Risa Wilmeth

I'm a Senior Visual Designer who takes a holistic view of the product experience. My unique background allows me to connect strategic dots: I use my visual and print design foundation to ensure system cohesion, and I integrate SEO and discoverability strategy directly into the user interface. By relying on Agile methodology, I ensure our solutions are not just high-quality, but delivered efficiently and optimized for business performance.

I am a Senior Visual Designer on the core Framework team at Scaled Agile Inc. My role is centered on maintaining and evolving our most critical Intellectual Property. This involves owning the design, architecture, and management of various high-stakes deliverables, including developing complex infographics, designing presentations, and maintaining our content within the WordPress site.

Because our designers are dispersed, a key part of my role is ensuring cross-functional alignment and managing design consistency. I participate in our bi-monthly Design Community of Practice to share, learn, and review work, ensuring design standards are met across the organization.

Previous Experience

My expertise is founded on years of experience as a Senior Interaction Designer at multiple digital agencies. In that capacity, I was responsible for leading end-to-end projects, including full website redesigns, where I collaborated closely with Information Architects and developers to ensure the successful implementation and launch of our solutions.

Work experience

8/2019 – present

Scaled Agile Inc., Boulder CO

SENIOR VISUAL DESIGNER

Led the comprehensive UX/UI and content strategy for the IP WordPress site, driving continual updates while ensuring strict adherence to accessibility standards (WCAG) across all visual and content assets.
Leveraged Generative AI tools to accelerate the design process, including quick-turn brainstorming and optimization of SEO elements such as meta descriptions and ALT text.
Developed high-impact infographics and data visualizations to simplify complex methodologies, significantly enhancing user comprehension and educational value.
Governed brand consistency by collaborating cross-functionally with global design teams to establish and implement universal design standards for all digital and print materials.

9/2016 – 4/2019

Ricoh USA, Boulder CO

VISUAL DESIGNER

Executed end-to-end visual design for product marketing and internal communications, including infographics, presentations, white papers, and digital collateral.
Refreshed and optimized key corporate web pages, strategically integrating new imagery and data visualizations to improve user engagement.
Managed the complete print production lifecycle, overseeing brochure layout, proofing, and quality control in partnership with the internal printing department.

5/2012 – 5/2016

Forum One Communications, Alexandria VA/Denver CO

SENIOR INTERACTION DESIGNER

Designed and delivered fully responsive websites for high-profile non-profit and government clients, prioritizing accessibility and user experience (UX) best practices.
Produced comprehensive design specifications and style guides that guided development teams in building consistent, high-fidelity digital products.
Facilitated project kickoff meetings, design studios, and client reviews to capture requirements and validate design solutions.

1/2008 – 5/2012

Blue State Digital, Washington DC

VISUAL DESIGNER

Developed action-oriented websites and campaign landing pages for advocacy and non-profit organizations based on strategic wireframes and design research.
Created and animated high-performing digital banner ads for major digital campaign rollouts.
Contributed to design team operations, including daily assignment project management, project pricing, and mentoring junior and associate designers.

Education

2001 - 2005George Mason UniversityBachelor of Fine Arts

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