Resume

Sonja Schenke

Senior UX Designer with 20+ years designing digital products for web and mobile, from ideation to post-production. Deep focus on design systems, Figma architecture, prototyping, and research, built on a strong visual design background.

Experience

2013 – 2026

Greater Atlanta Area

Lead UX Designer

AT&T Mobility

  • Created and enhanced user interfaces and streamlined user experiences on apps used by millions.
  • Contributed to AI-powered virtual assistant initiatives through user journey mapping, conversation flow design, and rapid prototyping.
  • Collaborated with product managers and stakeholders, gathering requirements and prioritizing features to align with business goals.
  • Created an evolving design system, standardizing UX cohesiveness and aligning products with accessibility best practices.
  • Developed mockups and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma, partnering with developers through implementation.
  • Conducted research and user testing to validate design decisions and identify areas for improvement.

2008 – 2011

Atlanta, GA

Senior Visual and Web Designer

Band Digital

  • Designed and developed websites, microsites, emails, and promotional graphics with an emphasis on user experience and functionality.
  • Created banner ads, iconography, app concepts, pitch work, and print work.
  • Received the WMA 2010 WebAward for outstanding achievement in Web Development for the AT&T Web Hosting website.

2000 – Present

Greater Atlanta Area

Graphic Artist / Web Designer

Freelance

  • Graphic design, print, and UI/UX design for individuals and organizations.
  • Designed and developed email campaigns, websites, invitations, brochures, and promotional graphics.

2003 – 2018

Greater Atlanta Area

Graphic Designer / Social Media Manager

Paris on Ponce

  • Redesigned and maintained the company website, staged and photographed products for vendors, and created social content that improved engagement and retention.
  • Introduced an e-commerce platform, increasing annual sales.
  • Created promotional graphics, flyers, and business cards, elevating brand visibility.

Skills

Design Systems

ComponentsComponent LibrariesComponent ArchitectureDesign StandardsDesign DocumentationResponsive DesignAccessibility

Figma

FigmaAuto LayoutComponents & VariantsVariablesLibrariesInteractive PrototypingFile & Library Organization

UX / Product Design

UI/UX DesignInteraction DesignVisual DesignPrototypingWireframingUser-Centered DesignConversational UXUser ResearchUsability Testing

AI + Emerging Tools

AI-Assisted DesignPrompt EngineeringClaudeClaude CodeLovable

Collaboration + Delivery

Cross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder CollaborationDeveloper HandoffDesign CritiqueAgile

Tools

FigmaFigJamAdobe Creative CloudLucidchartMiro

Strengths

Design Systems

Simplifying workflows and improving collaboration across design, development, and testing by building evolving, shared design systems.

Inclusive Design

Creating accessible digital interfaces so the experience works for everyone.

Adaptable

Delivering innovative, impactful results in dynamic, fast-moving environments.

Relevant Solutions

Staying ahead of industry trends and continuously improving design process.

Education

Interactive Media and Web Design

The Art Institute of Atlanta · 2006 – 2008