Carl Ishii
Provo, UT 84604 | 801-318-8833 | carl@carlishii.com
Senior UX/UI Designer | Product Designer
About
A dynamic and user-centric designer with 15+ years of accomplishments and experience translating content into conceptual designs for a broad set of software, digital marketing, and informational needs. Adept in information architecture and developing end-to-end user experiences. A creative UX designer who collaborates with cross-functional teams, including development teams and customer accounts, to shape new business opportunities. A professional creator who works and communicates with product owners and developers to forge strategic partnerships and relationships with internal and external sources. A curious mind to search, research, and test with a passion for designing efficiency and purpose.
What I do best
- UX/UI design for complex workflows
- Enterprise and SaaS product design
- Wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI
- User research and usability testing
- Design systems and interface consistency
- Cross-functional collaboration with product and engineering teams
- Simplifying technical processes into intuitive user experiences
Work Experience
Verisk Property Estimating Solutions (Xactware)
Senior UX/UI Designer | Lehi, Utah | Nov 2024 – Mar 2026
Worked on enterprise SaaS products designed for restoration and remodeling contractors. My focus was on workflow-heavy experiences, including lead intake, job scoping, task coordination, and contractor workflow management.
- Designed end-to-end product experiences for complex contractor workflows
- Created wireframes, interaction models, and high-fidelity UI in Figma
- Conducted user research and usability testing to improve workflow clarity
- Collaborated with product managers and engineers to bring features from concept to implementation
- Helped simplify complex operational processes for office teams and field technicians
Cisco Systems SOW
Senior UX/UI Designer | San Jose, California | Aug 2022 – Apr 2024
Led UX/UI design for Cisco’s Quarterly Business Review software, helping transform complex network and account data into clear, usable product experiences.
- Designed data-driven interfaces and workflows in Figma
- Improved usability for engineers and account managers through research and iteration
- Helped streamline how teams troubleshoot issues and communicate customer strategies
- Worked closely with technical stakeholders to translate complex information into intuitive experiences
SolidNumber
Senior UX/UI Designer | Lehi, Utah | Aug 2018 – Jul 2022
Helped design and launch products for a fintech startup, including admin, B2B, and B2C software experiences.
- Designed the UX/UI for new software products and mobile experiences
- Built high-fidelity designs and collaborated with remote developers to ship products
- Created a design system and visual identity from the ground up
- Designed websites, interfaces, and supporting product assets
- Worked with founders on product, marketing, and sales strategy
ControlPad
Senior UX/UI Designer | Orem, Utah | Jun 2013 – Jul 2018
Designed user experiences for custom software applications, working with clients and product owners to translate requirements into clear, usable products.
- Created wireframes, prototypes, and product interfaces for new and existing software
- Collaborated with clients and internal teams to define needs and feature priorities
- Helped implement Agile workflows and improve project delivery
- Designed UI concepts quickly to support development and stakeholder alignment
The Electric Company
Owner / Operator / Art Director
Ran a branding, design, and consulting business serving local and national clients.
- Led branding, marketing, web design, and digital creative work
- Managed projects, client relationships, and business operations
- Delivered work for 200+ organizations including The Walton Group, Caselle, Magleby Construction, Central Bank, C&A Construction, and Provo City
- Earned recognition for branding and brochure design
Education and Training
University of Utah UX/UI Design May 2022
Utah Valley University SIX SIGMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM Nov. 2021
Journey To Mastery Sales Training (JTM) – Salt Lake City, UT | Certificate
Lance Turner – Provo, UT | Apprenticeship Graphic Design
Key Achievements:
- Collaborated with six clients to understand clients’ visions and requirements to develop effective, individualized design solutions while working under the award-winning architect and designer
- Managed two projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to client specifications, proactively addressing and resolving client inquiries and issues to maximize client satisfaction
- Created multiple logo iterations, incorporating client feedback to refine and perfect the final designs while promoting consistency in branding across all marketing materials
- Implemented graphic design principles to create visually cohesive and aesthetically pleasing designs, coordinating color schemes and typography to convey the desired brand message
Ishii Design – Provo, UT | Apprenticeship Graphic Design
Designed, produced, and print-managed design projects for live clients under the supervision of Daniel Ishii, award-winning art director for Standard Oil.
Areas of Expertise
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Awards
Neenah Paper’s Western Regional
Second place for logo design.
PRSA Golden Spike Award
Golden Spike award for brochure design.
Volunteer/Community Engagement
Provo Elks Lodge
The Elks members elected Carl as the Leading Knight to the Exalted Ruler of Lodge 849.
Key Achievements:
- Provo Elks Veterans Committee.
- Created and produced Veteran’s Baseball with the Elk’s Veteran’s Committee and Orem Owlz.
- Provo Elks Lodge Charter Organization Representative for Utah’s Boy Scout Troop 51
- Christmas Charity
- Camp Wapiti
- Youth Scholarships and Programs.
Sheroes United
Board Member · Mar 2022 – Feb 2023
As a Sheroes board member, I help the CEO fulfill the long-term interests of Sheroes United. They are fulfilling their mission of stopping domestic violence and human trafficking. I assisted in overseeing and directing business operations, helping set policies, approving business decisions, and fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities.