Rachael Bradshaw

USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER

Strategic UX designer with 7+ years crafting intuitive, data-driven experiences across tech, education, and healthcare. Skilled in scaling design systems, driving cross-functional collaboration, and aligning user needs with business outcomes. 

EDUCATION

MS HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION (HCI)
MAY 2026 

Indiana University, Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN 

Honor Society  
GPA 4.0 

BFA GRAPHIC DESIGN 
BFA ILLUSTRATION
MAY 2011 

California State University, Fullerton 
Fullerton, CA

Magna Cum Laude  

CERTIFICATIONS

WOMENS LEADERSHIP
2024 

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) Colorado Springs, CO

UX DESIGN CERTIFICATE
2018 

CodeCraft School of Technology  
Boulder, CO

SKILLS

DESIGN 
Illustration and UI Graphics 
Branding design 
Infographics 
Style Guides 
Presentations 
Typography 
Interaction Design 

PROTOTYPING 
User Flows 
Journey Maps 
Rapid/ Paper Prototypes 
Wireframes 
Storyboarding 
Low Fidelity Prototypes 
High Fidelity Interactive Prototypes 

TOOLS 
Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects 
Figma 
Lucid 
JIRA 
Smartsheets 
Google Analytics  
Articulate Storyline

RESEARCH
Task Analysis 
Heuristic Evaluation 
Persona Building
User/ Stakeholder Interviews 
Usability Testing 
Facilitating Design Critique

COLLABORATION 
Agile Methodologies 
Organizing Workshops 
Communication 
AdaptabilitY

EXPERIENCE

SENIOR UX DESIGNER • JAN 2022 - PRESENT 
Charter Communications • Greenwood Village, CO 

Senior UX designer driving user-centered, data-informed solutions for complex platforms through strategic design, scalability, and cross-functional collaboration. 

  • Directed the end-to-end design of Bryte IQ’s marketing site and developer portal, contributing to sustained user growth post-launch in Sept 2024. 

  • Designed complex, data-rich interfaces tailored to technical users, simplifying workflows and improving engagement through iterative testing. 

  • Built and scaled a unified design system and Figma handoff workflow, increasing efficiency, accessibility, and visual consistency across teams. 

  • Collaborate closely with PMs, engineers, and executives in Agile cycles to align design solutions with business goals, technical constraints, and user needs.

  • Previously led UX initiatives on the Emerging Technology R&D team, delivering dashboards and tools that displayed actionable insights and supported executive decision-making

UX DESIGNER • AUG 2019 – JAN 2022 
Science Interactive • Denver, CO 

Drove rebrand, product unification, and digital experience design following the merger of eScience Labs and Science Interactive Group. 

  • Conducted user and stakeholder research to define internal and external personas for strategic alignment. 

  • Led design of the new company logo, brand identity system, and comprehensive style guide to unify the merged organization. 

  • Created and implemented a rollout plan to launch the rebrand across digital platforms, fostering internal buy-in and customer trust. 

  • Led UI design and prototyping efforts for updated company websites and the client-facing portal. 

  • Partnered with subject matter experts to conceptualize and create new digital products, opening additional revenue streams.

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER • FEB 2018 – AUG 2019 
eScience Labs • Denver, CO

Designed accessible, visually rich digital lab experiences for remote STEM learners, blending instructional design with UX and visual storytelling. 

  • Developed interactive e-learning modules in Articulate Storyline in collaboration with subject matter experts, aligning with higher-ed pedagogy and WCAG 3.0 standards to improve engagement and accessibility. 

  • Created custom scientific illustrations, infographics, and 2D animations to simplify complex STEM concepts and boost learner retention. 

  • Managed the production pipeline for visual content, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality learning assets across teams.

CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF DESIGN OFFICER • FEB 2018 – July 2019 
Norma • Denver, CO 

Led brand and product design for a health-tech startup focused on early breast cancer detection, from concept through investor validation. 

  • Directed end-to-end design across brand, product UX, and marketing, supporting early user acquisition and investor engagement. 

  • Applied Lean startup methodologies to define user personas, validate product direction, and inform business strategy through iterative prototyping. 

  • Created wireframes, high-fidelity prototypes, and habit-forming user flows informed by behavioral research and market analysis. 

  • Designed the company’s visual identity and investor-facing materials; raised $20K+ through wins at Techstars Women Startup Weekend and Global Startup Weekend Paris.

UX/ UI DESIGNER (CONTRACT) • SEPT 2017 – FEB 2018 
Pledge 1% Colorado • Denver, CO 

Redesigned nonprofit’s website to improve self-service usability and reduce staff workload. 

  • Led end-to-end UX design, from research and persona development to prototyping and final delivery. 

  • Conducted stakeholder interviews and usability testing to inform user flows, information architecture, and navigation improvements. 

  • Built high-fidelity prototypes and a scalable design system to elevate the organization’s digital brand and user experience. 

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER – WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs | 2023-2025  

Provided strategic input on curriculum design, outreach, and program direction to support the advancement of women in leadership. Mentored enrolled students and collaborated with academic and industry leaders to align educational outcomes with real-world professional development goals.  

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

GRAPHIC ARTIST
Corporate Images | 2013-2017 

Early career experience in branding, visual design, marketing and collaboration with clients to align creative strategies with business goals and user needs, all foundational to my transition into UX.  

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