Chris Gaffey
Product | Visual | UI | Psych
Chris Gaffey
Senior Product Designer | CGOriginal.com
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SUMMARY
- Hard working, user-focused product designer and researcher
- Relentlessly dedicated & energizing team member
- Fast, thorough, & impact-driven design generalist
EDUCATION
BS in Psychology Union College (NY), Class of 2014
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Product Design Lead, DesignMap – February ‘21 - Present
- Delivered design solutions across 10+ engagements including Google, Cisco, eBay, PayPal, Gartner, IDC – leading 4 platform redesigns and driving strategic design on 8 initiatives, achieving 95% stakeholder alignment through C-suite facilitation
- Improved founder graduation rate by 2.5x at Google Area 120 incubator by implementing systematic design thinking frameworks, beating historical 10% average
- Designed AI-powered platform for IDC that unlocked $2B mid-market opportunity, transforming legacy consulting model into scalable self-service product
- Facilitated 20+ strategic design workshops with cross-functional teams of 8-15 members, transforming ambiguous business requirements into actionable UX strategies
Delivered user-centered design solutions for high-profile clients across fintech, enterprise technology, and ecommerce sectors that drove transformational change
My clients included: Google, eBay, PayPal, Cisco, Gallup, Gartner, IDC
Product Designer, Health IQ – January ‘18 - February ‘21
- Reduced cost-per-lead by 50% and doubled ROAS through data-driven landing page optimization, achieving 190% conversion improvement
- Led complete company rebrand and website redesign, supporting 4x company growth from 2018-2021
- Collaborated directly with CEO and engineering team to ship new digital products from concept to launch
Worked closely with CEO, developers, & stakeholders across the business leading the design of 3 new digital products, a complete rebrand & website redesign. Revamped company email system, 3x’ing click-through & revitalized online ad marketing, halving CPL, doubling ROAS, and 2x'ing Landing Page efficiency.
Visual Designer, UpGuard – August '16 - October '17
- Progressed from entry-level to senior contributor, supporting VP of Design across 2 complete web redesigns
- Delivered advertising, landing pages, and complete rebrand for Series B startup
Communications Assistant, Capital Region Chamber – August ‘13 – June ‘16
Managed website & email system, designing digital and print graphics for events & communications.
FREELANCE WORK
I don’t actively seek freelance clients, but I’m approached regularly by acquaintances, friends and referrals with small projects that I take on in my free time.
- Hippocratic AI
- BetterCloud
- First Round Capital
- Pacific Seabird Group Conference (2020/21)
- Union College Office of Communications
- Alex Nuñez for Mountain View City Council
- Hop Brook Brewing Co.
- Westport Central School District
- and more...
SKILLS
- Hard working & resilient
- Self management & organization
- Brand & Graphic Design
- Creative problem solving
- Illustration, drawing, & icon creation
- Understanding of full funnel business strategy
- Basic HTML/CSS
PROFICIENCIES
- Design Workshop Facilitation
- Various AI platforms (Claude / Perplexity preferred)
- Figma
- Sketch
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe After Effects/Premiere
- Principle
- Webflow
- Unbounce
TESTIMONIALS
Below are testimonials/praise I’ve received from coworkers, managers, & clients.
Speaks the Language of Business
“Very rarely have I worked with a creative who cares enough to go deep, understand & speak the language of the business.”
Really Listens
“The best creative I’ve ever worked with. He really listens, does exactly what he says he’ll do & then some.”
Analytical & Creative
“Chris is amazing - he somehow has this super analytical brain without losing his creativity.”
Damn good at his job (and reads things)
“God dang super star. Thank you for being so damn good at your job. He puts thought into everything, gives options, really listens to people, & actually reads things.”
The team wouldn't function without him
“One of the best designer’s I’ve had the pleasure of working with and my right-hand. The team wouldn’t function without him.”
Fast & Thorough
“Chris is the only creative I’ve ever worked with that I know I can trust to take into account all my feedback. His speed & efficiency are amazing.”
Strategic Thinker
“Chris is not just a doer, he’s a strategic thinker.”
Trust him to follow through
“Chris takes amazing notes and I feel like I can always trust him to follow through.”
Team Player Badge – for relentless team support and dedication to all your projects
“His work ethic amazes me. He’s always there when you need him & doesn’t give anything less than his all.”
