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Hi, I’m Erik Taylor – a digital designer dedicated to creating tailored, impactful experiences to help people succeed. Welcome to my portfolio.

I’m a UX designer with 5+ years experience crafting user-centered solutions that align with strategic business goals. I’m seeking to bring my expertise to an innovative, collaborative team.

I’m a systems thinker with a high bar for quality. From process to pixels, I’ll collaborate with you, learn from you, and help deliver successful solutions.

I bring end-to-end product acumen, seamlessly integrating vision, strategy, discovery, and delivery. Together, we’ll collaborate to achieve maximum impact and drive meaningful results.

I take great pride in my craft and have a passion for continuous learning and mentoring others. I excel at building cross-functional partnerships and thrive in navigating complex and ambiguous environments to deliver impactful results.

I’m {highly.technical} and, while (I’m ≠ engineer), I’m comfortable navigating & communicating complex systems and workflows. For example, I built (this.site) from scratch.

My Projects

Transforming the WFG Agent Experience: A User-Centered Redesign

  • Executed user research with interviews and usability tests
  • Designed and tested wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes
  • Developed a scalable and consistent design system
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Boosting Advisor Efficiency With a Renovated Navigation Experience

  • Facilitated navigation redesign from start to finish.
  • Conducted research to identify agent needs.
  • Managed testing and refinements for usability.
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Driving Adoption and Engagement with IBM’s Digital Sellers Guidebook

  • Engaged users to design a centralized resource.
  • Focused on user needs to drive platform adoption.
  • Delivered a solution that became a key IBM resource.
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My Story

I’m a Denver-based UX Designer who loves turning complicated ideas into easy, meaningful digital experiences. With experience in financial services and global tech, I focus on creating things like wireframes, prototypes, and journey maps that make sense for both users and stakeholders. I enjoy diving into user research, solving tricky problems, and working closely with teams to find the best solutions. My portfolio reflects my passion for human-centered design—balancing what users need with what businesses aim to achieve. I’m all about clear communication, collaboration, and agile ways of working, especially in fast-moving projects where design really matters.

My Work History

UX Designer at Transamerica
2020 - 2024
Product Owner / UX Designer at IBM
2015 - 2019
Content Lead at IBM
2010 - 2015
Copywriter at IBM
2008 - 2010
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Testimonials

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Adam ReedDesign Lead, Transamerica

“Working with Erik as his manager and design partner, I admired his passion for deep customer empathy, collaborative approach, and focus on continuous improvement. He continually sought feedback on his ideas and performance, and was always interested in how he could better serve customers and his teams. Erik has a bright future in UX as a lead designer and a valuable teammate.”

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Joseph PhamUX Designer, Transamerica

“Erik and I seamlessly collaborated on many design projects, including our ambitious redesign of the life customer and agent portal. He was always generous with his time, reviewing my work and offering thoughtful feedback, and I could always count on him for help when needed. Beyond his vast technical knowledge and skills, Erik brought a friendly and approachable energy to the team that made working with him delightful. Any team would be lucky to have him, and I can’t recommend him highly enough!”

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Richard BogdonDirector, Digital Marketing at Transamerica

“During Erik’s time with us, he consistently demonstrated exceptional skill, creativity, and a calming demeanor that fostered collaboration and trust among team members. Erik’s expertise, thoughtfulness, and steady presence make him a tremendous asset to any team. I wholeheartedly recommend Erik and am confident he will contribute significantly to any project or organization.”

Designing to make lives better.

My mission is to create experiences that empower users and drive business success. Let’s connect to talk about how I can help your team bring ideas to life.

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