# Patrick Northey > Research Scientist | Web Designer Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/patricknorthey Hi there! I'm Patrick Northey, a passionate and creative UX/UI Designer with a strong background in Neuroscience. I have a keen eye for detail and a flair for creating intuitive and visually appealing user experiences. My journey in design began with a BA in Neuroscience from UC Berkeley, where I honed my research and analytical skills. Later, I delved into the world of UX/UI Design through General Assembly's immersive program, where I gained expertise in crafting seamless digital experiences. As a designer, I possess a versatile skill set that includes UX and UI design, illustration, strategy presentations, wireframes, and mockups. I excel in conducting user research, utilizing techniques like surveys, user personas, and journey maps to inform my design decisions. Proficient in various design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, and MS Office, I ensure that my designs are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work on exciting projects like the Gamers Next Door dating app, Child's Play Box subscription box, and Bluskill job finder, among others. These experiences have allowed me to demonstrate my ability to create impactful solutions for diverse user needs. In my recent role as a Product Designer at Black Ouro Services LDA, I led the design of a multi-functional platform for the oil & gas industry, implementing user feedback to optimize the design. As a Product Designer at Kutline, I spearheaded the end-to-end design of their website, showcasing my talent for seamless user experiences in a competitive streaming market. Additionally, my time at KnowCap Atlanta as a UX/UI Designer involved a comprehensive redesign of the internal stripe integration platform and client projects, highlighting my dedication to enhancing user experience and improving efficiency. Prior to my design career, I worked as a Senior Research Associate at Charles River Labs, contributing to scientific research and presenting my findings at prestigious conferences. My experience in scientific research has honed my attention to detail and ability to thrive in high-pressure environments. If you're looking for a passionate UX/UI Designer who is committed to creating user-centric and innovative solutions, I'd love to connect! Feel free to reach out to me at northeyp@gmail.com or visit my portfolio at patricknorthey.com. Let's collaborate and make the digital world more intuitive and enjoyable for users together! ## Work Experience ### Research Scientist @ Quantall Jan 2023 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area - Led the overhaul of Quantall LLC’s web presence, transforming a basic site into a visually stunning, user-centric website using Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Webflow. - Spearheaded the rebranding initiative, including logo redesign, creation of a comprehensive Brand & Style Guide, and crafting of a mission statement, embedding a cohesive brand identity across the new website. - Ensured the website not only reflected Quantall’s innovative spirit in biotech but also optimized user engagement through modern design practices and SEO strategies. - Worked closely with the company's leadership to align the website and branding materials with their strategic vision, significantly enhancing online visibility and appeal to a broad biotech audience. - Applied iterative design and feedback loops to refine the site's functionality and aesthetics, contributing to an improved digital footprint and increased business inquiries. ### Product Designer @ Repriv.ai Jan 2023 – Present - Helped design and ideate Repriv.ai, leveraging OpenAI to develop AI-driven 'personas' for enhanced business insights, overseeing concept to UX/UI design of the platform and marketing site. - Directed the full design cycle, focusing on user-centric interfaces and seamless user experiences, ensuring the platform's intuitiveness and visual appeal. - Applied design thinking to address user needs, facilitating a tailored and innovative interaction model for diverse business users. - Ensured designs were technically feasible and boundary-pushing, working closely with developers to actualize visionary UI concepts. - Refined platform through user testing, prioritizing feedback to boost engagement and user satisfaction significantly. - Utilized advanced design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch) for high-fidelity prototyping, bringing complex AI functionalities to life in a user-friendly manner. - Integrated SEO and accessibility standards to broaden reach and inclusivity of the platform and its marketing efforts. - Influenced Repriv.ai’s strategic direction using data-driven insights, adapting to market trends to sustain its competitive advantage ### Freelance Web Designer @ Unknown Jan 2021 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area As a versatile freelance web designer, I specialize in building engaging digital experiences and developing brand identities for clients across diverse industries. Leveraging a combination of freelancing platforms such as Fiverr and Upwork, alongside cultivating relationships with previous clients, I've successfully built a robust client base. Key Skills: - Proficient in developing brand identities, conducting comprehensive research, and executing full platform designs to align with client objectives and user needs. - Skilled in conducting user testing to refine designs and enhance user experience. - Experienced in utilizing industry-standard tools including Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Webflow