John S Fuller
Product Designer
Summary
Front-end engineer and visual designer specializing in content driven large scale web apps. Ships with
Astro, TypeScript, and Tailwind; comfortable with headless CMS, GraphQL, and static-first/Jamstack
architecture.
Skills
Frontend
Astro, TypeScript, TSX, Preact, React (hooks), Tailwind CSS, CSS custom properties, responsive design
Design systems
Design tokens (typography, color, spacing), component libraries, Tailwind theme extension,
prose/editorial styling, accessibility (ARIA, semantic HTML)
Data & APIs
GraphQL, Apollo Client, headless CMS (WordPress / WPGraphQL), REST
Auth & tooling
OIDC / Ory, Prettier, Vitest, Git
Platform / infra
Jamstack, static site generation, Cloudflare, Node
Work Experience
AOPA 2021-present
Design System Engineer
- Lead UX and visual design for a major platform redesign; own end-to-end design from concept to implementation
- Define and build the design system (tokens, components, typography) that powers the new member-facing product
- Partner with engineering to ship a mobile-first, conversion-focused front end (Astro, Tailwind, headless CMS)
- Drive UX and visual direction for landing pages, sign-up flows, and editorial experiences
Solas AI 2019-2021
Principal Designer
- Served as sole designer on a small team; owned branding, visual identity, and key go-to-market materials
- Designed and produced pitch decks and sales collateral that supported fundraising and client conversations
- Established brand guidelines and reusable templates for a fast-moving early-stage team
Freelance 2017-2019
Design & Front-end
- Delivered brand identity, web design, and front-end implementation for startups and small businesses
- Shipped responsive sites and design systems across industries including media and technology
Vox Media Inc. 2009-2017
Principal Front End Designer
- First design hire; helped scale the design org from 1 to a 40-person, multi-location team
- Led design of major rebrand initiatives and long-term brand platforms for flagship properties
- Created and evolved brand systems and design standards that supported growth and consistency across properties
- Shipped high-impact brand and product work that defined visual identity and audience experience
AOL 2007-2009
Junior Designer
- Designed and supported content brands at scale across a large portfolio of properties
- Delivered UX and visual design for high-traffic, editorially driven products
- Collaborated with senior design leadership and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, scaled environment
Education
Corcoran College of Art & Design | BA Graphic design | Washington DC
University of Tallin | 1yr Study Abroad, CS | Tallinn, Estonia