Resume · Updated 2026

Darian Adams.

UX Designer & Multimedia Specialist
Atlanta, Georgia Open to relocation and remote

UX designer and broadcast production coordinator with expertise in high-pressure environments and systematic problem-solving. I translate complex operational challenges into streamlined, accessible solutions that reduce friction and empower teams to focus on their core work.

01 / Experience

Experience.

Broadcast Production Coordinator
Mar 2024 — Present
  • Operated live audio and cues during daily newscasts with a no-downtime record.
  • Set camera shots, edited rundowns, and cut promos under tight morning deadlines.
  • Retrieved stories from AP; prepped live interview and stream content.
  • Handled troubleshooting, maintenance, and configuration of systems in the absence of IT.
  • Trained incoming staff, including directors, producers, and production assistants while covering full ops load.
Freelance & Design Support
Self-employed
Jan 2018 — Present
  • Managed end-to-end creative lifecycles from concept through delivery.
  • Provided light project management, client-facing reports, and design concept revisions.
  • Used advanced digital design software and analog prototyping to develop solutions.
  • Presented design proposals and progress updates to clients.
  • Delivered digital and print assets across varying budgets and timelines.
IT & Digital Archives Intern
May 2023 — Jul 2024
  • Coordinated with IT, graphics, and archivists to ideate website UX improvements.
  • Helped develop a 3D digitization plan for inaccessible artifacts (SR-71, VC-140B, flight gear).
  • Learned 3D scanning and modeling basics.
  • Handled basic Active Directory account setup and internal document transfer for onboarding.
  • Updated WordPress content and deployed files via FileZilla / WinSCP.
User Experience Designer
Jan 2020 — Jan 2021
  • Conducted interviews with homeowners and eco-conscious users.
  • Coordinated a product pivot from global offset tracking to local climate projects based on insights.
  • Drafted onboarding flows and high-fidelity screens through final engineer handoff.
02 / Education

Education.

B.S. Interaction Design
Minor in Technical Communications
03 / Skills

Skills.

Tools & Platforms
Google WorkspaceSlackCanvaCavalryRiveNotionFigmaWordPressWinSCPFileZillaAdobe XDPhotoshopAfter EffectsPremiere
Web & Internal Systems
HTMLCSSBasic JavaScriptFirebasePythonActive DirectoryWCAG
Research & Analytics
User ResearchCognitive Load AnalysisUsability Heuristic EvaluationHCI PrinciplesStakeholder ResearchMarket AnalysisData-Driven Decision Making
Documentation & Content
Technical Documentation (DITA, XML)Knowledge BasesCMSInformation Architecture
Broadcasting & Media
Studio OperationsLive ProductionVideo EditingTeleprompter Operation