Hi, I'm Nnenna Nwachukwu

A Houston based UX leader and practitioner with over 15 years of experience guiding human-centered design, dedicated to creating and developing healthy high-performing teams.

What I Do Well

I tailor my approach to the needs of every project utilizing my core competencies

User Advocate

Unrelenting at ensuring that the perspective of the user is represented in every product design.

Business Strategist

Skilled at identifying creative solutions to improve business outcomes leveraging research insights.

Problem Solver

Able to identify the problem and synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution

Empathetic Leader

Deeply conscious of the needs, feelings and thoughts of others. Keen on fostering a diverse and inclusive team.

Technical

Knowledgeable about technology and what it takes to build a product. Comfortable with pushing boundaries.

All-Round Creative

Passionate about all things design, with a desire to improve all aspects of the human experience.

My Background

I started off my career as an interior architect/designer and along the way, fell in love with digital design and development. In the last 9+ years, I have found purpose in leading and inspiring others to create impactful experiences. My work spans companies ranging from startups to multi-brand organizations.

Education

Houston Community College

Associates of Computer Science

2013 - 2015

New York School of Interior Design

Masters of Arts, Interior Design

2006 - 2008

Griffith College Dublin

Bachelor of Arts, Interior Architecture

2001 - 2005

Certifications

McKinsey & Company

A2E Business Fundamentals

August 2021

McKinsey & Company

Problem Solving

May 2021

McKinsey & Company

Business Strategy

March 2021

Experience

Senior Manager, Product Design

Saks Global

January 2025 - August 2025

Senior Manager, Product Design/UX

Neiman Marcus Group

July 2022 - Dec 2024

UX Manager

United Airlines

Jun 2016 - July 2022

Sr Design Consultant

Houston Methodist

2015 - 2016

Product Designer

Consultant

2013 - 2016

Principal Interior Designer

BlackMark Design

2013 - 2016

Creative Director

4Bars Technologies

2011 - 2013

Lead Creative Designer

Connect2car

2008 - 2011

Interior Designer

Bonetti Kozerski Architecture

2007 - 2008

Interior Architect

The O'Toole Partnership Architects

2005 - 2006

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