Julia Wilson
Design Team Manager
Staff Designer
UX Researcher
Digital Adoption Strategist
julia@uxpearls.com
Data Visualization
eLearning
Research Insights
Experience
Startups, Universities, Corporate Giants
Uplight /
AutoGrid
Design Manager / Staff Designer
2021 - present
Full time
Integrated Supply Network
Lead Experience Designer
2020 - 2021
Full time
Colorado School of Mines
Faculty - Design Engineering
2019 - 2020
Part time
Deloitte Audit Consulting
Training Experience Designer
2019
Freelance
DCP Energy Lab Incubator
Lead UX Strategist Design/Research
2017-2019
Full time
Cisco Hardware Systems
Usability
Researcher
2017
Freelance
Lessons From My Design, Management and Strategy Roles
Bring Clarity Early to Ambiguous Projects
I facilitated workshops with utility managers and technical experts to define core program success in a new operational space.
Deeply Understand Use Cases to Bring Simplicity to Complexity
I designed and tested digital tools on a tight timeline while advocating for utility users and their success in grid operations.
Build Solid Relationships with Your Internal Experts
I drove digital adoption from the ground up in the energy industry by partnering with frontline operations teams to create ownership in the environmental applications.
Lead Process Alignment of Stakeholders, Design, Product and Engineering
I co-create processes and accountability with my teams so they have ownership in building a collaborative and effective working environment.
Say What Needs to be Said in Service to Efficient and Impactful Outcomes.
As my product partner says, "I love being on calls where you are present. I can guarantee that you'll ask the hard questions." I'm curious, fearless and compassionate at the right time.
Normalize Getting Messy, Creative and Honest with Key Stakeholders
I facilitate design thinking exercises to understand challenges and build customer centric journeys that support business goals.
Guide Teams To Become Systems Thinkers
I coached product/design partners and graduating engineers to integrate systems level problem solving into their projects.
Diverge From the Norm to Discover Innovative Business Opportunities
I embedded test drives and auto sales into the scheduled maintenance experience.
Swarm and Review Consistently
I empower teams to collaborate and iterate quickly and effectively through structured design reviews.
Tell Powerful Stories to Impact Decision Makers
User experience studies available upon request.
Assess Your Darlings to Evolve with the Market
Design briefs available upon request.
Tools I Use
Figma Design and Prototyping
Lucidspark Whiteboarding
Jira Product Management
Adobe XD Design and Prototyping
User Testing
Platform
Canva Video Production
Miro
Whiteboarding
Adobe Express
Social Media
Sketch
Design
Canvas Learning Platform
