Brittany Johnson Schiesel
About Brittany Johnson Schiesel
Brittany Johnson Schiesel is the Research Director at Blink, with over a decade of experience in UX and a background in Human Resource Development and Business Marketing Education.
Title
Brittany Johnson Schiesel holds the position of Research Director at Blink. She has been in this role since 2019.
Professional Experience
Brittany Johnson Schiesel has a diverse background in UX research and design, with over a decade of experience. She has served as Head of Experience and Board Member at SDXD from 2019 to 2021. Before becoming Research Director, she was a Senior UX Researcher at Blink for three months in 2019. Additionally, she worked at GED Testing Service as a Senior UX Researcher from 2016 to 2019, and at Kelley Blue Book as a Sr. UX Researcher in 2016. She also led UX Research at Best Buy from 2013 to 2016 and previously held roles at Irish Titan, Concrete Software, and others.
Education and Expertise
Brittany Johnson Schiesel studied at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Development and Business Marketing Education from 2007 to 2009. She has extensive experience helping teams in the education industry build personalized learning and career pathways for an international audience.
Background
Brittany began her career with roles such as Algebra Tutor/Coach at North Hennepin Community College and Account Manager for Mobile Apps at Concrete Software. She also has experience as a Project Manager, UI Designer, and UX Architect at Irish Titan. Over the years, she has developed a deep expertise in UX research and design, consistently focusing on improving user experiences.
Personal Interests
Brittany enjoys running and frequently visits the dog beach with her two pups. She also likes exploring new local coffee and kombucha shops. She spends her free time adventuring with her wife and daughter.