Liz Hewell Garrett

Innovative designer with a proven track record of transforming complex user journeys into intuitive user-centered experiences. Expertise in leading initiatives that drive customer growth and engagement.

EXPERIENCE

Principal Designer, Design Director II / Truist Financial

April 2022 - October 2023

  • Led and executed the redesign of Truist Long Game post-acquisition, resulting in a 4.8-star app store rating and increased user engagement
  • Achieved an outstanding 65% retention rate over three months with an engagement frequency of 4.8 days per week on a financial literacy learning feature
  • Developed and managed a growth-oriented design team; fostering autonomy and collaboration among interdisciplinary teams while efficiently managing both immediate and strategic projects
  • Pioneered innovative solutions to digital experiences and internal tools supporting various lines of business within the bank
  • Fostered a high-performing workplace culture by working seamlessly cross-functionally to drive cohesive project execution and delivery

Senior Product Designer / Long Game Savings, Inc

May 2017 - April 2022

  • Achieved a 25% increase in user savings by developing a personalized savings platform with low customer acquisition costs, resulting in an average user engagement of 4.5 days per week
  • Spearheaded the creation of a visionary 0-1 consumer mobile app, owning the design process including strategic vision, UX and UI design, prototyping, usability testing, and final production handoff
  • Established and managed a scalable design system
  • Directed artistic vision for 40+ games, collaborating with engineering and product teams to enhance core user experiences while driving growth and retention
  • Optimized onboarding and authentication flows to facilitate a strategic pivot to B2B-2C, conducted usability testing and data analysis for informed design decisions that met business objectives

Product Designer / TipTalk, Inc.

November 2015 - January 2017

  • Designed a Q&A video messaging feature for TipTalk, Inc which was a messaging platform connecting users to professionals, experts, and stars. Designed for both the mobile and desktop browser experience.
  • Revitalized brand direction, refining style and enhancing user experience.

SKILLS

  • Design Leadership
  • Vision & Strategy
  • UX Research & Discovery
  • Visual Design
  • Information Architecture
  • Creative Direction
  • Design Systems
  • Wireframing & Prototyping
  • Journey Mapping
  • User Testing
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Stakeholder management
  • Graphic Design
  • Figma
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • UserTesting

EDUCATION

B.A. Double Concentration: Graphic Design and Painting

Anderson University, Anderson, SC

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

CERTIFICATIONS

Mastering Leadership Dynamics

Truist Leadership Institute, 2023

Design Leadership Fundamentals

Design Dept, 2022

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Liz Hewell Garrett