Rockstar
“He’s a f***ing rockstar”
Chris Gaffey
Product Design | UX | Psych
Chris Gaffey
Senior Product Designer | CGOriginal.com
Download PDF
SUMMARY
- Hard working, user-focused product designer and researcher
- Relentlessly dedicated & energizing team member
- Fast, thorough, & impact-driven design generalist
EDUCATION
BS in Psychology Union College (NY), Class of 2014
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Product Design Lead, DesignMap – February ‘21 - Present
- Delivered design solutions across 10+ engagements including Google, Cisco, eBay, PayPal, Gartner, IDC – leading 4 platform redesigns and driving strategic design on 8 initiatives, achieving 95% stakeholder alignment through C-suite facilitation
- Improved founder graduation rate by 2.5x at Google Area 120 incubator by implementing systematic design thinking frameworks, beating historical 10% average
- Designed AI-powered platform for IDC that unlocked $2B mid-market opportunity, transforming legacy consulting model into scalable self-service product
- Facilitated 20+ strategic design workshops with cross-functional teams of 8-15 members, transforming ambiguous business requirements into actionable UX strategies
Delivered user-centered design solutions for high-profile clients across fintech, enterprise technology, and ecommerce sectors that drove transformational change
My clients included: Google, eBay, PayPal, Cisco, Gallup, Gartner, IDC
Product Designer, Health IQ – January ‘18 - February ‘21
- Reduced cost-per-lead by 50% and doubled ROAS through data-driven landing page optimization, achieving 190% conversion improvement
- Led complete company rebrand and website redesign, supporting 4x company growth from 2018-2021
- Collaborated directly with CEO and engineering team to ship new digital products from concept to launch
Worked closely with CEO, developers, & stakeholders across the business leading the design of 3 new digital products, a complete rebrand & website redesign. Revamped company email system, 3x’ing click-through & revitalized online ad marketing, halving CPL, doubling ROAS, and 2x'ing Landing Page efficiency.
Visual Designer, UpGuard – August '16 - October '17
- Progressed from entry-level to senior contributor, supporting VP of Design across 2 complete web redesigns
- Delivered advertising, landing pages, and complete rebrand for Series B startup
Communications Assistant, Capital Region Chamber – August ‘13 – June ‘16
Managed website & email system, designing digital and print graphics for events & communications.
FREELANCE WORK
I don’t actively seek freelance clients, but I’m approached regularly by acquaintances, friends and referrals with small projects that I take on in my free time.
- Hippocratic AI
- BetterCloud
- First Round Capital
- Pacific Seabird Group Conference (2020/21)
- Union College Office of Communications
- Alex Nuñez for Mountain View City Council
- Hop Brook Brewing Co.
- Westport Central School District
- and more...
SKILLS
- Hard working & resilient
- Self management & organization
- Brand & Graphic Design
- Creative problem solving
- Illustration, drawing, & icon creation
- Understanding of full funnel business strategy
- Basic HTML/CSS
PROFICIENCIES
- Design Workshop Facilitation
- Various AI platforms (Claude / Perplexity preferred)
- Figma
- Sketch
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe After Effects/Premiere
- Principle
- Webflow
- Unbounce
TESTIMONIALS
Below are testimonials/praise I’ve received from coworkers, managers, & clients.
Speaks the Language of Business
“Very rarely have I worked with a creative who cares enough to go deep, understand & speak the language of the business.”
Really Listens
“The best creative I’ve ever worked with. He really listens, does exactly what he says he’ll do & then some.”
Analytical & Creative
“Chris is amazing - he somehow has this super analytical brain without losing his creativity.”
Damn good at his job (and reads things)
“God dang super star. Thank you for being so damn good at your job. He puts thought into everything, gives options, really listens to people, & actually reads things.”
The team wouldn't function without him
“One of the best designer’s I’ve had the pleasure of working with and my right-hand. The team wouldn’t function without him.”
Fast & Thorough
“Chris is the only creative I’ve ever worked with that I know I can trust to take into account all my feedback. His speed & efficiency are amazing.”
Strategic Thinker
“Chris is not just a doer, he’s a strategic thinker.”
Trust him to follow through
“Chris takes amazing notes and I feel like I can always trust him to follow through.”
Team Player Badge – for relentless team support and dedication to all your projects
“His work ethic amazes me. He’s always there when you need him & doesn’t give anything less than his all.”
