Digital Experience Design

Building strong visual and UX foundations within a large retail ecosystem.

Years
2018-2019

Company
Big Lots


Context

Big Lots is a national retail brand with a large digital footprint supporting e-commerce, promotions, and in-store engagement. The digital team was responsible for maintaining brand consistency while evolving the online experience to better support customer discovery and engagement.

This role focused on strengthening digital execution within an established brand system and collaborating across marketing and creative teams.

My Role & Scope

Digital Designer

I contributed to the design of customer-facing digital experiences across Big Lots’ web and marketing channels. My work focused on visual design, usability, and brand consistency, supporting broader business and marketing initiatives.

Scope included:

  • Digital design for e-commerce and promotional experiences

  • UI execution aligned with brand guidelines

  • Collaboration with marketing and creative teams

  • Support for campaigns and ongoing site updates

Outcomes & Impact

The Focus

At this stage in my career, my focus was on:

  • Developing strong visual craft

  • Designing within established systems and constraints

  • Translating brand requirements into usable digital experiences

  • Learning how design supports broader business goals

The work supported:

  • Consistent, brand-aligned digital experiences

  • Clearer presentation of promotions and content

  • Improved collaboration across creative and marketing teams

While the scope was primarily execution-focused, this role helped establish a strong foundation in designing at scale within a large organization.