to create visually stunning and functional websites. - Adept at high-level graphic design, creating custom graphics, editing photos, and crafting compelling marketing materials to elevate client branding and messaging. Highlights: - Demonstrated ability to attract and retain clients through exceptional design work, resulting in positive feedback and repeat business. - Consistently exceeded client expectations by delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail. - Successfully collaborated with clients to understand their unique requirements and translate them into visually impactful digital solutions that drive business results. ### UX/UI Designer @ kutline Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 • Spearheaded end-to-end design of the Kutline website, encompassing back-end live-streaming control panels and front-end event discovery pages, event creation, and artist sign-up flows. • Developed comprehensive wireframes and prototypes for the entire website, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience. • Conducted in-depth competitive analysis, engaging stakeholder interviews, and early-stage concept design to deliver a high-performing solution in a fiercely competitive streaming market. ### UX/UI Designer @ BLACK OURO SERVICES LDA Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 • Led the planning and design of a multi-functional platform for tracking QA reports and documentation in the oil & gas industry. • Developed a comprehensive solution encompassing calendar tracking, product tracking, and a dedicated employee reporting portal. • Conducted user testing sessions with industry executives, gathering valuable feedback to iterate and optimize the design. • Provided front-end wireframes for the marketing website, along with additional digital assets and a compelling physical marketing brochure. ### UX Designer @ KnowCap Interactive Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 • Conducted an in-depth audit and implemented a comprehensive redesign of the internal stripe integration platform, improving efficiency and user experience. • Revamped the internal design library project, enhancing usability and streamlining the design process. Redesigned mobile application screens to align with modern UI trends and best practices. • Owned the design side of an external ad analytics platform client project. Conducted extensive competitive analysis and designed the main dashboard and ad-view pages for optimal user clarity and ease of use. ### UX Apprentice @ General Assembly Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area Easel.ly Search Redesign • Lead Designer [Nov 2020] • Designed and conceptualized workable prototypes for testing against the current user experience • Designed multiple functional prototypes to find optimal user flow and experience • Pitched alternative design concepts to client and presented packaged handoff documents for implementation on the website ORCA Card Mobile Site Design [concept] • UX Designer [Oct 2020] • Designed mobile site for improved site architecture, user flow and accessibility • Interviewed ORCA card users and conducted domain research to construct user persona • Collaborated on design studios and wireframing over Zoom, Figma and Miro Charles River Workflow Digitization Project [Jan 2020] • Designed digital documents for fast, precise data entry for technicians and readability for study directors • Created and implemented new tracking system for new hire training and skill proficiency checks ### Senior Research Scientist @ Charles River Laboratories Jan 2016 – Jan 2020 • Designed product for behavioral experiments in the lab • Trained 6-8 new technicians on all experimental methods within 3 months of hire • Designed new tracking system for technician proficiency checks • Owned the operational side of research experiments • Presented 5 research posters at the 2019 Society for Neuroscience Conference • Demonstrated and explained experimental methods to potential clients to build trust and business • Surgical Skills include stereotaxic surgeries, JV cannulations, EEG implantations, minipump implantations, voltametry • Dosing skills include IP, PO, SC (Rat and Mouse), Intrathecal and Epidural (Rat) • Ran behavioral assays (NOR, Y-Maze, Fear Conditioning, Light/Dark Box, Open Field, Rotometry), in-vitro and in-vivo microdialysis experiments (Push-pull, Metaquant, Normal) • Post experiment duties include animal tissue dissections, readying tissues for client pickup, administrative paperwork ### Laboratory Technician @ Banfield Lab Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Berkeley, Ca • Studied effect of different rainfalls on carbon and other nutrients stored in grassland soils, especially in relation to the microorganisms in the soil and their metabolic activity at different depths • Worked independently to process soil samples for DNA extraction, CN elemental analysis, moisture analysis, pH analysis • Analyzed and presented experimental data in lab meetings • Implemented new organizational system for lab bench and sample storage according to EHS Standards ### Sales Associate @ Gap Inc. Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Bellevue, WA ## Education ### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Neuroscience University of California, Berkeley Jan 2012 – Jan 2016 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/patricknorthey - Portfolio: https://patricknorthey.com/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/patricknorthey JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/patricknorthey/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-25