Rockstar
“He’s a f***ing rockstar”
Chris Gaffey
Senior Product Designer | CGOriginal.com
Download PDF
SUMMARY
- Hard working, user-focused product designer and researcher
- Relentlessly dedicated & energizing team member
- Fast, thorough, & impact-driven design generalist
EDUCATION
BS in Psychology Union College (NY), Class of 2014
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Product Design Lead, DesignMap – February ‘21 - Present
- Delivered design solutions across 10+ engagements including Google, Cisco, eBay, PayPal, Gartner, IDC – leading 4 platform redesigns and driving strategic design on 8 initiatives, achieving 95% stakeholder alignment through C-suite facilitation
- Improved founder graduation rate by 2.5x at Google Area 120 incubator by implementing systematic design thinking frameworks, beating historical 10% average
- Designed AI-powered platform for IDC that unlocked $2B mid-market opportunity, transforming legacy consulting model into scalable self-service product
- Facilitated 20+ strategic design workshops with cross-functional teams of 8-15 members, transforming ambiguous business requirements into actionable UX strategies
Delivered user-centered design solutions for high-profile clients across fintech, enterprise technology, and ecommerce sectors that drove transformational change
My clients included: Google, eBay, PayPal, Cisco, Gallup, Gartner, IDC
Product Designer, Health IQ – January ‘18 - February ‘21
- Reduced cost-per-lead by 50% and doubled ROAS through data-driven landing page optimization, achieving 190% conversion improvement
- Led complete company rebrand and website redesign, supporting 4x company growth from 2018-2021
- Collaborated directly with CEO and engineering team to ship new digital products from concept to launch
Worked closely with CEO, developers, & stakeholders across the business leading the design of 3 new digital products, a complete rebrand & website redesign. Revamped company email system, 3x’ing click-through & revitalized online ad marketing, halving CPL, doubling ROAS, and 2x'ing Landing Page efficiency.
Visual Designer, UpGuard – August '16 - October '17
- Progressed from entry-level to senior contributor, supporting VP of Design across 2 complete web redesigns
- Delivered advertising, landing pages, and complete rebrand for Series B startup
Communications Assistant, Capital Region Chamber – August ‘13 – June ‘16
Managed website & email system, designing digital and print graphics for events & communications.
FREELANCE WORK
I don’t actively seek freelance clients, but I’m approached regularly by acquaintances, friends and referrals with small projects that I take on in my free time.
- Hippocratic AI
- BetterCloud
- First Round Capital
- Pacific Seabird Group Conference (2020/21)
- Union College Office of Communications
- Alex Nuñez for Mountain View City Council
- Hop Brook Brewing Co.
- Westport Central School District
- and more...
SKILLS
- Hard working & resilient
- Self management & organization
- Brand & Graphic Design
- Creative problem solving
- Illustration, drawing, & icon creation
- Understanding of full funnel business strategy
- Basic HTML/CSS
PROFICIENCIES
- Design Workshop Facilitation
- Various AI platforms (Claude / Perplexity preferred)
- Figma
- Sketch
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe After Effects/Premiere
- Principle
- Webflow
- Unbounce
TESTIMONIALS
Below are testimonials/praise I’ve received from coworkers, managers, & clients.
Speaks the Language of Business
“Very rarely have I worked with a creative who cares enough to go deep, understand & speak the language of the business.”
Really Listens
“The best creative I’ve ever worked with. He really listens, does exactly what he says he’ll do & then some.”
Analytical & Creative
“Chris is amazing - he somehow has this super analytical brain without losing his creativity.”
Damn good at his job (and reads things)
“God dang super star. Thank you for being so damn good at your job. He puts thought into everything, gives options, really listens to people, & actually reads things.”
The team wouldn't function without him
“One of the best designer’s I’ve had the pleasure of working with and my right-hand. The team wouldn’t function without him.”
Fast & Thorough
“Chris is the only creative I’ve ever worked with that I know I can trust to take into account all my feedback. His speed & efficiency are amazing.”
Strategic Thinker
“Chris is not just a doer, he’s a strategic thinker.”
Trust him to follow through
“Chris takes amazing notes and I feel like I can always trust him to follow through.”
Team Player Badge – for relentless team support and dedication to all your projects
“His work ethic amazes me. He’s always there when you need him & doesn’t give anything less than his all.”
Rockstar
“He’s a f***ing rockstar”