Courtney Deer
About Courtney Deer
Courtney Deer is a Staff Product Designer currently working at Turing in Minneapolis. She has extensive experience in UX design, having held various roles at notable companies such as Amazon, Target, and Best Buy, and she emphasizes the importance of usability and innovative design in her work.
Current Role at Turing
Courtney Deer is currently employed as a Staff Product Designer at Turing, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on creating user-centered designs that enhance the overall product experience. Her work at Turing is characterized by a commitment to usability and innovative design, reflecting her belief that these elements can coexist effectively.
Previous Experience in UX Design
Courtney has extensive experience in UX design, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She served as a Senior UX Designer at Amazon from 2019 to 2022, where she contributed to enhancing user experiences. Prior to that, she held positions at Target, including UX Lead for Cartwheel and Lead Experience Designer for Guest Relationship Strategy, from 2016 to 2019. Her earlier experience includes roles at Modern Climate and Best Buy, where she focused on UX strategy and design.
Educational Background
Courtney attended the University of St. Thomas from 2002 to 2006, where she studied Advertising, Visual Communications, and Marketing, achieving a degree in Journalism. Earlier, she completed her high school education at Maple Grove Senior High from 1999 to 2002. This educational foundation has informed her approach to design and marketing throughout her career.
Leadership and Strategic Roles
In addition to her design expertise, Courtney has held leadership roles in marketing and strategy. She was the Co-Founder and Head of Product Design + UX at Hello Mom from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she worked at Sevnthsin as Director of Marketing/New Business and later as Director of Strategy & Marketing from 2008 to 2013. These positions allowed her to integrate design with strategic marketing initiatives.
Design Philosophy and Approach
Courtney Deer is known for her ability to connect disparate elements in design projects, creating cohesive and comprehensive solutions. She emphasizes the importance of process and culture in her work, which informs her strategic and tactical thinking. Her belief in the synergy between usability and innovative design shapes her approach to creating effective user experiences.