Missy Katner
About Missy Katner
Missy Katner is a UX Content Designer at Acquia, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in content strategy and UX design, having previously held positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Widen.
Work at Acquia
Missy Katner has been employed at Acquia as a UX Content Designer since 2022. In this role, she collaborates with cross-functional teams utilizing tools such as Figma and Jira to create content for Acquia's products. She is responsible for managing customer-facing feature release content requests and ensuring adherence to tight deadlines. Additionally, she conducts research projects to test the usability of product content, ensuring that it meets user needs. Her work emphasizes the development and communication of a consistent writing style and tone across the organization.
Previous Experience
Before joining Acquia, Missy Katner held several positions that contributed to her expertise in content strategy and user experience design. She worked as a Content Strategist and UX Lead at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, she was a UX Researcher at Widen for 8 months in 2021. Her early career included roles as an Editorial Intern at Rodale Inc. and Delta Sky Magazine, as well as a Communications Intern at Mississippi Valley Conservancy. She also served as a Copywriter and Content Marketing Specialist at the University of Wisconsin System from 2014 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Missy Katner holds a Graduate Capstone Certificate in User Experience Design from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which she completed from 2018 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Viterbo University, graduating in 2012. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her work in UX content design, enabling her to effectively conduct content audits, competitive analyses, and heuristic evaluations to enhance user experience.
Skills and Tools
In her current role and previous positions, Missy Katner has developed a range of skills relevant to UX content design. She is proficient in using design and project management tools such as Figma and Jira. Her expertise includes conducting usability research, managing content requests, and ensuring that content aligns with user needs. She is also experienced in developing writing styles and tones that are consistent across various platforms and projects.