Copyright © 2025 | Designed and Built in Washington
Brian DeHart
bddehart@gmail.com
Seattle, WA
dehartdesign.com
(206) 909-9132
Local Public
Cascade PBS
Design System
Resume
Summary
Lead UX Designer with a track record of mobile, TV, and web application deliveries. Passionate about inclusive, engaging experiences, particularly in immersive computing and other emerging technologies.
Experience
UX Designer
Cascade PBS
Seattle, WA
July 2022 - present
- Designed a multi-platform streaming solution (iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Samsung TV, LG TV, Fire TV, Web) serving 10 PBS stations and hundreds of thousands of users. The solution included front-end apps and back-end CMS, addressing stations’ need for managing content delivery, member engagement, and branding in the post-broadcast era.
- Led UX/UI design for CascadePBS.org, consolidating two websites with diverse content (videos, news, podcasts, events) and branding into a unified platform for 100,000+ members. Collaborated with stakeholders and conducted audience research to develop an intuitive, accessible design that supports the organization's mission of enhanced member engagement.
- Developed a scalable 1200+ component atomic design system supporting the Cascade PBS rebrand and member stations on the Local Public streaming platform.
Freelance Visual Designer & Audio Engineer
Self-employed
Seattle, WA
July 2017 - June 2022
- Collaborated with 30+ artists to develop cohesive visual and audio brand identities, encompassing marketing campaigns, logos, websites, social media, and music videos. Managed projects from concept to completion, incorporating client feedback to drive growth in audience size and streaming numbers.delivery, member engagement, and branding in the post-broadcast era.
- Produced 100+ songs, podcasts, and film scores, managing the full production lifecycle and iteratively refining projects based on client input.
Design Engineer
Boeing
Auburn, WA
April 2012 - July 2017
- Solved complex design challenges for the 777X and 737 Max aircraft programs, creating manufacturable and user-centered components and assemblies. Collaborated with factory workers to understand their needs and constraints, and used data analysis to inform design decisions.
- Redesigned sheet metal manufacturing flows through analyzing existing workflows, identifying pain points, and optimizing processes, resulting in $2+ million in annual savings.
Volunteer Experience
Group Leader
Sierra Club
Seattle, WA
September 2017 - September 2024
- Identified a need for a mobile app to educate the public about home electrification and led the UX research and design process. Through user interviews, expert consultations, and prototype testing, developed a user-friendly app designed to meet the needs of the target audience.
- Increased public awareness of home electrification by coordinating and leading informational sessions for hundreds of attendees. This outreach contributed to the successful passage of new building code laws in Washington State.
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
September 2010 - June 2013
UX Design Certification
November 2021 - May 2022
Skills
UX
Wireframing
Prototyping
User Research
Usability Testing
User Flows
Accessibility
Tools
Figma
Jira
Illustrator
Photoshop
DaVinci Resolve
Copyright © 2025 | Designed and Built in Washington
Brian DeHart
bddehart@gmail.com
Seattle, WA
dehartdesign.com
(206) 909-9132
Local Public
Cascade PBS
Design System
Resume
Summary
Lead UX Designer with a track record of mobile, TV, and web application deliveries. Passionate about inclusive, engaging experiences, particularly in immersive computing and other emerging technologies.
Experience
UX Designer
Cascade PBS
Seattle, WA
July 2022 - present
- Designed a multi-platform streaming solution (iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Samsung TV, LG TV, Fire TV, Web) serving 10 PBS stations and hundreds of thousands of users. The solution included front-end apps and back-end CMS, addressing stations’ need for managing content delivery, member engagement, and branding in the post-broadcast era.
- Led UX/UI design for CascadePBS.org, consolidating two websites with diverse content (videos, news, podcasts, events) and branding into a unified platform for 100,000+ members. Collaborated with stakeholders and conducted audience research to develop an intuitive, accessible design that supports the organization's mission of enhanced member engagement.
- Developed a scalable 1200+ component atomic design system supporting the Cascade PBS rebrand and member stations on the Local Public streaming platform.
Freelance Visual Designer & Audio Engineer
Self-employed
Seattle, WA
July 2017 - June 2022
- Collaborated with 30+ artists to develop cohesive visual and audio brand identities, encompassing marketing campaigns, logos, websites, social media, and music videos. Managed projects from concept to completion, incorporating client feedback to drive growth in audience size and streaming numbers.delivery, member engagement, and branding in the post-broadcast era.
- Produced 100+ songs, podcasts, and film scores, managing the full production lifecycle and iteratively refining projects based on client input.
Design Engineer
Boeing
Auburn, WA
April 2012 - July 2017
- Solved complex design challenges for the 777X and 737 Max aircraft programs, creating manufacturable and user-centered components and assemblies. Collaborated with factory workers to understand their needs and constraints, and used data analysis to inform design decisions.
- Redesigned sheet metal manufacturing flows through analyzing existing workflows, identifying pain points, and optimizing processes, resulting in $2+ million in annual savings.
Volunteer Experience
Group Leader
Sierra Club
Seattle, WA
September 2017 - September 2024
- Identified a need for a mobile app to educate the public about home electrification and led the UX research and design process. Through user interviews, expert consultations, and prototype testing, developed a user-friendly app designed to meet the needs of the target audience.
- Increased public awareness of home electrification by coordinating and leading informational sessions for hundreds of attendees. This outreach contributed to the successful passage of new building code laws in Washington State.
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
September 2010 - June 2013
UX Design Certification
November 2021 - May 2022
Skills
UX
Wireframing
Prototyping
User Research
Usability Testing
User Flows
Accessibility
Tools
Figma
Jira
Illustrator
Photoshop
DaVinci Resolve