Christopher Raeside
About Christopher Raeside
Christopher Raeside is a Senior Product Designer at Trust & Will, where he focuses on enhancing the estate planning experience. He has extensive experience in UX design, having worked at various companies including Seamgen, Viasat Inc., and SBM Management Services.
Current Role at Trust & Will
Christopher Raeside serves as a Senior Product Designer at Trust & Will, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the estate planning experience for users. His expertise in product design contributes to the development of user-friendly interfaces and effective design solutions that meet the needs of clients.
Previous Experience in UX Design
Prior to his current role, Christopher held several positions in user experience design. He worked at Viasat Inc. as a UX/Product Designer from 2019 to 2021. Before that, he was a Senior UX Designer at Seamgen for five months in 2019 and served as User Experience Lead at the same company from 2017 to 2019. His experience also includes working as a UX/UI Designer II at SBM Management Services, LP from 2015 to 2017.
Educational Background
Christopher Raeside studied at California State University-Monterey Bay, where he earned a degree in International Business & Marketing from 2007 to 2010. He also attended San Francisco State University, obtaining a Music Industry Management Certificate in Music Management from 2012 to 2013. His educational background reflects a diverse skill set that complements his design expertise.
Early Career and Other Roles
Christopher's early career includes various roles that contributed to his skill set. He worked as a Retail Sales Consultant at AT&T from 2007 to 2009 and later as a Store Manager at Luxottica Retail from 2010 to 2013. He also served as a Web and Marketing Designer at Jay Nine Lessons, Inc from 2013 to 2014, and as a UX Designer at NES, Inc from 2014 to 2015.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Christopher possesses a deep understanding and functional knowledge of front-end development. This technical expertise enhances his capabilities as a product designer, allowing him to create effective and user-centric design solutions. His background in both design and development supports his focus on improving user experiences.