Walter Coots
About Walter Coots
Walter Coots is a Senior Product Designer at WorkStep, where he has worked remotely since 2022. With over 15 years of experience in various design roles, he specializes in web, product, UI/UX design, and branding.
Work at WorkStep
Walter Coots has been serving as a Senior Product Designer at WorkStep since 2022. In this role, he works remotely, contributing to the development and enhancement of the company's product offerings. His responsibilities include designing user interfaces and experiences that improve usability and engagement for users.
Previous Experience in Design
Walter Coots has accumulated over 15 years of professional experience in design. He previously held positions such as Lead UX/UI Designer at EverlyWell from 2018 to 2019, Lead Designer at Insitome from 2017 to 2018, and Senior Designer at Foxtrot Design from 2015 to 2017. His experience spans various roles that focus on user experience and interface design.
Education and Expertise
Walter Coots studied at multiple institutions, including Texas A&M University-Commerce, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media from 2006 to 2009. He also attended The University of Texas at Arlington and studied Art from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, he completed the Cooper UX Boot Camp, enhancing his skills in user experience design.
Design Specializations
Walter specializes in a diverse range of design areas, including web design, product design, UI/UX design, identity, branding, typography, layout, grids, motion graphics, and animation. His strong passion for color, typography, and layout is evident in his design work, contributing to effective and engaging user experiences.
Career Timeline
Walter Coots has held various design positions throughout his career. He worked at Intuit as a Senior Interaction Designer from 2009 to 2013, then transitioned to The Daily Dot as Lead Designer from 2013 to 2015. After that, he served as a Senior Product Designer at T3 from 2019 to 2021 and as Head of Design at Unilease from 2021 to 2022 before joining WorkStep.