Garrett Grainger
Interaction Designer
I’m Garrett, an Interaction Designer at BMW Group currently working in Greenville. I have achieved a Bachelors Degree in User Experience Design from Savannah College of Art and Design.
I have extensive experience using Figma and other design tools and have several successful freelance design projects ranging from web development, app design, and curated branding packages


Peek Behind the Portfolio…
Skills
Prototyping
User Flow Creation
Visual Design & Branding
Prototyping
User Flow Creation
Visual Design & Branding
Prototyping
User Flow Creation
Visual Design & Branding
Tools
Figma
Unity
Photoshop
After Effects
Illustrator
Light Room
Experience

IT Project Lead & Interaction Designer
BMW Group
October 2023 - Present
Led the design and development of early-stage proof-of-concept initiatives, translating stakeholder needs into actionable, user-centered solutions. Successfully industrialized my feature team's first product to the business. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to align design strategy with business objectives, accelerating internal innovation and increasing stakeholder engagement.

IT Project Lead & Interaction Designer
BMW Group
October 2023 - Present
Led the design and development of early-stage proof-of-concept initiatives, translating stakeholder needs into actionable, user-centered solutions. Successfully industrialized my feature team's first product to the business. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to align design strategy with business objectives, accelerating internal innovation and increasing stakeholder engagement.

IT Project Lead & Interaction Designer
BMW Group
October 2023 - Present
Led the design and development of early-stage proof-of-concept initiatives, translating stakeholder needs into actionable, user-centered solutions. Successfully industrialized my feature team's first product to the business. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to align design strategy with business objectives, accelerating internal innovation and increasing stakeholder engagement.

Freelance Designer
Self Employed
January 2023 - August 2024
Delivered visual designs and interactive prototypes for websites and apps serving early-stage startups and small business owners. Produced pitch decks and business plans to support client fundraising and product launches. Conducted stakeholder interviews and design reviews to iterate on concepts and align with user and business needs.

Freelance Designer
Self Employed
January 2023 - August 2024
Delivered visual designs and interactive prototypes for websites and apps serving early-stage startups and small business owners. Produced pitch decks and business plans to support client fundraising and product launches. Conducted stakeholder interviews and design reviews to iterate on concepts and align with user and business needs.

Freelance Designer
Self Employed
January 2023 - August 2024
Delivered visual designs and interactive prototypes for websites and apps serving early-stage startups and small business owners. Produced pitch decks and business plans to support client fundraising and product launches. Conducted stakeholder interviews and design reviews to iterate on concepts and align with user and business needs.

Art Director & User Experience Design Lead
SCADpro x BMW Group
March 2023 - June 2023
Managed visual design across projects to ensure consistency with BMW’s brand standards and design language. Contributed to concept development, research, and prototyping, supporting the creation of forward-thinking solutions. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with business and user needs.

Art Director & User Experience Design Lead
SCADpro x BMW Group
March 2023 - June 2023
Managed visual design across projects to ensure consistency with BMW’s brand standards and design language. Contributed to concept development, research, and prototyping, supporting the creation of forward-thinking solutions. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with business and user needs.

Art Director & User Experience Design Lead
SCADpro x BMW Group
March 2023 - June 2023
Managed visual design across projects to ensure consistency with BMW’s brand standards and design language. Contributed to concept development, research, and prototyping, supporting the creation of forward-thinking solutions. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with business and user needs.

Art Director & User Experience Design Lead
SCADpro x BMW Group
January 2023 - March 2023
Conducted market research, competitor analysis, and industry assessments to inform the design of a physical experience prototype for Deloitte stakeholders. Applied strategic thinking and UX expertise to generate insights that guided client decision-making and supported concept validation.

Art Director & User Experience Design Lead
SCADpro x BMW Group
January 2023 - March 2023
Conducted market research, competitor analysis, and industry assessments to inform the design of a physical experience prototype for Deloitte stakeholders. Applied strategic thinking and UX expertise to generate insights that guided client decision-making and supported concept validation.

Art Director & User Experience Design Lead
SCADpro x BMW Group
January 2023 - March 2023
Conducted market research, competitor analysis, and industry assessments to inform the design of a physical experience prototype for Deloitte stakeholders. Applied strategic thinking and UX expertise to generate insights that guided client decision-making and supported concept validation.
Education

SCAD
Bachelor's Degree in User Experiencxe Design
2019 - 2023
Developed in collaboration with Google, SCAD ensures that their UX students acquire the necessary skills to harness the power of tech in order to connect the world. After completing this comprehensive curriculum, I gained a thorough understanding of user experience principles, which positioned me as a skilled designer capable of overcoming real-world challenges.

SCAD
Bachelor's Degree in User Experiencxe Design
2019 - 2023
Developed in collaboration with Google, SCAD ensures that their UX students acquire the necessary skills to harness the power of tech in order to connect the world. After completing this comprehensive curriculum, I gained a thorough understanding of user experience principles, which positioned me as a skilled designer capable of overcoming real-world challenges.

SCAD
Bachelor's Degree in User Experiencxe Design
2019 - 2023
Developed in collaboration with Google, SCAD ensures that their UX students acquire the necessary skills to harness the power of tech in order to connect the world. After completing this comprehensive curriculum, I gained a thorough understanding of user experience principles, which positioned me as a skilled designer capable of overcoming real-world challenges.
Got questions?
Let’s talk design (or coffee).
Got questions?
Let’s talk design (or coffee).
Got questions?
Let’s talk design (or coffee).