Justin Leonard
About Justin Leonard
Justin Leonard is a Principal User Experience Architect at Axway, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in user experience design, having held various roles at companies such as American Express and Outreach, Inc.
Work at Axway
Justin Leonard has been serving as the Principal User Experience Architect at Axway since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience across various service platforms. He creates and maintains a Design Language System to ensure consistency in UX design. His responsibilities include balancing product, development, and user-centered goals to shape the overall product strategy. His work contributes to the improvement of user interactions with Axway's services.
Previous Experience
Before joining Axway, Justin Leonard held several positions in the field of user experience and design. He worked at American Express as a Senior User Experience Architect from 2018 to 2020, where he contributed to projects in both Phoenix, Arizona, and New York, NY. Prior to that, he was an Art Director at Outreach, Inc. from 2009 to 2010, and a Web Designer/Developer at Bulletin Wireless from 2010 to 2011. His diverse experience spans multiple companies and roles, showcasing his adaptability in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Justin Leonard studied at Brooks College, where he achieved an Associate of Science degree in Animation from 2002 to 2004. His educational background provides a foundation for his work in user experience design. He has developed tools and methodologies for UX adoption and has led teams for products with millions of active users globally. His expertise is recognized through his speaking and training engagements with groups such as Nielsen Norman and Corgi Academy.
Design and User Experience Initiatives
Throughout his career, Justin Leonard has been involved in various design and user experience initiatives. He has worked at GigaSavvy as a Designer and at TTI, Inc. as a UX Designer, where he focused on enhancing user interactions. Additionally, he served as User Experience Lead at Cynergy, The Experience Agency, for a brief period. His experience in leading and building teams has contributed to the development of effective user experience strategies across multiple platforms.