Experience
Senior Product Designer, Patreon, 2019-Present
- Contributing to a small yet mighty team acquired by Patreon called Memberful.
- Design and ship web features for a creator-focused platform, writing production-quality HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Ruby on Rails.
- Participate in recurring product strategy sessions to expand business and value for customers.
- Shape user flows from fat marker sketches to live products, boosting creator tools and patron engagement following the Shape Up methodologies.
- Conduct user research and iterate based on feedback, delivering accessible, scalable solutions in tight cycles.
- Collaborate remotely with engineers and product lead, thriving in an async, autonomous setup.
Product Designer, Dribbble, 2017-2019
- Helped build web and mobile tools and shipping features that grew community adoption for the largest designer community in the world.
- Led user research and testing, turning insights into wireframes and live products.
- Collaborated with stakeholders on new ideas, features, and business development strategies.
- Mentored designers and partnered with co-founders on post-tenure projects—still friends, still building.
Principal Product Designer, Xyleme, 2013-2016
- Led design for a learning content management system (LCMS), shipping multi-platform publishing tools.
- Ran user testing sessions to shape intuitive, author-friendly UX—wireframes to final code.
- Built design systems and guided critiques, driving consistency across products.
- Partnered with team members from across the globe remotely.
Consultant - 2010-Present
- Built and launched mobile, web, and native apps for E-Commerce, SaaS, and B2B clients—end-to-end from concept to code.
- Crafted design systems to streamline early-stage software, scaling UX for startups and enterprises.
- Delivered custom websites and campaigns, blending design, front-end dev, and sharp copywriting.
- Solved complex problems with wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs rooted in user insights.
- At one time, I built a niche micro-marketing agency for regional clients.
Education
- B.A. in Graphic Design, Maryville University, 2009-2012.
- High School Diploma, Troy Buchanan High School, 2001-2005.
Contact
Andy Leverenz
[email protected]
636.290.4512