Ari Schenck - UX Architect and Designer for Education

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Heidelberg, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

1 year

UX Consultant

Design for Context

Contracted by this UX-focused agency to transform visual designs into polished, production-ready products across client projects. While delivering front-end solutions, I deepened my expertise in visual design, iterative design system work, and user-centered thinking. Collaborating with experts in information architecture, taxonomy, and data visualization sharpened my empathy for users and refined my skills as a UX/UI designer.

Wolters Kluwer (eOriginal Lender Platform)

Improved user experience for a financial services dashboard by designing scalable components aligned with the design system
Created high-fidelity prototypes and conducted A/B testing to quickly validate UX improvements in regulated loan management workflows

Revolution Constituent Management

Redesigned user interfaces for nonprofit engagement software with a focus on usability and scalability
Built reusable design components and developed a system architecture to support diverse organizational needs
Provided ongoing UX consultation to ensure long-term maintainability and adoption across large NGO clients

Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

Collaborated with information architects, librarians, and researchers to design a visual archive tool tailored to the needs of art historians
Translated complex metadata into intuitive visual structures
Enabled specialized users to browse, interpret, and retrieve archival content with ease and accuracy

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

1 year

Lead UX Designer & Developer

Calvert Education Services

Designed custom web applications to unify branding and improve the user experience across educational platforms
Focused on web standards, accessibility, and user-centered design
Aligned digital tools with academic goals and business requirements
Increased usability for students, parents, and staff

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

1 year

Self-Employed Designer & UX Architect

Freelance

Delivered end-to-end UX design solutions for clients in education, music, museums, and government
Led discovery, prototyping, and implementation using tools like Figma, Adobe XD, and front-end code
Adapted design processes to suit varied industries, project scopes, and team structures
Maintained high design quality and a strong user focus across all projects

Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

1 year

Lead Engineer & Technical Producer

Brook Group, LTD.

Directed UI/UX development for enterprise clients including the U.S. Department of Education, DOJ, PayPal, and AOL
Collaborated with Java development teams to build and maintain the Tacklebox® CMS
Gained deep experience designing for enterprise software, accessibility compliance, and large-scale system integration

UX Architect

Kiddie Academy

Led UX design and research within an agile DevOps team focused on internal operations software for franchise support
Conducted user interviews and usability testing to identify workflow bottlenecks
Delivered design solutions through wireframes, rapid prototypes, and design system assets
Ensured UX consistency throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Acted as the key user advocate on a team primarily focused on technical and business delivery
Contributed to creating a consistent software ecosystem across multiple internal applications
Improved user experience metrics across the customer journey—from initial inquiry to lead generation and final enrollment

Industry experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Education, Government and Administration, Arts and Crafts, Media and Entertainment, and Information Technology.

Banking and Finance

Education

Government and Administration

Arts and Crafts

Media and Entertainment

Information Technology

Business area experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, and Research and Development.

Information Technology

Product Development

Research and Development

Summary

UX Architect and Designer with over 20 years of experience delivering user-centered digital products for B2B and B2C sectors in education, finance, government, and culture. Combines hands-on design expertise with a strong technical foundation in prototyping, design systems, and front-end collaboration. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, conducting user research, and implementing scalable design workflows within Agile environments. Passionate about creating clear, accessible, and efficient digital experiences for diverse user groups.

Skills

Figma
Adobe Xd
Zepelin
Miro
Invision
Storybook
Visual Studio Code
Jira
Hotjar
Collaboration
Communication
User Empathy
Adaptability
Critical Thinking
Proactivity
Attention To Detail And Convention

Languages

English

Native

German

Advanced

Education

Oct 2003 - Jun 2005

Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts

Degree in Audio Engineering · Audio Engineering · United States

Oct 2000 - Jun 2003

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Bachelor of Arts coursework · Music Technology and Computer Science · United States

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Banking and Finance 2 y

Avg length 9 m

Longest experience 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles UX Consultant, Lead UX Designer & Developer, Self-Employed Designer & UX Architect

Main industries Banking and Finance, Education, Government and Administration

Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

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August 2026

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Ari is based in Heidelberg, Germany.

Ari speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced).

Ari has at least 4 years of experience. During this time, Ari has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Ari may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Ari would be well-suited for roles such as: UX Consultant, Lead UX Designer & Developer, Self-Employed Designer & UX Architect.

Ari's most recent position is UX Consultant at Design for Context.

Ari is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Education, and Government and Administration. Ari also has some experience in Arts and Crafts, Media and Entertainment, and Information Technology.

Ari is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Research and Development.

Ari holds a Bachelor in Music Technology and Computer Science from University of Maryland Baltimore County.

Ari is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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