Packy Savvenas Senior Product Designer · UX/UI + design engineering

Available for full-time roles · Remote

I find where people get stuck. Then I design and build a clearer path.

I created and launched a paid wildlife planner that I continue to design, code, and support. At Korn Ferry, I work with a vice president and engineers on a broader redesign of its recruiting software. My website work connects research and design with hands-on implementation.

“Packy absolutely crushed it.”

Nathan Arant COO at Elevator3
Selected work

Selected work.

These projects show the decisions I made, what I built, and what happened after launch.

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Korn Ferry · Recruiting software

I’m redesigning Korn Ferry’s recruiting software.

The job-profile and candidate-update examples are two parts of a larger, ongoing redesign. I work with a vice president and engineers, using fictional examples I can share publicly.

  • First design version approved and in use.
Confidential enterprise work · fictional interface illustration. Example data.

One decision: recruiters can read another job profile without losing their current choice. The case study also shows editable candidate updates and shared Figma components.

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Wilder · Website + Research Library

I connected a nonprofit website and its Research Library.

  • +238% Research Library page views.
  • +365% Mental Health Services page views.
Nonprofit + research platform · Interface illustration

I led research and UX, rebuilt the site in WordPress, moved the Drupal content, and connected Presto data to a searchable Research Library. The creative director and designer led the visual direction and artwork.

GA4, July 7–August 5, 2025 vs. the preceding 30 days. Post-launch page views, not a controlled measure of design-only impact.

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Know the Dangers · Minnesota public-health website

I redesigned and built a clearer path to naloxone and other resources.

  • +240.79% Opioid Addiction Resources page views · 7,404 to 25,232.
  • +222.61% Find Naloxone button triggers.
  • Thousands of Naloxone Finder accesses each month.
Statewide public-health resource · Interface illustration

Research and heatmaps shaped the navigation, mobile layout, and help actions. I designed and built the WordPress website.

Page views: the project’s 90-day report after completion, including website and campaign activity. Button-trigger growth and monthly accesses were reported separately; their exact reporting dates were not retained.

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Where The Wild Beasts Roam · Paid product

I took a wildlife planner from an idea to paying customers.

  • Live product with paying customers.
  • Designed, coded, launched, and supported by me.
Live paid product · Existing interface illustration

I changed the starting point from an open map to a route visitors can review and save. I built the planner, website, checkout, and member access, and continue to support customers and improve the product.

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Supporting website work · Whip Around

I redesigned the path from product questions to demos and trials.

  • 150% more completed demo requests.
  • 125% more free-trial registrations.
Marketing website · Interface illustration

Buyer research shaped the page structure and content. I designed and built the website and landing pages, then used analytics and heatmaps to improve mobile content and calls to action.

Reported website results: March–June 2024 compared with the preceding 90 days. These figures describe completed actions, not conversion-rate growth.

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I stay involved through the build.

I bring 15+ years of design experience, including leading UX and web design at Russell Herder. My work spans independent products, enterprise software, and buyer-focused websites.

Based in the Tetons. Working remotely.

From the first question through delivery

First, I find what’s getting in the way.

I use research, analytics, and team context to define the task, the constraints, and what success should look like.

Then I work out the path.

I compare flows and prototypes to work through the choices someone needs to make before the team commits to a build.

I carry those decisions into the build.

I design the interface, states, reusable components, accessibility, and responsive behavior. I build the front end when I own implementation, or review the working product with engineers.

After launch, I look for what still needs work.

After launch, I use behavior, feedback, and analytics to choose the next change and check whether it helped.

Testimonials

What it’s like to work with me.

Feedback from clients and teammates.

14Client + team testimonials

Packy stands out as a UX leader who is both highly skilled and genuinely great to work with.

Maria JameroStrategic Communications, Brand & Integrated Marketing Leader

I had the opportunity to work with Packy as my manager at Russell Herder, and I can confidently say he is one of the most talented and inspiring leaders I’ve worked with.

Michelle BovenizerPrincipal Advanced Display Specialist · Aspen Technology

Working with Packy has been an absolute privilege.

Kimberly KeiserPsychotherapist · Researcher · Writer

The web design and programming services that Russell Herder has provided SagePresence have been enormously helpful, giving us the ability to modify our content quickly and easily.

Pete MachalekCo-Founding Owner/Partner · SagePresence

Upon introductions, I was immediately impressed with his ability to jump in to the middle of an existing project, grab the ball and run to the end zone!

Jackie VanOverbekeRecruitment & Operations Consultant

Packy is an extremely talented web designer, developer, and SEO professional who is continuously looking to grow and try new things to elevate users digital experiences.

Jason WeedDemand gen / growth marketing

Packy is very reliable, responds quickly, and does quality work.

Cassie DimmickClient

Packy offers great personal service and does what he says he’ll do.

Mike CroneOwner · Crone’s Woodworking

He put in the time and researched the competition then he completely rebuilt my website to include seo and make it more user friendly.

Frank MckenneyOwner · First Response Plumbing & Heating LLC.

Packy's ability to incorporate UX/UI design for multiple platforms is impressive. More importantly, I would like to emphasize how intelligently he designs in regards to our vision and end goals.

Alyssa LindsayConsultant

He is also great with UX/UI (user experience and user interface) optimization. Would highly recommend his services!

Austin O'ReillyCEO/Scientist · Dynamic DNA Laboratories

Not being the most technologically proficient person I appreciated the way he would explain in layperson terms the what and why associated with the website.

Scott SpringstonEducation Leadership & Collaboration

Packy's technical knowledge, combined with his exceptional customer service, immediate response time, and instantly-likeable personality, make him an exceptional choice.

Jerrod WheelerWheeler Designs · Educational Consultation

He possesses great creativity, and is willing to work with his clients in a collaborative manner. It was so easy to communicate my vision for the project to him.

Nathan R MitchellFounder · Speak Empowered

Senior Product Designer · Full-time · Remote

Let’s talk about the role.

I’m looking for a full-time Senior Product Designer role where I can shape the experience and stay involved through delivery.