ABOUT

Ellie is a versatile designer with expertise in crafting thoughtful, user-centered experiences.

Ellie graduated in May 2020 from the University of Minnesota with a BFA in Graphic Design. In June 2020, she began interning with Sezzle, a payments company dedicated to “financially empowering the next generation.” Over the past 4 years, she progressed from Product Design Intern to Lead Product Designer, playing a key role in Sezzle’s evolution from a startup to a publicly traded company. Throughout her journey, she has designed and launched numerous consumer-facing digital experiences, offering financial support and education to millions. After spending 2 months traveling through Southeast Asia, she is now seeking new opportunities to pursue her passion for creating connection through beautifully designed experiences.

Experience

Freelance Designer
(Nov 2025 - current)

Roles held at Sezzle

Lead Product Designer
(Jul 2023 - June 2024)

Product Designer II
(Mar 2022 - Jul 2023)

Associate Product Designer
(Sep 2020 - Jul 2022)

Product Design Intern
(Jun 2020 - Sep 2020)

Skills

UX/UI

Graphic Design

Web Design

Wire Framing & Prototyping

Design Systems

Branding & Identity

Usability Testing

User Research

A/B Testing

Visual Communication

Tools

Figma

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Indesign

Adobe Photoshop

Klaviyo

Shopify

CSS/HTML

Fullstory

UserTesting

Usability Hub

Likes

Anything from Baggu

The Midwest

Sitting in the sun

My Ikea Fado Lamp

Traveling (I just spent 2 months in SE Asia!)

Collecting shells

Live music

Oddly shaped ceramics

Making french press coffee