Melissa Kruger
About Melissa Kruger
Melissa Kruger is a Senior Product Designer at Weave HQ, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in graphic design and mathematics, with previous experience at Instructure and Southern Utah University.
Current Role at Weave
Melissa Kruger serves as a Senior Product Designer at Weave HQ, a position she has held since 2022. In her current role, she is part of the Phone Experience team, where she contributes to the design and development of user-centric products. Her experience in product design allows her to focus on enhancing user interactions and improving overall product functionality.
Previous Experience at Instructure
Prior to her current role, Melissa Kruger worked at Instructure, where she held several positions including UX Product Design Intern and Jr. Product Designer. During her time at Instructure, she collaborated with data scientists and engineers to ensure accurate data visualization and accessibility in analytics products. Her work on the Data & Analytics team emphasized user experience design and the importance of meeting accessibility guidelines.
Educational Background
Melissa Kruger studied at Southern Utah University, where she earned two degrees. She completed her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics from 2011 to 2016. Following that, she pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Graphic Design from 2016 to 2018. This educational foundation provided her with a strong skill set in both analytical and design disciplines.
Career Progression in Graphic Design
Melissa Kruger has a solid background in graphic design, having worked in various roles prior to her current position. She served as a Graphic Designer at Southern Utah University and Clearlink, and also completed a Graphic Design Internship at modern8. These experiences helped her develop a comprehensive understanding of design principles and user engagement strategies.
Early Career Roles
In her early career, Melissa Kruger held several positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Receptionist-Admissions at Southern Utah University and as a Direct Support Professional at TURN Community Services. Additionally, she served as a Presidential Ambassador at Southern Utah University, where she gained valuable communication and leadership skills.