Melissa Gallagher

Melissa Gallagher

Senior Product Designer in Connecticut, She/her

About

I'm a passionate product designer with over a decade in the design industry creating digital solutions that prioritize user experience without compromising business objectives. I’m committed to purposeful design, always keeping the user at the heart of every decision.

Speaking

2023

Interview with Jeremey Miller from Beyond UX Design Podcast on the importance of UX Audits, how to conduct one, and resources to make them easier.

Work Experience

2022 — Now
Remote, US
  • Conceptualize, wireframe, and prototype visual designs for digital products with a high degree of precision.

  • Maintain Figma-based design systems rooted in atomic design principles for client and in-house Headway projects.

  • Conduct in-depth UX/UI audits of existing products and compile findings into a comprehensive report with well-defined recommendations. Clients include PagerDuty, Hannah Bower, and Cellcom.

  • Execute and synthesize proprietary research through user interviews, and unmoderated and moderated usability tests. Clients include PagerDuty, Cellcom, and Kimberly-Clarke (Huggies).

  • Moderate and document virtual project kick-offs, workshops, and brainstorming sessions.

  • Collaborate closely with engineering and product strategy departments to ensure timely delivery of final products.

2019 — 2022
Shelton, CT
  • Designed and launched Dynata’s e-Rewards Opinion Panel app for iOS and Android. The platform has a reach of over 400,000 monthly active users.

  • Rebranded, redesigned, and launched Dynata’s Opinion Outpost and OpinionWorld panel websites in over 20 countries.

  • Supported cross-functional team recruitment effort of Dynata’s loyalty partner websites by leading design for digital marketing campaigns. Partners include Macy’s, FabKids, and Honda.

  • Created style guides and reusable components to ensure brand consistency across a global design team.

2018 — 2019
Wallingford, CT
  • Design digital marketing material for over 1,300 local stores including digital menu boards, online display banners, sell sheets, and more.

  • Layout and code responsive emails with a reach of over 4 million subscribers.

  • Create promotional and everyday creative assets for Edible Arrangements eCommerce website.

2017 — 2018
Southington, CT
  • Worked on packaging design that enhanced brand recognition and ensured compliance with industry standards.

  • Maintained consistency in brand visual elements across North American product lines.

  • Designed graphics for trade shows, product launches, and promotional events, ensuring they effectively communicated key messages.

2015 — 2017
Remote, USA
  • In 2016 TrainSimple was acquired by Pluralsight.

  • Create engaging visual assets that align with Pluralsight’s mission to democratize tech skills through online learning including landing pages, social media graphics, email campaigns, and tradeshow displays.

  • Collaborate with marketing teams to translate complex concepts into campaigns.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic/Information Design at Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT