Sharlene King
Experienced designer, boundless strategist.
Sharlene King
Experienced designer, boundless strategist.
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
2013-2020
Lead UX Designer
2012-2013
Senior Art Director
Border States, Covidien, Li-Ning, MAC Cosmetics, Mine Safety Appliances, Motorola, RR Donnelley, Ulta, Unigroup Inc.
2010-2012
Lead Digital Designer
Abbott Labs, Hospira, Johnson & Johnson, Mylan, Obagi Medical, Phadia, Prostakan, Shire Therapeutics, Thermo-Fisher Scientific, Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Vitaphenol
2005-2010
Freelancer
A5 Group, Agency MSI, Chicago Creative Partnership, Diet Strychnine, Gyro Chicago, Hartford Design, Hoffman York, Kaplan Financial, Manifest Digital, Segura Inc.
2005
Font Technician
City of Win
Born in New York City.
Made in Chicago.
Auxiliary Board Member, 2024-2025
Volunteer 2019-2025
Volunteer Mentor 2018-2020
National in-house committee, 2016 - 2017
Vice President of Parternships, 2015 - 2016
Programming Director, 2014 - 2015
Mentor, 2012 - 2017
Lab leader, speaker, volunteer 2013-2015
Volunteer designer, 2012
Student Union Galleries, Communications Director, 2005
I'm committed to shaping the future I believe in. Given the complexities of today's politics and economy and the rapid evolution of culture and technology, action is essential.
I've dedicated my career to excelling professionally and giving back. Working with design organizations, I've helped emerging and young designers find their place in the industry.
My involvement in mentorship programs has sparked excitement in young minds, inspired them to find purpose, and guided them toward college.
Giving back is a powerful way to drive meaningful change and is a source of profound joy and satisfaction.