Gregor Smith
Lead Product Designer
Morrisville, NC
gregorsmith.org
gregor@gregorsmith.org
704-237-0352
Lead Product Designer specializing in enterprise AI and data platforms within Fortune 500 ecosystems. Defined UX strategy for forecasting and governance systems serving Finance, Merchandising, and Supply Chain stakeholders. Expert at translating complex data science workflows into scalable, explainable product experiences that drive adoption and reduce operational overhead.
Experience
Senior Product Designer 2022 – 2026
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | Charlotte & Mooresville, NC
- Defined UX strategy and end-to-end experience for DataVerse, an enterprise-wide data reporting and governance ecosystem serving cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, Merchandising, and Supply Chain.
- Established scalable interaction patterns and governance frameworks to support enterprise growth and telemetry oversight.
- Led design of an AI-powered forecasting platform, replacing fragmented Excel processes with explainable AI workflows, scenario modeling, and override controls.
- Partnered with Product, Engineering, and Data Science leadership to align forecasting models with business workflows, driving adoption within the Merchandising Finance organization overseeing corporate financial forecasting.
- Played a key role in beta launch of an AI chatbot companion, accelerating internal support workflows and experimentation across business units.
UX Designer 2021 – 2022
MetLife | Cary, NC
- Led UX modernization initiatives across multiple product lines, aligning legacy insurance workflows with evolving business and compliance requirements.
- Influenced product direction through cross-functional design reviews and iterative prototyping.
- Simplified complex regulatory processes into scalable, intuitive user experiences.
Senior Front-End Developer 2016 – 2019
That's Nice | Apex, NC & New York City, NY
- Led front-end architecture for enterprise Life Sciences clients, translating UX strategy into scalable, production-ready digital experiences.
- Collaborated closely with UX and product stakeholders to ensure design integrity from concept through implementation.
- Contributed to reusable component patterns and front-end standards supporting long-term maintainability.
- HubSpot Design Certified.
UX Designer 2016
Lenovo | Morrisville, NC
- Led UX design for a global intranet transformation spanning 77 countries, aligning regional stakeholder needs into a unified experience strategy.
- Defined information architecture, wireframes, and scalable navigation systems to support enterprise-wide communication and collaboration.
- Partnered with distributed development teams to ensure design consistency and high-quality implementation across global markets.
Early Career Experience 2004 – 2016
Social Development, E-commerce, and Web Agency sectors
- 3C Institute (2013–2016): Senior UX Designer leading projects from e-commerce platforms to PHP Laravel and React.js web applications.
- Diet Chef (2011–2012): Web Designer managing large-scale multi-lingual email campaigns and multi-variant UX testing.
- Freelance (2009–2011): Web Designer providing end-to-end custom PHP/MySQL and design solutions for independent clients.
- Yodle (2008–2009): Interactive Web Specialist creating stylish HTML templates for search campaigns.
- WebsiteBiz (2007–2008): Web Developer collaborating on project specifications and campaign-critical code updates.
- FoamLabs (2006–2007): Webmaster role building PHP and Flash websites and managing e-commerce backends.
- Goods For You! (2006): Web Designer focusing on elevating digital presence through user-centric interface updates and high-conversion promotional assets.
- RUWebby (2004–2005): Project Manager managing up to 10 simultaneous digital projects.
Skills
Product & Design Leadership
Enterprise UX Strategy • AI & Data Platforms • Cross-Functional Alignment • Design Systems
Research & Execution
User Flows • Prototyping (Figma) • Interaction Design • Information Architecture • Usability Testing • Design Reviews
Technical Fluency
HTML/CSS • JavaScript • Python • SQL/MySQL • Front-End Architecture
Education
Multimedia Design and Production (1996–1999) | Glasgow Metropolitan College