Chris Martin

Chris Martin

Product Designer in Berkeley, CA, he/him

About

I am a product designer who specializes in action-oriented collaboration and cross-functional communication. My past experience as an artistic director and international choreographer makes chasing innovation and fostering teamwork second nature in my work.

Work Experience

2022 — Now
Remote

Innovated the seamless fusion of Vtubing's streaming and social aspects, designing comprehensive systems, leading feature development, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and collaborating closely with engineering teams to optimize UX/UI

2022 — Now
Product Designer at Upperstudy
Remote

Developed design systems for startups, ensuring brand consistency and scalability. Drove the creation of innovative features, translating product specifications into detailed design mockups for engineering teams. Managed stakeholder engagement and approvals, effectively communicating design concepts and revisions. Collaborated with engineering teams to integrate technical constraints and refine designs for optimal user experience and functionality

2009 — Now
Global

Choreographed for internationally acclaimed musical artists including BTS, Chris Lee, and Taemin. Led workshops across 50+ countries, empowering up to 500 students of diverse backgrounds and skill levels to achieve common goals.

2020 — 2022
Education Program Creator at Homework

Designed, marketed, and instructed a successful 3-month mentorship program for 8 cohorts, generating $150,000 in revenue. Managed a remote team in the development of an online educational platform. Curated self-sustaining curricula covering diverse movement techniques, including improvisation and musicality.

2013 — 2022

Led and promoted a sold-out global multimedia performance tour spanning 12 countries. Orchestrated the design, marketing, and sell-out success of merchandise including branded clothing and accessories. Directed multiple award-winning short films and annually produced and directed the Homescreen film festival event, fostering a platform for artists to showcase their collaborative work on a global scale.

2020 — 2020
Product Designer at City Dance
San Francisco

Engaged with stakeholders to align on overarching business objectives and growth prospects. Revamped the website, enhancing existing revenue streams and introducing two new ones. Conducted comprehensive market and user research, informing the design of a streamlined information architecture for improved user experience and efficiency

Certifications

2022
Product Design Course from Dribbble

Developed comprehensive case studies under the guidance of industry experts Jesse Showalter, Brad Frost, and Jessica Ko. Conducted end-to-end processes, including research, user flow design, wireframing, creation of low to high fidelity screens, prototyping, and documentation.

Contact

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