Roy Brubaker, Csm
About Roy Brubaker, Csm
Roy Brubaker is a Design Program Manager with extensive experience in project management and user experience design. He has held various roles at notable companies including Adobe, U.S. Bank, and Joy, focusing on optimizing design processes and enhancing team productivity.
Current Role at Joy
Roy Brubaker serves as the Design Program Manager at Joy, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on optimizing design processes and enhancing team productivity. He actively participates in meetings beyond design reviews, including stand-ups and story grooming, to maximize designers' focus time. His responsibilities include managing project information and ensuring that it is centralized for historical context, as well as enforcing standardized file naming conventions for easy access.
Previous Experience at Adobe
Roy Brubaker worked at Adobe from 2011 to 2016, where he held roles as Web Producer and Creative Project Manager. During his time at Adobe, he contributed to the development of design organizations by implementing necessary tools and structures to facilitate effective scaling. His experience included managing creative projects and enhancing team dynamics to improve overall productivity.
Background in Graphic Design Education
Roy Brubaker earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design from Miami University, where he studied from 1999 to 2004. His educational background provided him with a strong foundation in design principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles. Additionally, he worked as a Web Designer for Miami University's IT Services for eight months during his studies.
Experience in UX Production
Roy Brubaker has significant experience in UX production, having held positions as Senior UX Producer at both U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo. His tenure at U.S. Bank lasted for 11 months in 2018, while his role at Wells Fargo spanned nine months within the same year. In these positions, he focused on enhancing user experiences through effective project management and collaboration with creative teams.
Project Management Skills and Advocacy
Roy Brubaker excels in managing workloads for creative teams, which enhances motivation and morale among team members. He advocates for sufficient time allocation for user research, emphasizing its importance in developing high-quality user experiences. His approach to project management includes centralizing project information and maintaining organized documentation to support team efficiency.