About me
I'm Dylan Kerr, a multidisciplinary designer originally from Arizona and now based in San Diego, CA. I'm passionate about the profound impact of good design. I constantly strive to push the boundaries of conventional thinking, aiming to create solutions that genuinely help people and enhance their experiences.
As an individual, I am a lifelong learner, always eager to expand my knowledge and skills. I pride myself on being an excellent communicator and collaborator, adept at fostering strong relationships. I'm particularly skilled at bridging the gaps between design, engineering, and business, ensuring seamless and effective project execution.
So far, my career has spanned diverse roles in design, development, and strategy. Across these experiences, my consistent focus has been innovating and designing optimal user experiences. I'm currently working as a UX Innovation Strategist with Navy Federal Credit Union.
dyljameskerr@gmail.com
Phone
+1 480 310 9369
Skills
UI/UX
Wireframing & Prototyping
User Journey Mapping
User Research & Usability Studies
Industrial Design
Rapid Visualization
CAD & 3D Modeling
Design For Manufacturing
Coding
HTML, CSS, Javascript
Python & SQL
C#
Leadership & Teamwork
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Strategy & Vision Presentation
Change Management
Artificial Intelligence & Data
Data Mining, Analysis, & Visualization
Prompt Engineering
Human-in-the-loop Design
Branding & Visual Identity Design
Logo Design
Motion Design
Brand Architecture
Experience
Oct 2025 - Present
Navy Federal Credit Union
UX Innovation Strategist
Relocating to San Diego for my first out-of-state move, I joined Navy Federal Credit Union's Member Strategy Office as a UX Innovation Strategist. I help lead the Exploration Studio- a small incubator where I guide a multidisciplinary team through rapid iterations on emerging technologies and forward-thinking concepts. Our focus spans the full member experience, from empowering internal teams like member service representatives to enhancing the digital products members interact with daily.
Jan 2025 - Oct 2025
Freelance
Product Designer / Developer
After unexpected layoffs in late 2024, I began freelancing while seeking full-time opportunities. I've since worked with 5 AI startups across edtech, semiconductor, and enterprise infrastructure, providing branding, React development, business strategy, and pitch deck creation. While I enjoyed the impact of this work, I was excited to transition back into a full-time role.
Oct 2021 – Dec 2024
BSI Group
Product Designer / Innovation Analyst
June 2021 – Sep 2021
NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center
AR / VR Design Intern
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, I landed a remote internship where I developed virtual reality applications for remote collaboration. I integrated a networking engine API for cross-platform VR compatibility, conducted usability tests on 3D interfaces for astronaut training, and delivered a multiplayer VR experience deployed across multiple NASA bases to improve their operations.
Aug 2018 – Sep 2021
The Luminosity Lab
Industrial Designer
While pursuing my graduate degree, I worked for an experimental lab within ASU. There, I mentored design students through workshops that produced portfolio-ready case studies, designed interactive robotics lessons to improve STEM accessibility, and developed CAD models for various mechanical projects. I also partnered with external organizations like Starbucks and the U.S. Air Force, creating web applications for customer engagement and prototyping mixed reality interfaces to streamline operations.
Tools
Figma
UI/UX Design & Collaboration
Procreate
Digital Sketchbook
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects
Unity 3D
Game Development
Solidworks || Onshape
CAD Modeling
Blender
3D Modeling
VS Code
My Go-To IDE
Cursor
My Go-To AI IDE
Claude
Brainstorming & Automation
Github
Version Control