Billy McDowell
Billy McDowell

Snr. UX/UI Designer | Design Engineer | Nerd

Experience & Education

Here are some of the work experience and education I've had, but I'm always looking for new opportunities to learn and grow.

Snr. UX/UI Designer

Argus Media

Oct 2021 - Present

Leading UX/UI design for enterprise energy market intelligence platform. Designed and implemented a comprehensive design system, AI-powered search interfaces, and data visualization tools. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered solutions for complex financial and commodity trading workflows.

Frontend Developer

Freelance

2019 - Present

Developing custom web applications and websites for various clients using modern technologies including React, Next.js, and TypeScript. Specializing in responsive design, performance optimization, and creating seamless user experiences across multiple industries.

UX/UI Designer

Acadia

Jul 2019 - Oct 2021

Designed user interfaces for financial risk management and regulatory reporting software. Created wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for complex financial workflows. Conducted user research and usability testing to improve product adoption and user satisfaction.

Jr Digital Designer

AcadiaSoft

Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

Created digital marketing materials, UI components, and visual designs for fintech products. Supported senior designers in developing brand guidelines and design systems. Gained experience in user-centered design principles and modern design tools.

Education

Professional Certification Courses (17)

Formal Design Methods: Formalism and Design

Interaction Design Foundation

In Progress

Agile Methods for UX Design

Interaction Design Foundation

In Progress

Accessibility: How to Design for All

Interaction Design Foundation

In Progress

Dynamic User Experience: Design and Usability

Interaction Design Foundation

In Progress

Designing AI Experiences

Nielsen Norman Group

April 17, 2025

AI for Designers

Interaction Design Foundation

October 7, 2024

Successful Stakeholder Relationships

Nielsen Norman Group

September 23, 2024

Product and UX: Building Partnerships for Better Outcomes

Nielsen Norman Group

September 23, 2024

Design Systems Blueprint: Comprehensive Strategies for Success

Interaction Design Foundation

June 14, 2024

Being a UX Leader: Essential Skills for Any UX Practitioner

Nielsen Norman Group

February 5, 2024

Design Systems and Pattern Libraries

Nielsen Norman Group

February 5, 2024

Information Visualization

Interaction Design Foundation

November 9, 2023

Mobile User Experience

Nielsen Norman Group

April 14, 2023

Usability Testing

Nielsen Norman Group

April 14, 2023

The One-Person UX Team

Nielsen Norman Group

November 1, 2022

Application Design for Web and Desktop

Nielsen Norman Group

September 30, 2022

Designing Complex Apps for Specialized Domains

Nielsen Norman Group

March 24, 2022

Formal Education

Certificate in UX Design

Nielsen Norman Group Online

CERTIFICATE

2023

Professional Diploma in UX Design

UX Design Institute Online

DIPLOMA

2020

Photography and Video Ba Hons), 2:1

De Montfort University Leicester, UK

DEGREE

2014 - 2017

Skills

Frontend Development

ReactTypeScriptReduxMaterial UITailwindChart.jsStorybookHTML/CSS/JSGit

Design & UX

Responsive DesignAgilePrototypingUser ResearchUsability TestingWireframingUser InterviewsContextual InquiryAffinity Mapping

Connect

Feel free to contact me at [email protected]