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