Sadie Bunting

A strategic designer with a commitment to accessibility and inclusivity.

A multifunctional UX design professional experienced in leading research-driven design initiatives across enterprise, agency, and higher education environments.

Leverages dual backgrounds in UX Design and Political Science to seamlessly analyze multifaceted challenges and design solutions with a uniquely diverse perspective.

Technical & Professional Skills

  • Figma, Miro, Sketch, TheyDo, Canva
  • Adobe Suite
  • Microsoft Suite
  • CSS, Python, HTML
  • Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) 
  • Collaborative, Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Strong Written and Verbal Communicator
  • Skilled in Data Visualization and Insight Presentation
  • Team-Oriented and Highly Detail-Focused
  • Insight-Driven Approach to Design and Decision Making

Professional Experience

UX Strategist | Envelop Group | August 2024 - Present

  • Synthesized qualitative & quantitative findings into actionable insights & client-facing deliverables.
  • Developed & maintained project documentation including roadmaps, process guides, meeting notes, and workflow diagrams to ensure transparency & alignment.
  • Leveraged & evaluated emerging AI tools to support efficiency, decision-making, and design problem-solving.
  • Advocated for user-centric designs while balancing business objectives, technical constraints, and stakeholder expectations to optimize outcomes as the company’s sole designer.
  • Spearheaded the design & rollout of a workflow platform, improving task accuracy & team efficiency by 50%

Content Optimization Engineer | Purdue University, The Purdue OWL | May 2021 - May 2024

  • Conducted usability audits, heuristic evaluations, and accessibility reviews aligned with WCAG 2.1 standards.
  • Translated metrics into data-driven recommendations for layouts using accessible HTML/CSS principles.
  • Authored & maintained a comprehensive style guide to ensure long-term consistency & inclusive practices.
  • Implemented SEO techniques, increasing site traffic through both direct & organic search each by 140%.

UX Designer | Envelop Group | May 2023 - May 2024

  • Created interactive wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups to communicate complex concepts.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to define requirements & deliver scalable solutions aligned with client goals.
  • Executed work with minimal supervision, coordinating high quality deliverables & timelines for multiple projects.

UX Practicum Teaching Assistant | Purdue UX Experience Studio | August 2023 - December 2023

  • Facilitated design thinking workshops for 5 client-facing student teams, guiding research and prototyping.
  • Applied leadership and conflict resolution strategies to foster collaboration and meet objectives under deadlines.
  • Provided 1:1 mentorship to students on portfolio development, tool exploration, and project best practices.

Experience Designer | Digitas North America | June 2022 - August 2022

  • Applied interaction design principles to create engaging user flows & interactions across multiple platforms.
  • Utilized corporate design libraries to ensure consistent presentation of the client’s brand & intended messaging.
  • Translated research & consumer insights into actionable outcomes to design efficiently for fast moving projects.

Product Marketing and Design Researcher | e.l.f. Cosmetics | October 2020 - May 2021

  • Created aesthetically appealing & effective digital experiences to support campaign implementations.
  • Developed & implemented content strategies for products & line features, ensuring alignment with user experience principles, sales strategies,  and business objectives.
  • Contributed to the successful launch of 2 full product lines during the ideation & research phase.

Education

Purdue University | Bachelor of Science in UX Design, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science | 2024, with Distinction

Study Abroad | Digital Civics & UX Design | United Kingdom | May 2022 

  • Partnered with Ph.D. researchers and stakeholders on social care and community education projects.
  • Led cultural immersion activities, curated actionable design recommendations, & presented to program leads.

Relevant Courses

  • Design Thinking in Technology
  • Foundations of Computer Graphics Technology
  • Introduction to New Media Production
  • Collaborative Leadership: Interpersonal Skills and Cross-Cultural Settings
  • US Politics & The Media
  • Philosophy and Law
  • Black Political Participation in America
  • The History of Human Rights
  • International Human Rights
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • The Psychology of Women

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