Stephen Smithgall

Designer @ BoxCast

FUN STUFF FIRST!

Me as a person. Love traveling, hiking, climbing, riding motorcycles, watching movies and playing video games. Have 2 dogs named Stout and Porter and have been married for 8 years!

About

Inspired to create and collaborate on empathetic, user-centric experiences. My design experience ranges from consumer facing mobile and web based products in E-Com, Live Streaming, OTT, Audio Mixing and more. Having worked at every stage of the product lifecycle from inception and research to delivery and iteration, I feel most at home collaborating with designers and engineers to deliver awesome product experiences.

Experience

Product Designer @ BoxCast

Feb 2023 - Present

Lead design, supported and iterated on multiple new products (RemoteMix, BoxCast Sharing, BoxCast Sites).

Lead multiple feature designs and experience revamps for the core live streaming platform.

Lead and participated in user research and usability tests.

Product Designer @ HERBL Solutions

Sept 2022 - Feb 2023

Designed, prototyped, and tested a Wholesale / Supply Chain Order Management System

Product Designer @ Blackbird Logistics

Dec 2021 - Sept 2022

Feature design beginning to end for B2B and B2C platforms. 8+ Features released

Sole Designer at Blackbird working directly with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and Stakeholders

Redesigned Product Tiles leading to average order value rising from $140 to $170

Design System creation and management for B2B and B2C platforms - lead to an increase in design
and development velocity

AV Specialist @ WillowTree

April 2019 - July 2021

Handled audio/visual needs at WillowTree as well as video production and photography projects. Maintained and improved conference room tech. Ran AV and live production for company wide cross site all hands meetings. AV set up and breakdown for various events. Worked on AV for construction of WillowTree's new Charlottesville office, provided recommendations, helped with install and allocation of existing assets. Planned out an observation lab for the new office, which included equipment recommendations, procurement, installation, and training as well as maintenance.

Facilities Technician @ WillowTree

July 2018 - April 2019

Maintenance role. Took care of team spaces and offices. Assisted with team moves, setting up new hires, building furniture, desks, chairs. Various general maintenance.