Justin Ryder
About Justin Ryder
Justin Ryder is a UX Designer with a background in Social Anthropology. He has worked at various organizations, including Achievers and CrowdRiff, and possesses a strong interest in understanding human behavior to enhance user experience design.
Work at Achievers
Justin Ryder has been employed at Achievers as a UX Designer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience through the application of human-centered design principles. His work involves understanding user needs and behaviors to create effective digital products. He continues to contribute to the company's mission of improving employee engagement and recognition.
Previous Experience in UX Design
Before joining Achievers, Justin Ryder worked as a Product Designer at CrowdRiff from 2019 to 2021. He also held a position as a UX Designer at Therefore Interactive from 2017 to 2019. His experience in these roles involved designing user interfaces and improving user interactions with digital products, emphasizing usability and user satisfaction.
Education and Expertise
Justin Ryder holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Anthropology (Honours) from Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he studied from 2008 to 2013. He furthered his education with a Master’s Degree in Social Anthropology from York University, completed between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in User Experience Design from George Brown College in 2017. His academic background supports his strong interest in understanding human behavior, which he applies in his UX design work.
Background in Research and Communications
Justin Ryder began his career as a Researcher at Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2010 for a period of seven months. He also worked as a Communications Assistant at United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick from 2008 to 2011. These roles provided him with foundational skills in research and communication, which have informed his approach to UX design.
Problem-Solving Approach in UX Design
Justin Ryder possesses a natural curiosity and inquisitiveness that drives his approach to problem-solving in UX design. He emphasizes understanding user needs and behaviors, which allows him to create user-centered solutions. His commitment to applying human-centered design principles is evident in his contributions to digital product design.