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Justin Hernandez

Lead Product Designer | AI & Design Specialist

Profile

Product designer specializing in AI-powered experiences, intelligent automation, and design systems. I translate complex technical requirements into intuitive user experiences while leading cross-functional teams. Currently driving GenAI strategy and automation initiatives at a $23B+ fintech platform.

Professional Experience

Lead Product Designer | Kiavi (Remote)

June 2021 – Present

Lead design for fintech/proptech platform funding $23B+ across 85,000+ real estate projects. Drive AI-powered personalization and intelligent automation for lending operations.

  • Spearhead GenAI product strategy including AI-powered scope of work tool and instant document review, eliminating manual data entry for complex lending workflows
  • Lead automation projects reducing manual operational load on Loan Analysts and Underwriters through intelligent eligibility and compliance systems
  • Strategic partner to SVP of Product/Technology, providing technical direction on AI tools, Service-Oriented Architecture migration, and AI workflow integration
  • Led company rebrand from LendingHome to Kiavi and Innovation team launching investor-specific products
  • Manage and mentor senior product designers across multiple business areas

User Experience Designer | UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) (Remote)

February 2017 – June 2021

Led product design for benefits, ACA, payroll, and internal products for enterprise HR software serving millions of users.

  • Delivered user-centered software for benefits administration and compliance workflows
  • Led design strategy balancing regulatory requirements with usability across ACA reporting and payroll systems
  • Contributed to platform-wide research and strategy initiatives

Director, User Experience | FCB Chicago

October 2015 – February 2017

Directed UX for healthcare, consumer brands, and financial services accounts. Established user research practice and led product design strategy across client portfolio.

Senior UX Designer | Marketo (San Mateo, CA)

December 2013 – September 2015

Led design for Marketo Projects workflow management tool. Contributed to design system evolution during rapid company growth phase.

Earlier Experience

User Experience Architect | Ogilvy & Mather (2013) · Mobile UX Architect | Walgreens Corporation (2011–2013, 2× award-winning) · UX Developer | Ontoadaptive, LLC (2010–2011)

Education

M.S. Human-Computer Interaction

DePaul University | 2011

B.S. Interactive Media

DePaul University | 2009

Skills & Expertise

Design

Product Design, User Research, Design Strategy, Service Design, Design Systems, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing

AI & Automation

GenAI Product Design, Prompt Engineering, AI-Powered Automation, Intelligent Document Processing, Predictive Personalization

Leadership

Team Management, Mentorship, Cross-Functional Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Stakeholder Communication

Domains

Fintech, Proptech, Enterprise SaaS, HR Technology, Healthcare, Financial Services

Professional Development

  • Human-Centered Service Design | IDEO U | 2019