Shawn Murphy

Senior Lead UX Designer · Madison, NJ

Hello, I’m Shawn.

A UX designer who’s spent 15+ years solving problems at the intersection of design, technology, and human behavior.

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Shawn Murphy, smiling slightly, in glasses and a rust-colored shirt, standing on a rocky creek bank beneath an old steel railroad trestle in a sunlit wood.
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About

Timing, rhythm, and knowing when to listen

Currently, I’m a Senior Lead UX Designer at ADP, where I lead teams to create experiences that make complex systems feel intuitive.

I approach design with curiosity and a collaborative spirit - my best work happens when disciplines blur and ideas flow freely across roles. Beyond pixels and prototypes, I’m a musician and recording studio owner, which has taught me that great experiences, whether sonic or digital, are all about timing, rhythm, and knowing when to listen.

I hold a degree in Communication from the University of Hartford and a UX Design certificate from NYU. Based in Madison, NJ.

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Kind words

Some nice things people have said about me…

“I had the pleasure of hiring and working with Shawn at Optum (Unitedhealthcare's technology group). I carefully selected Shawn after 30 interviews and was pleasantly surprised how quickly he aligned with our team. Shawn was initially assigned a very complex project and soon won the confidence of the client team as well as those supporting him. Shawn was easy to work with and has a strong work ethic, combined with his technical ability and creativity he was a gifted addition to the team. I look forward to working with Shawn again.”

Gerard Gorman UX Design Manager at Optum View LinkedIn profile of Gerard Gorman

“Shawn is one of those people you know instantly that you want (need) on you team. While many people are selfishly looking out for themselves, he looks out for his colleagues. A quality I admire and seek out when building my teams. I not only worked with him, but worked along side him. A collaborator of the first order. A talent beyond his peers. Simply put, Shawn knows what he is doing, does it extremely well and all with grace and kindness. Never in a rush (but nails deadlines), never pushy. Extremely talented. Extremely humble.”

Tracy Shea VP Design at Coyne PR View LinkedIn profile of Tracy Shea

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