Julie Arroyo

Senior Digital Product Designer
About

Designing where brand story meets everyday usability.

I’m Julie Arroyo — a Senior Digital Product Designer based in Chicago. I craft brand-led, story-driven interfaces for broadcast, lifestyle, and product teams, blending emotion, clarity, and craft to make digital experiences feel human.

Over the last decade I’ve worked across UX, UI, and visual systems — from national television websites and cross-platform design systems to small-business sites with SEO foundations and tangible merchandise like apparel and collectibles.

My approach is equal parts structure and storytelling: clear information architecture, accessible components, and a visual language that respects the brand’s voice.

Philosophy

Users first

Design should feel as good as it looks — empathetic, legible, and inclusive.

Systems with soul

Components and guidelines bring consistency without flattening brand personality.

Story as strategy

Every screen should communicate what the brand stands for and why it matters.

Capabilities

UX / UI Design Design Systems Information Architecture Visual & Brand Design Art Direction Prototyping (Figma) Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA) SEO-aware Web Frontend Collaboration Asset & Merch Design

Experience Snapshot

2022 — Present

Senior Digital Product Designer — Broadcast

Lead UX/UI for national television websites and show ecosystems; established modular design system and accessibility standards; partner with producers and engineers.

2017 — 2022

Digital Designer — Freelance / Studio

Brand and web for small businesses; SEO-minded site builds; merchandise and printable collectibles; social and campaign creative.

2014 — 2017

UI/UX & Front-End Collaboration

Interface design and handoff for marketing sites and product surfaces; component libraries and responsive systems.

Tools

Beyond Work

When I’m not designing, you’ll catch me sketching, exploring the Chicagoland area or just crafting new art at home. To be in the best creative space, I absolutely require some strong coffee & a good pair of headphones. I'm a comic book & Sci-Fi enthusiast, love art, baking & can come up some great dad-jokes now & then.

Let’s collaborate
Open to senior roles and thoughtful partnerships — remote or hybrid.
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