Wesley Smith
About Wesley Smith
Wesley Smith is a UX Manager with extensive experience in product design and user experience across various industries. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and a Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, and he has worked for companies such as Marathon Petroleum, Eli Lilly, and CoverMyMeds.
Current Role at CoverMyMeds
Wesley Smith serves as the UX Manager at CoverMyMeds, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experiences by balancing speed and design quality. His responsibilities include overseeing UX design processes and ensuring that products meet user needs effectively. Smith's approach emphasizes the importance of research and design systems in creating successful products.
Previous Experience in UX Design
Wesley Smith has extensive experience in UX design, having worked in various roles prior to his current position. He was the UX Product Design Lead at Eli Lilly and Company from 2018 to 2020, where he contributed to product design initiatives. Before that, he served as a UX Designer/Researcher at NextGear Capital from 2016 to 2018 and as a Sr. Associate UX Designer at Sparks Grove from 2014 to 2016. His diverse background in UX roles has equipped him with a strong foundation in user-centered design.
Educational Background
Wesley Smith holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing with a minor in Informatics and Human Centered Computing from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, which he completed from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction from Georgia Tech, studying from 2013 to 2015. This educational background supports his expertise in UX design and product management.
Career Progression and Roles
Wesley Smith's career includes a variety of roles across different companies. He began as a Wholesale Marketing Intern at Marathon Petroleum Corporation in 2010 and progressed to positions such as Territory Manager Trainee and Scheduler. His transition to UX roles began with his position as an Expert in Residence at General Assembly from 2015 to 2016. He has also worked as a Sr. Product Manager at Springbuk from 2020 to 2021, showcasing his versatility in both product management and UX design.
Freelance Design and Research Services
In addition to his full-time roles, Wesley Smith offers freelance design and research services as time allows. This side work allows him to apply his skills in UX design and research to various projects, further enhancing his expertise and contributing to the field. His passion for building excellent products through a messy process is evident in both his professional and freelance endeavors.