Summary
Andrew Mowe is a seasoned UX and front-end designer based in Richmond, Virginia, with a decade of experience crafting accessible, visually compelling digital products. As Principal UX Designer at Simple Thread, he leads design strategy and user-centered delivery, following a tenure as Senior UX Designer there. His background spans freelance web development, agency work at 10up, RTS Labs, and Team Eight LLC, giving him a hands-on approach to both interface design and implementation. Before pivoting to UX, he built a foundation in film, video, and photography as a Director of Photography, sharpening visual storytelling and composition that inform his UI decisions. He earned a BFA in Film/Video and Photographic Arts from VCU, underpinning a strong emphasis on aesthetics and narrative in product design. Based in the Greater Richmond area, he combines artistic rigor with practical software craft to deliver polished, scalable user experiences.
11 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Film/Video and Photographic Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University
Loudoun Valley High School
English