Will Capellaro
Senior/Lead Product Designer Resume
(608) 347-4922 | will@capellaro.com | LinkedIn | portfolio
SUMMARY
Creative and experienced product designer working across web, apps, wearables, custom electronics, service design, and print/packaging. Skilled in rapid innovation and thoughtful iteration, using research, collaboration, and practical design to deliver real results.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Energy Management Software
Key clients: Various North American Power Utilities. Eg, Consumers Energy, PG&E, Southern Company.
Key clients: Various North American Power Utilities. Eg, Consumers Energy, PG&E, Southern Company.
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Redesigned core products and successfully implemented design system enhancements.
- Collaborated with a growing team, navigating acquisitions and sudden roadmap shifts.
- Led and conducted design research and live product experiments at scale.
Key clients: Various North American Power Utilities. Eg, Consumers Energy, PG&E, Southern Company.
Key clients: Various North American Power Utilities. Eg, Consumers Energy, PG&E, Southern Company.
2019-2021
Product Design Manager
CSG International
Product Design Manager
CSG InternationalEnterprise & Consumer SaaS Tools
- Led & mentored a design team in creating enterprise billing systems, and content streaming apps.
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Ensured design consistency and managed cross-functional collaboration to streamline project delivery.
2017-2019
Senior Product Designer
Devbridge Group
Senior Product Designer
Devbridge GroupSoftware Consulting
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Directed design work and collaborated with engineering to deliver software solutions.
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Produced comprehensive design assets, covering everything from initial ideation to sprint planning.
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Key clients: Wells Fargo, Hub Group, GrowthPlay.
2014–2017
Lead Experience Architect
Slalom Consulting
Lead Experience Architect
Slalom ConsultingSoftware Consulting
- Spearheaded design initiatives for fast-paced digital product launches.
- Conducted user research and created interactive prototypes to improve usability and user engagement.
- Key clients: WeightWatchers, Microsoft/LA Live/AEG Group, The Warranty Group, William Blair, Coca-Cola.
2010–2014
Senior User Interface Designer
Product Development Technologies
Senior User Interface Designer
Product Development TechnologiesSoftware & Hardware Consulting
- Designed user interfaces for medical devices, consumer technology, and scientific applications.
- Conducted extensive field research to align product designs with user needs.
- Key clients: Intel, Smiths Medical, Roche, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Perkins School for the Blind.
2004-2010
Graphic & Interaction Designer
Various Clients (Freelance)
Graphic & Interaction Designer
Various Clients (Freelance)Designed educational tools for K–12 clients, focusing on content design and production coordination.
1999–2004
Art Director
American Girl/Mattel
Art Director
American Girl/MattelEntertainment Products
- Directed design and production for toys and books, contributing to the launch of numerous successful products.
EDUCATION
2010
BFA in
Designed Objects
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
BFA in
Designed Objects
The School of the Art Institute of ChicagoLearned to think.
1998
Associate Degree in Graphic Design
Madison Area Technical College
Associate Degree in Graphic Design
Madison Area Technical CollegeLearned to make.
CONFERENCES ATTENDEED
Figma Config (2022, 2024)
Edison Electric Institute NKA (Fall 2022 & 2023)
UX Strat Fall (2022)
UXRConf Anywhere (2020)
An Event Apart Chicago (2019)
Tableau Conference (2018)
Adaptive Path UX Week (2017)
Game Developers Conference (2013)
WebVisions Chicago (2011)
Norman Nielsen Usability Week (2010)
Edison Electric Institute NKA (Fall 2022 & 2023)
UX Strat Fall (2022)
UXRConf Anywhere (2020)
An Event Apart Chicago (2019)
Tableau Conference (2018)
Adaptive Path UX Week (2017)
Game Developers Conference (2013)
WebVisions Chicago (2011)
Norman Nielsen Usability Week (2010)