Sharlene King
Experienced designer, boundless strategist.
Design is an intention. Strategy is the foundation.
Crafted from language, thought, and behavior systems to create forward and durable solutions.
Salesforce
Manager, Business Consultant
Ignite - Strategic Growth Studios
I’m a human-centered designer with a penchant for strategic foresight and experience.
For the past 4 years, I’ve worked as an innovation consultant on the Ignite team at Salesforce. I was partnered with customers looking to transform how they work using design to drive meaningful business outcomes. By building trust through deep collaboration, I helped customers stay ahead of trends, delivering innovative and resilient solutions for tomorrow's market demands.
My expertise lies in identifying opportunities for innovation and crafting strategies that meet user needs and business objectives. Leveraging industry expertise and deep knowledge of next-generation technology, I consistently drive meaningful innovations, streamline operations, and deliver strategic value to clients.
Get Down, Glow Up
Past Roles
2013-2020
Morningstar, Inc.
Lead UX Designer
2012-2013
Acquity Group
Senior Art Director
Select Clients
Border States, Covidien, Li-Ning, MAC Cosmetics, Mine Safety Appliances, Motorola, RR Donnelley, Ulta, Unigroup Inc.
2010-2012
GA Communication (Merge World)
Lead Digital Designer
Select Clients
Abbott Labs, Hospira, Johnson & Johnson, Mylan, Obagi Medical, Phadia, Prostakan, Shire Therapeutics, Thermo-Fisher Scientific, Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Vitaphenol
2005-2010
Freelancer
select Agencies
A5 Group, Agency MSI, Chicago Creative Partnership, Diet Strychnine, Gyro Chicago, Hartford Design, Hoffman York, Kaplan Financial, Manifest Digital, Segura Inc.
2005
T26 Type Foundry
Font Technician
City of Win
Born in New York City.
Made in Chicago.
Community & Volunteering
Design Museum of Chicago
Auxiliary Board Member, 2024
My Block My Hood My City
Volunteer 2019-2024
iMentor
Volunteer Mentor 2018-2020
AIGA Chicago
National in-house committee, 2016 - 2017
Vice President of Parternships, 2015 - 2016
Programming Director, 2014 - 2015
Mentor, 2012 - 2017
Girls Do Hack, Adler Planetarium
Lab leader, speaker, volunteer 2013-2015
Hacking Health, Toronto
Volunteer Designer (First place), 2012
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Student Union Galleries, Communications Director, 2005
I’m committed to shaping the future I believe in. With the complexities of today’s politics, economy, and the rapid evolution of culture and technology, taking action is essential.
I’ve dedicated my career to not just excelling professionally, but also to giving back. Working with design organizations has helped emerging and young designers find their place in the industry.
My involvement in mentorship programs has sparked excitement in young minds, helping them find purpose and guiding them toward college.
Giving back is a powerful way to drive meaningful change and is a source of profound joy and satisfaction.