# Kai Hecker

> UX/UI Design | Product Design | Design Systems | Data Visualization | Ex-Forbes

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

I am an experienced UX/UI and product designer with 10+ years of experience in web, mobile, app, and product development. I bring a proven track record of delivering intuitive and user-friendly experiences across every device, screen, and surface. In addition, I have a strong interest in design systems and adhere to the principles of user-centered design. I combine technology and innovative design processes with a focus on data-heavy apps for finance, publishing, and SaaS products while ensuring compliance with corporate standards and branding.

Core skills: UX Design · Prototyping · Wireframing · Interaction Design · User Experience (UX) · Design Systems · User Interface Design · Functionality

## Work Experience
### Brand Design Manager @ Monterey Bay Aquarium
Jan 2025 – Present

### Freelance UX/UI Designer @ Kai Hecker/Design
Jan 2018 – Jan 2025
• Center for Global Development
Developed fully responsive user-centric designs for a Vaccine Prediction Tool during COVID.
• PI Expert Online
Comprehensive redesign and modernization of the core functions of a power supply
designer.
• Teradyne
UX/UI Design, Wireframes, and Prototyping for a total cost of ownership calculator.
• First Digital Merchants
Lead UX/UI Designer for a complex risk management system for financial institutions.

### UX Lead/Art Director @ EXPOSVRE
Jan 2020 – Jan 2024 | New York, NY
Functioned as the sole UX/UI Lead and Art Director for a social media app, guiding the creative vision and execution of user-centric interfaces while also producing brand and marketing designs.

### Senior UX/UI Designer @ ARInsights
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024
UX/UI Design lead for a complete re-conceptualization and redesign of the SAAS Analyst Relations platform.

### Product Designer @ Foodsmart
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
Design layouts, UI, interaction patterns, visual elements, and system components for iOS, Android, and web platforms; develop wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, and comprehensive design specifications; and collaborate with project managers and engineers.

### Design Director @ Facts First
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022
UX/UI Design, Art Direction, and Front End Development for a presidential performance website.

### UX/UI Designer @ AutoDelegate
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
UX/UI Designer for a messaging, task creation, and project management app targeted towards real estate agents.

### Web Designer @ Monterey Bay Aquarium
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Monterey, California, United States
Cross-platform visual and UX/UI design for site-wide content and CMS migration.

### Product Design Manager @ Forbes
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Greater New York City Area
Managed the day-to-day operations for the design group, assign projects and prioritized tasks for designers.

### Senior Designer @ Forbes
Jan 2000 – Jan 2017 | New York City Metropolitan Area
Led user-facing graphic design/content development for Forbes.com in collaboration with developers, producers, and editors.

### Web Designer @ Forbes
Jan 1999 – Jan 2000 | Greater New York City Area
Design and implement projects and content on Forbes.com in collaboration with web developers, producers, and editors. Involvement from conception to execution of large-scale design projects.

### Digital Imaging Technician @ MoMA
Jan 1999 – Jan 1999 | Greater New York City Area

### Photography Teaching Assistant @ International Center of Photography
Jan 1997 – Jan 1998 | Greater New York City Area


## Education
### MA in Photography
New York University

### Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA in Photography
School of Visual Arts


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kai-hecker
- Portfolio: http://www.kaihecker.de/

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Last updated: 2026-04-13