Russell Beaver
About Russell Beaver
Russell Beaver is the Product Design Lead for Design Systems & Product Innovation at Alight Solutions in Chicago, Illinois, with a background in various freelance art direction and design roles in the Greater Chicago Area.
Company
Russell Beaver is currently employed at Alight Solutions, located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. In his role, he leads the company's design efforts specifically in Design Systems and Product Innovation. He also runs his own venture, Russell Beaver Design, in the United States.
Title
Russell Beaver holds the title of Product Design Lead, Design Systems & Product Innovation at Alight Solutions. He is responsible for spearheading design initiatives that aim to cultivate a cohesive design vision and drive innovation within the company.
Education and Expertise
Russell Beaver earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design from Kendall College of Art and Design. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in design principles and graphic design, helping him make significant contributions in his professional roles.
Professional Background
Prior to his current role at Alight Solutions, Russell Beaver gained extensive experience in the Greater Chicago Area. He served as Associate Creative Director, Digital at Aisle Rocket for three years. He also worked in various freelance roles, including Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer, at organizations such as Downtown Partners Chicago, closerlook, inc., The Integer Group, FCB Global, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, Popskull, and Havas Worldwide Chicago.
Achievements
At Alight Solutions, Russell Beaver leads the Alight Worklife™ Design System. He has played a key role in defining the system's foundation, patterns, UI components, documentation, tools, and workflows. Additionally, he manages a multidisciplinary team comprising UX designers, accessibility specialists, content designers, front-end developers, and researchers. His efforts are focused on creating designs that empower confident decision-making and shape the future of work life through empathetic UX design.