# Alex Hawthorne

> UI/UX Designer, Project Manager

Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/alexhawthorne

Creative UI/UX Designer experienced in optimizing products for their users by implementing research, building interactive prototypes, and iterating based on user feedback. I prioritize clarity or purpose, function, and providing people with a consistently inspiring & memorable user experience.

NOTE: As of now, I am open to and interested in taking on clients. Please reach out to: alex@ahdo.us

My services include:
 > Designing and building research-based interactive prototypes
 > Improving existing designs for current and new users alike
 > Working with Developers and in cross-functional teams to implement ideal solutions efficiently

## Work Experience
### UI/UX Designer, Project Manager @ Belden Inc.
Jan 2025 – Present
- Auditing and re-designing Lead Generation processes
- Design system updates
- Designing and developing website and email templates

### UI/UX Designer: Web Design, App Design, and more @ Freelance
Jan 2025 – Present | Palo Alto, California, United States and Remote
Creating user experiences for websites, applications, and other digital experiences. Designing Information Architecture, Components, Interactions, and Visual Designs. Conducting and presenting User Research, Market Research, and User Acceptance Testing. Auditing and iterating designs.

### User Experience Designer, Products & User Interfaces @ LinkedTrust
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025
Designed web applications and websites for blockchain-based authentication. Led a cross-functional product discovery team to create new features for existing web applications. Mentored Designers and helped them with their design projects. Discovered and shared new insights through user research.

### Design Project Manager, User Interface Designer @ Community Dreams Foundation
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025
Designed a mobile app for career mentorship. Established target users through research, identified scope and constraints. Created an interactive prototype and for user feedback. Presented app, got key stakeholder approval, and prepared for development. Was promoted from UX/UI Designer to Project Manager, overseeing the creation of the app.

### Volunteer - UX, UI, & Product Design @ Multiple
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024
Helping non-profit organizations serve others by designing websites, web applications, design systems, and more. Volunteering includes:
- IFEL (Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership)
- Dalit Solidarity
- NAFC (National Association For Continence)

### Assistant Film Editor @ Believe Limited
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Los Angeles, California, United States
For documentary feature-films. Implemented technical solutions to improve cross-functional workflow of global teams. Worked in post-production team to shape meaningful stories.

### Assistant Film Editor @ Entertainment 2 Affect Change
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Los Angeles, California, United States
For documentary feature-films. Worked in post-production team to shape meaningful stories.

### Production Assistant on film sets @ Soundcloud, Ruffles, HBO
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Los Angeles, California, United States
Worked on film and commercial sets throughout Los Angeles.

### Personal Assistant to a Film Director @ Roxana Baldovin
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Beverly Hills, California, United States
Worked on a team of assistants and artists to streamline a commercial director's operations. I also crafted her pitches.

### Digital Content Producer / Social Media Analytics @ MealEnders
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area
Created digital marketing strategies and campaigns using analytics.


## Education
### Bachelor of Arts - BA in Visual Media Arts
Emerson College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alex-hawthorne-
- Website: https://ah-ux.com

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Last updated: 2026-02-23