David Riedy
About David Riedy
David Riedy is the User Experience Lead at Endava in Mendham, NJ, with a diverse background in design and user experience.
User Experience Lead at Endava
David Riedy currently holds the position of User Experience Lead at Endava, based in Mendham, NJ. Since August 2015, he has been contributing significantly to the organization's UX capabilities. His role involves leading a team of designers through various design sprints and wireframe projects for prominent clients, including USGA, Western Union, Speedpay, AQR, and Prudential. His work also includes collaborating with creative teams and liaising with development teams throughout the quality assurance phase to the release of products.
Previous Roles and Industry Experience
David Riedy has amassed a wealth of experience in UX and design over the years. Before his current role at Endava, he was a UX Design Consultant at Kinetic in New York, NY, in 2015. He served as Art Director at John Wiley and Sons from 2007 to 2013 in Hoboken, NJ. David also worked as a Freelance Graphic Designer at Workman Publishing from 2006 to 2007 in New York, NJ. Additionally, he held the position of Assistant Art Director at Avalon Publishing Group from 2001 to 2006 in New York, NJ. Over these roles, he consistently demonstrated his design and leadership skills.
Freelance Design and Art Direction
David Riedy has an extensive background in freelance work, having operated as a Freelance Designer/Art Director under Various from 2001 to 2019. Over this 18-year period, he leveraged his skills and experience to provide high-quality design and art direction services across different projects and clients. This breadth of freelance work allowed him to understand diverse client needs and adapt to different artistic and design challenges effectively.
Educational Background in UX and English
David Riedy has a solid educational foundation in both User Experience and English Language and Literature. In 2015, he completed a User Experience program at General Assembly, which equipped him with the modern skills and techniques needed for effective UX design. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature/Letters from the University of Washington, where he studied from 1988 to 1993. This academic background paved the way for his diverse career in design and UX.
Leadership and Team Management
David Riedy has demonstrated a strong capability in managing and leading people. He enjoys supporting and advocating for his team members to help them achieve their goals. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration and effective communication, and he has successfully led various design projects for notable clients. His efforts in team management contribute to improved user interactions and overall project success.