Hi, I'm Aaron McKee, a Product Designer from Atlanta, Georgia. I like to identify and solve problems through clean user interfaces and brand implementation. I have a passion for history, language and anthropology. I also enjoy playing guitar and practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Recent Experience
The Weather Channel (IBM) - Atlanta, GA: Sr. Product Designer Feb. 2017 – May 2022
• Led product design on apps for international markets
• Led design for Storm Radar app on iOS and Android
• Worked very closely with Product Managers to achieve business goals
• Worked very closely with developers to implement and improve design and platform standards
• Designed icon sets and style guides and maintained design systems
• Created user tests and participated in user interviews and result evaluation
• Created prototypes and wireframes
NBA Digital - Atlanta, GA: Product Designer Dec. 2013 – Feb. 2017
• Created user interface designs for the NBA on several mobile and connected platforms
• Made wireframes and prototypes and collaborated on user experience
• Worked closely with developers to implement and improve design and platform standards
• Designed icon sets and style guides for use on various platforms
Other Experience
Menugram - Austin, TX: Partner/UI-UX Lead Feb. 2015 – Aug. 2015
• Led branding, identity and UI/UX work for a startup partnership in the food industry
Freelance Design: 1999 – 2014
• Worked with various companies, organizations and individuals, including Coca-Cola and Turner Broadcasting
• Collaborated in partnership with friend and colleague, Chris Blair, as MONOLITH, LLC
Hothouse, Inc. - Atlanta, GA: Sr. Art Director Mar. 2010 – Oct. 2012
• Developed wide-reaching campaigns for major media companies and sports organizations, for consumer and B2B usage
• Developed direct client relationships, led projects and directed junior staff
Airwatch, Inc. - Atlanta, GA: Art Director Jul. 2008 – Aug. 2009
• Was responsible for corporate branding and web design for industry-leading Wi-Fi provider and mobile device management application
Integrative Logic - Lawrenceville, GA: Senior Designer January 2007 – May 2008
Sagepath, Inc. - Atlanta, GA: Senior Designer February 2006 – January 2007
MLT Creative - Clarkston, GA: Graphic Designer October 2004 – February 2006
Education
BFA in Graphic Design: Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Core Skills
• User Interface Design
• User Experience
• Design Systems
• Icon Creation
• Wireframes & Prototypes
• Human Interface Guidelines, Material Design
• Branding & Identity
• Typography
• Art Direction
• Figma, Sketch, Creative Cloud, Framer, Principle
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills