Rob Steele
He's a Designer
About
Accomplished UX & Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience in user research, wireframe development, and cross-functional collaboration to create intuitive, user-friendly software. Proven record of enhancing user engagement through innovative design and strategic online marketing, achieving over a 300% increase in user participation. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Adobe XD, with extensive expertise in graphic design, website architecture, and user experience testing.
UI/UX & Graphic Designer (and video producer, podcaster, voice artist..)
Rob has worn a lot of hats and has so much to offer.
- Website: www.steele42.com
- Phone: +1 706.449.7613
- City: Knoxville, TN USA
- Degree: Master of Corporate Communications
- Email: steele42@gmail.com
Something Rob doesn't put on his resume is his creativity. He has four published books - two mystery anthologies, a political comedy and a satirical novel about religion.
Want to download his resume? Choose what you want him for.
Happy Clients
Projects
Hours Of Support
(It's more but he's lost track.)
Hard Workers
Skills
Just a sampling of what he can do.
Resume
The obligatory reduction of a career into a few lines of text.
Sumary
Rob Steele
Innovative and deadline-driven Graphic Designer with 20+ years of experience designing and developing user-centered digital & print marketing material from initial research to wireframing to final, polished & deliverable product.
- Knoxville, TN USA
- (706) 449.7613
- steele42@gmail.com
Education
Google UX Design Certification
2023
Coursera, Clarksville, TN
Google Digital Marketing & eCommerce Design Certification
2023
Coursera, Clarksville, TN
Master of Fine Arts & Corporate (Digital) Communications
2000 - 2002
Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
3.6 GPA
Bachelor of Science & Digital Media
1994 - 1997
Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
3.2 GPA
Professional Experience
Senior UX Design Specialist and Graphic Design Artist
2004 - 2025
Virtual Contractor - Grovetown, GA (based - remote)
- Crafted detailed wireframes and journey maps to outline the structure, flow, and functionality of web and mobile applications, ensuring a seamless and unified user experience.
- Developed interactive prototypes using Figma, Adobe XD, and similar tools to visualize user flows and interactions, facilitating stakeholder feedback and iterative design improvements.
- Designed visually appealing, responsive interfaces that aligned with the company's brand identity, integrating modular design principles for a cohesive digital experience.
- Produced high-quality graphics and visual elements for digital products and marketing materials, enhancing the overall visual communication strategy.
- Collaborated with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure design consistency and alignment with project timelines, fostering an agile and efficient workflow.
- Conducted user research and usability testing, analyzing user feedback and testing outcomes to refine interface designs and improve overall user experiences.
- Maintained and evolved design systems and Figma component libraries, ensuring a consistent visual language across projects and promoting effective modular design practices.
UX/UI Adjunct Professor
Spring 2025
Pellissippi State Community College - Knoxville, TN
- Instructed students, online and in-person, on UX/UI design principles with an emphasis on Figma, modular design, and responsive design techniques.
- Achieved high academic success with 85% of students earning an 'A' and a 97% approval rating, demonstrating effective communication and teaching of design best practices.
Portfolio
What follows is an example of works done over the past 20+ years. Some material that has been done is not allowed to be reproduced due to contract issues. The following are his personal favorites that he believes showcases what he is capable of.
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- Website
- Artwork
- Case Studies
- Videos
Services
Rob is available for a variety of services.
UX/UI Design
Over 20 years of experience with the will procedure - from research to wireframing to coding to post-launch testing.
Graphic Design
Rob has created artwork for books, album covers, advertisements in mediums ranging from print to banners to billboards to television and internet.
Teamwork Building and Training
If you need someone to train people or streamline an organization, this is the person you want.
Video Producer
Rob started producing videos professionally at age 15. He's familiar with a majority of video editors and filming techniques.
Testimonials
Don't take his word for it. Hear what others have said about him!
Rob consistently gets the job done - and gets it done well. Rob and I have been friends for many years and occasionally work together. Rob has helped me plan and set up speaking engagements that have been very successful (well-attended and enjoyed by attendees) - he has assisted me with fine-tuning my writing and my writing style (I am an author) and is an exceptional writer, himself. Rob is one of the most dependable people I know and - if he is working on a project - it's guaranteed it will be done well. .
Jeff Stinson
Librarian & Poet
Have known Robert over 20 years and have always been impressed by his drive and work ethic. He was one of my Assistant Managers at an office supply store that I managed in the early 2000's. Robert was always willing to do what was necessary to see a task through to its conclusion. Robert brought a professional demeanor to the job and was often complemented by our clients. I can say with confidence that Robert would be an outstanding addition to any company's workforce.
Pope Garrett
Manager
Rob created an excellent site for my podcast, "Cinema Savants." It had everything we needed: a player, a schedule of when new shows came out and he was excellent in working with myself and co-host, Lee Vowell, to get everything we wanted and a lot of stuff we didn't even know we needed! He did a great job!
Todd Vandenberg
Podcaster
Rob has always been a go getter in any job or activity he has been involved in. You could always count on him for good ideas and implementation of same.
Bill Morehead
Theater Director
