# William Vazquez > Principle Product Experience Designer at The Aerospace Corporation Location: El Segundo, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/williamvazquez Innovative, passionate and experienced leader in Product UI/UX Design. Proficient skills in user-centered design principles & methodologies, HCI and front-end development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript). My level of expertise has led to professional experiences in digital marketing, UI/UX design, and mobile app development in both Android & iOS. Whether it is leading a design project or working with a team of developers, I have successfully built sustainable products from concept to production with a high return on investment (ROI’s) in a competitive industry. Please review the work below for further details. Capabilities Include: • Product Design • UI/UX Design • UX Research • Visual UI Design • Rapid Prototyping • 3D CAD Design • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving • Wireframing • Information Architecture • Agile Scrum • Research & Analytics • Branding & Identity • Strategy & Planning • Ecommerce • HTML/CSS/JavaScript • VR/AR/MR Design • Sketch, Invision, Adobe Creative Suite • Growing knowledge of Unity & Unreal Engine ## Work Experience ### Principle Product Experience Designer @ The Aerospace Corporation Jan 2018 – Present | El Segundo Lead designer in the visualization and immersive technology department responsible for building high-end visualization apps for various government and military customers utilizing VR, AR, Mobile platforms. I lead design on external/internal UX/UI design on innovative apps game-changing space technologies. I work on R&D projects that include gaming simulation platforms, plug-n-play satellite technologies, autonomy, robotics, and AI for space. I have worked on dozens of the most advanced space systems, leading design development and engineering teams. Design - Lead design development and launch of dozens of applications. Building design systems for interactive VR, AR, Mobile platforms. From information architecting to concept art phase, through design development, reviews, integration, testing, and deployment - Lead UX/UI design on storytelling presentations, concept art, motion graphics, and video production to solve complex problems for customers across the space mission enterprise Innovation - Develop projects to cultivate design innovation ecosystems through collaboration across the organization. - Lead design systems and design integration of technologies leading to inventions for space exploration systems. Research and Development - Lead efforts in a broad range of technical areas, including AI, software apps, satellite technologies, interactive design, VR/AR , and video game design - Led design development and integration of technology strategy efforts that spanned multiple areas and integrated hundreds of projects Engineering and Teams - Cultivate strong relationships across engineering and business to support existing technology platforms and create new products and services to support growth. - Lead teams design development for plug-n-play technologies, digital simulation, gaming platforms, and AI for space apps - Lead teams of engineers, scientists, and business partners to develop products and services in a range of technology areas ### Founder & Design Director | Design facilitator & Consultant @ vazquezdesign.com Jan 2005 – Present | United States At Vazquez Design, we are passionate about transforming ideas into extraordinary user experiences. We believe in the power of design thinking, meticulous planning, and innovative solutions to create products that resonate with users worldwide. About Us: We are a dynamic design consultancy dedicated to crafting exceptional UX/UI design products that leave a lasting impact. From the initial spark of creativity to the final deployment, our team is driven by the pursuit of excellence. What Sets Us Apart: - Design Thinking: Our core approach is rooted in design thinking, allowing us to uncover unique insights and create intuitive user experiences that stand out in the market. - Facilitating Design: We facilitate the entire design process, from ideation to execution, fostering collaboration and creativity among cross-functional teams. - Brand Strategizing & Planning: We understand the importance of aligning design with brand identity. Our strategists ensure that every pixel and interaction aligns with your brand's essence. - Concept to Deployment: We take your ideas from the sketchbook and bring them to life, delivering world-class products that delight users globally. My Role as Founder & Design Director: As the founder and design director of Vazquez Design, I am deeply committed to our mission. My role is to lead our team in pushing the boundaries of design innovation, ensuring that every project we undertake embodies our dedication to excellence. With a background in building UX/UI designs for future interface for emerging tech, I bring a unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking to every project. ### Art Director & Lead Product UI/UX Designer @ RageOn! Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 | Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area RageOn! is the simplest custom creation marketplace for on demand printing solutions that unite creators, brands and fans to make products instantly on their phone or desktop. As a leader in the highest quality all-over-printing, their products range anywhere from t-shirts, tank tops, shower curtains, pillows, and more. • Lead UI/UX and designed projects from concept to production, working primarily on the RageOn Platform (responsible for over $5M in annual revenue)  • Utilizing a systematic UI/UX Design process that ensures a high-level of success for each project delivered • Researched and analyzed competitive landscape within our industry • Generated wireframes, interactive low/high-fidelity prototypes (Invision), and visual UI design mockups (Sketch) • Participated in client usability studies and testing • Communicated with Product Owners to acquire clear business requirements and delivered designs on time • Worked hands-on with the development team on HTML/CSS to ensure accurate design implementation within our platforms • Lead scrum teams within agile software development process to work more efficiency in conjunction with the UI/UX process • Conducted stakeholder reviews and presentations • Lead the design of the RageOn platform which resulted in $15M+ revenue, 550K+ users, and 30M+ user generated products in the marketplace • Organized the on boarding and building of the store brands for the following partners: KISS, Lisa Frank, Black Eyed Peas, Shaq, and Hulk Hogan ### Adjunct Product Design Professor @ Progressive Arts Alliance Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Progressive Arts Alliance is Cleveland’s leading learning experience for students, educators, and artists by designing and implementing innovative, arts-integrated, project-based learning programs in the Cleveland community. • Instructed a series of product design work shops to over sixty students from all backgrounds and ages • Developed product design lesson plans • Provided hands on training with using adobe illustrator and rapid prototyping machines ### Lead Product UI/UX Designer & Digital Sculptor Intern @ 4D Parts Direct Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 | 26239 Broadway Ave Oakwood Villiage, Oh 44146 4D Parts Direct is online 3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping Service that offer design assistance, full color 3D printed business cards, promotional products, and fully functional design prototypes. • Managed UI/UX and visual design for all products • Developed 3D concepts and prototypes for clients using ZBrush • Worked closely with stakeholders, clients and the engineering team to ensure accurate execution of all design concepts ## Education ### Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA in Industrial and Product Design Cleveland Institute of Art ### Full Stack Web Development Certificate in Computer Science Case Western Reserve University ### Design Thinking Bootcamp: Make Impact and Drive Growth in Your Organization in Design Thinking Stanford University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/william-vazquez - Behance: https://www.behance.net/wvazquez --- Source: https://flows.cv/williamvazquez JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/williamvazquez/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-31