Guiding Principles- Develop and drive UX design strategy aligned with business goals- Foster a culture that leverages user research for informed design decisions- Stay current on industry trends and integrate innovative practices- Act as a spokesperson for users and teams, fostering strong team communication.Product Definition and Lifecycle- Lead early-stage product definition and collaborate- Establish interactive prototype creation and usability testing- Present design concepts to executive stakeholders- Collaborate with product and engineering teams for cohesive development- Ensure implementation of accessible design principles- Collaborate with external partners as needed- Document UX processes and continuously improve for efficiency- Identify and mitigate potential risks in the design process.
EDUCATION
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Certification, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Georgia State University
BFA, Graphic Design
ABOUT JOE BUCKEL
I am a UX/UI Design partner delivering creative solutions. Passionate about crafting elegant and delightful customer experiences, I specialize in defining processes and custom design systems that balance current UX best practices with innovation. Leading through mentorship and collaboration, I excel in aligning cross-functional teams to drive decisions that are best for the user, the business, and the development team. I bring experience in leading client/team workshops and connecting with design, development, and business teams globally.
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