Amy Willis
About Amy Willis
Amy Willis is the Director of Experience Design at Bounteous, where she employs a user-centered design approach across various industries. With a background in user experience management and a strong educational foundation in Human-Computer Interaction and Computer Science, she has a diverse skill set that enhances her design capabilities.
Work at Bounteous
Amy Willis serves as the Director of Experience Design at Bounteous, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she employs a user-centered, design thinking approach to create websites and mobile applications. Her work spans multiple industries, including ecommerce, healthcare, education, and hospitality. Amy focuses on developing innovative and user-friendly products by closely observing user interactions.
Previous Experience in User Experience Design
Prior to her current role, Amy held several positions in user experience design. She worked as a Senior Manager of User Experience at VSG Commerce for nine months in 2019 to 2020. From 2016 to 2019, she was the User Experience Manager at Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Additionally, she served as a User Experience Architect at Sears Holdings Corporation from 2009 to 2011 and as a User Experience Designer at Designkitchen from 2007 to 2009.
Freelance Photography Career
Amy has a background in photography, having worked as a Freelance Photographer at Chappell Studio/Marathon Foto from 2001 to 2009. This experience contributes to her unique perspective in user experience design, combining her technical skills with a creative approach.
Education and Expertise
Amy holds a Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Tufts University. Her educational background supports her expertise in user experience design, allowing her to create products that prioritize user needs.
Leadership and Team Development
In her managerial roles, Amy has successfully motivated high-functioning teams and improved the performance of low-performing teams. Her leadership skills are complemented by her extensive experience working abroad, which enhances her diverse perspective in user experience design.