Karl Schultz

Karl Schultz is the User Experience Research Lead at Coalition, Inc., a position he has held since January 2022. Based in San Francisco, California, he has a strong background in user experience design, focusing on enhancing customer experience through user-centered design methodologies. His work involves conducting user research to inform product design and improve overall user satisfaction.

Professional Background

Karl has a diverse professional history in UX design and research, having previously worked in various roles, including:

• Senior User Experience Designer at Coalition, Inc. (November 2019 - December 2021)
• Senior Interaction Designer at Hotwire (August 2009 - June 2013)
• Manager of User Experience Design at CBS Interactive (June 2008 - February 2009)
• Senior User Experience Designer at Macy's (October 2014 - March 2016) and later as Principal User Experience Designer (April 2016 - May 2018)

He also has experience as an Art Director and Graphic Designer in earlier roles, showcasing a comprehensive skill set that includes visual design, information architecture, and usability testing.

Education

Karl Schultz holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the California College of the Arts, which he attended from 1999 to 2003.

Skills and Interests

His expertise encompasses a wide range of skills, including:

• User Experience Design
• Interaction Design
• Usability Testing
• Information Architecture
• Design Thinking

He is particularly interested in user-centered design, experience design, and lean methodologies, which he applies to create effective and engaging user experiences.123