Packy Savvenas Senior UX Designer · Product + web

Available for full-time roles · Remote

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

Senior UX Designer at Korn Ferry. Former UX and web design director. I turn research into working software and websites. I design the flows, prototype the details, and work through the build with engineers or write the front-end code myself.

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Start with Korn Ferry: My first workflow design was approved and is now in use. See the decisions behind it →

“Packy absolutely crushed it.”

Nathan Arant COO at Elevator3
Selected work

Selected work.

Start with Korn Ferry for software workflows. Start with Whip Around for website design, buyer research, and hands-on delivery.

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Korn Ferry · Senior UX Designer

My first recruiting-workflow design was approved and is now in use.

Confidential enterprise work · NDA-safe interface illustration. Example data.

I reorganized profile selection so recruiters can compare options without losing their choice. I prototype the connected steps, create shared Figma components, and review the build with product managers and engineers.

  • Enterprise workflow + interaction design
  • Figma components + product and engineering collaboration
See the workflow decisions

Whip Around · B2B SaaS marketing website

I turned buyer research into a website built around demos and trials.

Marketing website · Interface illustration

I designed and built the website and landing pages. Buyer interviews shaped the content and page structure. After launch, I used analytics and heatmaps to propose and ship changes to mobile content and calls to action.

  • Buyer research through front-end build
  • Post-launch iteration
See the website decisions

More work, from a first product to a full website rebuild

Wilder A nonprofit website rebuild, Drupal-to-WordPress migration, and searchable Research Library. Where The Wild Beasts Roam A wildlife planner I designed and built, including the website, checkout, member access, and saved route PDFs. Know the Dangers A mobile-first public-health website that puts naloxone and resource paths first.

Design judgment. Hands-on delivery.

I’ve led UX and web design at Russell Herder, built and rebranded acquired-company websites at Baldwin Risk Partners, and now design recruiting workflows at Korn Ferry. I can lead the design conversation and stay hands-on with the work.

What I can take on for your team

  • Untangle a multi-step workflow and prototype how it should behave.
  • Use buyer research to shape a website and its landing pages.
  • Carry designs into responsive code or review the build with engineers.

Based in the Tetons. Working remotely.

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How I work, from research to release

How I work

I start with what people need to do.

Then I map the journey, design the interface, and work through the build and launch checks. Research guides the first version. Testing, analytics, and feedback guide what changes after release.

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

I use research, analytics, and the team’s context to understand what people are trying to do, where they get stuck, and what the business needs. Then we define the constraints and what success would look like.

Then I work out the path.

I map the journey, compare design directions, and test assumptions with flows and prototypes. This is where I work through what someone needs to see, choose, or understand before the team commits to a build.

I carry those decisions into the build.

I design the interface, interaction states, reusable components, responsive behavior, and accessibility. My front-end experience helps me work through technical constraints and carry those decisions into code. I build the interface directly or work with engineering to make sure the product behaves as intended.

After launch, I look for what still needs work.

I use real behavior, feedback, and analytics to see where people hesitate or miss a step. That evidence helps me decide what to change next and what to review again.

Role, tools, and team fit

How I’d fit into your team.

The senior roles I’m pursuing, the tools I use, and how I work alongside product and engineering.

Are you looking for a full-time role?
Yes. I’m looking for a full-time senior UX, product, or web design role. I work remotely and stay involved from research through implementation.
What kinds of problems do you work on?
An established product with difficult workflows, a new idea that needs a first version, or a website serving different audiences. I use research and real behavior to decide what needs to change.
How does design engineering fit into your work?
It helps me carry design decisions into the working product. I work directly in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress/PHP, including API-connected content. That includes responsive UI, accessibility, CMS builds, debugging, analytics, and launch QA. When engineering owns implementation, I stay involved through handoff and build review.
Do you stay involved after launch?
Yes. I use feedback, analytics, and observed behavior to see where people still get stuck. That helps me decide what to change next, whether it is an interaction, a flow, or the information someone needs to take the next step.
How do you work with product and engineering?
I bring research and interaction decisions into the same conversation as technical constraints. We work through tradeoffs, I document states and behavior, and I review the build. When it helps, I contribute directly to front-end code.
What do you bring to the team?
  • Research and problem definition
  • Complex flows and reusable components
  • Responsive, accessible design
  • Product and engineering collaboration

A team where research, design, and engineering work through the same problem.

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 UX, product, and web design · Full-time · Remote

Let’s talk about the role.

Need someone who can work through the problem and stay involved through delivery? Tell me about the role and the software or website your team is working on.

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