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Sammy Jean

UI/UX Designer

Crafting digital experiences where design meets
code meets motion. Charlotte, NC.

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Dynamic designer
at the intersection
of form & function.

I'm a UX/UI designer and front-end developer with deep roots in higher education and the creative industry. I bridge the gap between compelling visual storytelling and rock-solid engineering — from interactive web builds to motion graphics that move people.

With a Master's in Online Communication & Web Design from the University of Florida and experience from educational institutions, large and small companies, I bring academic rigor and real-world craft to every project.

8+ Years Experience
120+ Projects Delivered
6 Disciplines
Currently
Senior Application
Engineer
Jacksonville University
Also
Adjunct Professor
Southern New Hampshire University & Liberty University

What I bring
to the table.

UX / UI Design

Figma, Adobe XD, wireframing, prototyping, user research, design thinking, accessibility (WCAG AA & ADA compliance).

Front-End Development

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, API integrations, Shopify, Framer, responsive builds.

Motion Graphics

After Effects, motion design, promo videos, broadcast graphics, title sequences, and cinematic storytelling.

Strategy & Leadership

Project management, KPI tracking, cross-team collaboration, Marketing Cloud / email marketing, CX design.

Career timeline.

Work

2024 – Present

Senior Application Engineer

Jacksonville University

Human-centered design across web properties, ADA compliance, API integrations, Shopify, Framer, full lifecycle development.

2023 – Present

Adjunct Professor

Southern New Hampshire University & Liberty University

Instructing UI/UX principles, web design, and interactive media with real-world tools and industry-current curriculum.

2022 – 2024

User Interface Designer

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Website redesigns, WCAG accessibility standards, KPI-driven iterations, HTML5/CSS/JS builds across institutional platforms.

2021 – 2022

Front-End & UI/UX Developer

Elevation Church

Compelling web experiences with Tailwind CSS, JavaScript, and human-centered design principles.

2019 – 2021

Front-End & UI/UX Developer

The Church of Eleven22

User research, iterative design, ADA compliance, impactful UI builds with Bootstrap and JavaScript.

2019 – 2020

Digital Assets Manager

Wounded Warrior Project

Managed digital assets, web materials, and instructional content for a nationally recognized nonprofit.

Education

2020 – 2023

M.A. Online Communication & Web Design

University of Florida

UI/UX, user research, communication theory, and code. A three-pronged approach to design mastery.

2013 – 2018

B.S. Communication & Media

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Writing, new media, marketing, e-commerce, and digital media production.

2024

Google UX Design Certificate

Coursera / Google

UX foundations, wireframing, prototyping, and user testing methodologies.

2023

Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner

IBM

IBM's enterprise-scale design thinking framework for speed and organizational impact.

Projects that
define the craft.