Mikel Rosenthal
About Mikel Rosenthal
Mikel Rosenthal is a Lead User Experience Designer at AVANT Communications, specializing in design systems with over eight years of experience. He has previously held senior design roles at various companies, including TransUnion, GE Healthcare, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Missouri State University.
Work at Avant
Mikel Rosenthal has been serving as the Lead User Experience Designer at AVANT Communications since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience through effective design strategies. His responsibilities include coordinating user research efforts to identify and resolve user pain points, ensuring that the design process remains user-centered.
Previous Experience in User Experience Design
Prior to his current position, Mikel Rosenthal held several significant roles in user experience design. He worked at TransUnion as a Senior Product Designer and Design System Architect from 2018 to 2019. He also served as a Senior UX/UI Product Designer and Design Systems Specialist at GE Healthcare from 2020 to 2021. His experience includes a role at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas as a Senior Visual Designer and Design Systems Architect during 2018 to 2019.
Design Systems Expertise
Mikel Rosenthal has focused on design systems for the past eight years, showcasing a deep specialization in this area. He has created, implemented, and documented standards and best practices for front-end UI. His commitment to maintaining high-quality design standards is evident in his work across various organizations.
Education and Background
Mikel Rosenthal studied at Missouri State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BA) in Mass Media & Design with a focus on Electronic Arts from 1997 to 2001. This educational background laid the foundation for his career in design and user experience.
Career Timeline
Mikel Rosenthal's career spans multiple roles in user experience and design. He worked at Maven Wave Partners as a UX Team Senior Lead and Design Systems Architect from 2004 to 2018. His earlier experience includes positions at Biersma Creative as a Senior Design and UX Lead from 2006 to 2013 and at Firebelly Design as a Senior Graphic Designer from 2002 to 2005. He also briefly worked at SurePeople as a Senior UX/UI Visual Designer in 2020.