Julie Seely
About Julie Seely
Julie Seely is a UX Designer with extensive experience in creating wireframes and high-fidelity designs, currently working at Thomson Reuters since 2019. She has a background in graphic design and audio production, and has held various design roles across multiple companies.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Julie Seely has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a UX Designer since 2019. In this role, she designs user interfaces for various products, including Westlaw and Practical Law: QuickCheck, Global IP, Westlaw Today, Outline Builder, Matter Maps, and What’s Market Analytics. She operates within an agile environment, collaborating with global stakeholders, development teams, and UX researchers to ensure effective design solutions. Her work involves creating wireframes and high-fidelity designs while adhering to a style guide for consistency across platforms.
Education and Expertise
Julie Seely studied at Hennepin Technical College, where she earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Graphic Design with a Web Design Emphasis from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she completed a Diploma in Audio Production Specialist at the same institution from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in design principles and technical skills relevant to her current role as a UX Designer.
Background in Design
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Julie Seely accumulated diverse experience in the design field. She worked as a Jr. Interactive Designer at Rapala from 2013 to 2016 and later as an Interaction Designer at the same company until 2019. She also held the position of Web/Graphic Designer at 2nd Swing Golf for 11 months in 2012-2013. Her early career included roles such as Server at Champps Americana and Office Assistant at Safelite AutoGlass, providing her with a broad range of skills and experiences.
Technical Skills and Tools
Julie Seely utilizes a variety of design tools in her work, including Sketch, Abstract, Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator. She adheres to WCAG accessibility guidelines to ensure her designs are inclusive and user-friendly. Additionally, she is involved in logging bugs using AzureDevOps, which helps streamline the design and development process. Her technical skills enable her to create effective and accessible user interfaces.