About Me

I’m a user experience and product designer based in Burlington, Vermont.

 

As a UX designer, I’m energized by solving complex problems—whether I’m untangling a tricky Figma prototype or designing user-centered solutions that align with business goals. I thrive in the discovery phase: gathering stakeholder input, talking with users, defining problems, and mapping journeys. I believe great design is born from clarity, intention, and a well-scoped challenge. (And yes, I love making things look good, too.)

 

With my design background, I bring 10 years of experience working for a major outdoor brand. Before finding UX, I earned a degree in film production and screenwriting, then held roles at Burton Snowboards in customer service, environmental design, and post-production—eventually managing content operations for the photo studio. My path to UX was a natural progression: UX blends my fascination with human behavior with my love for storytelling, design, and creative problem-solving.

When I’m not working, you’ll find me snowboarding or adventuring outside with my dog, Spruce.

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Skills

UX Design

User Research

Usability Testing

Information Architecture

User Flows

Journey Mapping

Content Strategy

UX Writing

Agile/Lean UX

Analytics interpretation

UI Design

Visual Design

Typography

Color Theory

Scalable components

Responsive Design

Prototyping

Accessibility (WCAG)

Product Strategy

Systems Thinking

Problem Framing

Requirements Gathering

Storytelling

Data-Informed Design

Education

Upright Education

Certificate Awarded 2022

UX/UI Bootcamp Completion

Ithaca College

BS Awarded 2013

Major: Cinema and Photography

Minor: Writing

Get in Touch

Kdirmaier@gmail.com

© Kimberly MacKenzie 2025

About Me

I’m a user experience and product designer based in Burlington, Vermont.

 

As a UX designer, I’m energized by solving complex problems—whether I’m untangling a tricky Figma prototype or designing user-centered solutions that align with business goals. I thrive in the discovery phase: gathering stakeholder input, talking with users, defining problems, and mapping journeys. I believe great design is born from clarity, intention, and a well-scoped challenge. (And yes, I love making things look good, too.)

 

With my design background, I bring 10 years of experience working for a major outdoor brand. Before finding UX, I earned a degree in film production and screenwriting, then held roles at Burton Snowboards in customer service, environmental design, and post-production—eventually managing content operations for the photo studio. My path to UX was a natural progression: UX blends my fascination with human behavior with my love for storytelling, design, and creative problem-solving.

When I’m not working, you’ll find me snowboarding or adventuring outside with my dog, Spruce.

Download Resume

Skills

UX Design

User Research

Usability Testing

Information Architecture

User Flows

Journey Mapping

Content Strategy

UX Writing

Agile/Lean UX

Analytics interpretation

UI Design

Visual Design

Typography

Color Theory

Scalable components

Responsive Design

Prototyping

Accessibility (WCAG)

Product Strategy

Systems Thinking

Problem Framing

Requirements Gathering

Storytelling

Data-Informed Design

Education

Upright Education

Certificate Awarded 2022

UX/UI Bootcamp Completion

Ithaca College

BS Awarded 2013

Major: Cinema and Photography

Minor: Writing

Get in Touch

© Kimberly MacKenzie 2025