John Moffitt
About John Moffitt
John Moffitt is a Senior User Experience Architect with over 18 years of experience in the field, currently working at Teaching Strategies, LLC. He has held various roles in user experience and design, including positions at NavigationArts, K12, and Discovery Education.
Current Role at Teaching Strategies
John Moffitt serves as a Senior User Experience Architect at Teaching Strategies, LLC since 2019. In this role, he collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to discover, design, and implement project requirements. His work focuses on re-engineering primary workflows for teachers, ensuring that mobile and responsive design considerations are integrated into the platform experience. He works closely with teachers, trainers, and instructional designers to enhance the overall user experience for educators.
Previous Experience in User Experience Design
Prior to his current position, John Moffitt held several roles in the user experience field. He worked at Discovery Education as a Senior User Experience Lead from 2016 to 2019. Before that, he was a Senior Business Analyst at K12 from 2010 to 2016. His earlier experience includes a position as a Senior Information Architect at NavigationArts from 2008 to 2010 and as a User Experience Architect at Commerce One from 1998 to 2001. This extensive background contributes to his expertise in understanding user behavior and feedback.
Design and Technical Skills
John Moffitt specializes in various design tools essential for user experience architecture. He is proficient in Adobe XD, Axure, and Sketch, which he utilizes to create effective design solutions. His focus on understanding user behavior enables him to implement feedback-driven designs that enhance user interaction and satisfaction.
Educational Background
John Moffitt studied at Syracuse University, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration from 1984 to 1988. He also attended LaGuardia School of the Arts, which provided him with a foundation in creative disciplines. This educational background supports his career in user experience design and architecture.
Early Career and Graphic Design Experience
John Moffitt began his career in graphic design, working at Fast Cuts as a Graphic Designer from 1997 to 1998. He also has experience in digital photo restoration from his time at Kodak, where he worked from 1993 to 1997. These early roles contributed to his skill set and understanding of visual communication, which he applies in his current user experience work.