Kate Mc Carter
About Kate Mc Carter
Kate Mc Carter serves as the Senior Director of User Experience at ALTR, where she has worked since 2023. With a background in graphic design and UX/UI design, she has held various roles at companies such as SolarWinds and Cloudyshark Studios.
Current Role at ALTR
Kate Mc Carter serves as the Senior Director of User Experience at ALTR, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user experience strategies and product offerings. Mc Carter engages with C-suite executives, marketing, sales, and development teams to align on strategic initiatives. She conducts workshops and optimization meetings with stakeholders to identify challenges and propose solutions, ensuring that user experience remains a priority in product development.
Previous Experience in User Experience Design
Prior to her current role, Mc Carter accumulated extensive experience in user experience design across various organizations. She worked at SolarWinds in multiple capacities, including Senior UX/UI Designer from 2020 to 2021 and UX/UI Designer from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she held positions at ALTR as Senior UX/UI Designer and Head of Product, contributing to the development of user-centric design solutions. Her background also includes roles at Cloudyshark Studios and Vitamin T, where she honed her graphic design skills.
Educational Background in Communication Design
Kate Mc Carter earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Communication Design from Washington University in St. Louis, completing her studies from 2011 to 2015. This educational foundation provided her with the skills necessary for a successful career in design and user experience. Her academic training has informed her approach to user-centered design and strategic problem-solving in her professional roles.
Contributions to Pattern Libraries at ALTR
At ALTR, Mc Carter has played a significant role in defining and developing pattern libraries that are utilized company-wide. These libraries serve as essential resources for maintaining consistency in design and enhancing user experience across various products. Her efforts in this area reflect her commitment to creating cohesive and effective design systems that support the organization’s goals.
Early Career in Graphic Design
Mc Carter began her career in graphic design, working as a Graphic Designer at StoryTrack in 2014 and later at Cloudyshark Studios from 2015 to 2016. These early experiences laid the groundwork for her transition into user experience design. During this time, she developed her design skills and gained valuable insights into visual communication, which she has applied throughout her career.