Howdy / Hi / 👋

I’m a UX leader, product designer, creative thinker, & empathetic problem-solver.

Designing for people is my passion.


CONNECT FAMILY PORTAL

Empowering families with a self-service portal

FUNERAL LOCATION PAGES

Designing and launching a Scheduler experience

EVERYDAY WELL family portal

Making it convenient to manage your health

Making it convenient to manage your health

Making it convenient to manage your health

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ROSE HILLS WEBSITE

Reimagining the beauty and elegance

SCI CORPORATE WEBSITE

An exciting new look and feel for SCI

Hi, I'm Matt! 👋 I'm based in Houston, Texas and have over 10+ years of digital experience.

UX Leader

I bring energy and empathy to leadership—guiding cross-functional teams and building strong connections with designers and stakeholders alike. My focus is on shaping design cultures that people are excited to contribute to and proud to belong to.

Product Designer

Design is my craft and my passion. With a naturally detail-oriented mindset, I’ve led strategic design efforts from initial discovery and research through to execution, launch, and continuous improvement.

Creative Thinker

I thrive on uncovering bold ideas and rallying cross-functional and client teams to solve complex problems together. With deep experience in workshop planning and facilitation, I create space for collaboration that drives clarity and momentum.

Matt Chea - Product Design Manager
Matt Chea - Product Design Manager
Matt Chea - Product Design Manager

Strategic insights, user-first solutions 💡

What I bring to the table

Design Leadership

I foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and impact, ensuring design drives both business success and exceptional user experiences.

True Team Execution

I align design, product, and engineering to streamline workflows and turn strategy into high-quality products.

To make outstanding UX work, it still needs polished visual design in which I excel as well.

True Team Execution

I align design, product, and engineering to streamline workflows and turn strategy into high-quality products.

AI-Driven Innovation

I integrate AI into user experiences and internal workflows, enhancing product capabilities and operational efficiency.

AI-Driven Innovation

I integrate AI into user experiences and internal workflows, enhancing product capabilities and operational efficiency.

Conversion Strategy

I apply data-driven design, experimentation, and optimization techniques to improve engagement, retention, and business outcomes.

Conversion Strategy

I apply data-driven design, experimentation, and optimization techniques to improve engagement, retention, and business outcomes.

Facilitation & Influence

I lead strategic discussions, aligning stakeholders to drive clarity, innovation, and shared vision across teams.

I conduct workshops to come up with new ideas and to promote cross-functional ideation.

Facilitation & Influence

I lead strategic discussions, aligning stakeholders to drive clarity, innovation, and shared vision across teams.

User-Centered Approach

I integrate UX research and design thinking to craft intuitive experiences that balance business goals with user needs.

User-Centered Approach

I integrate UX research and design thinking to craft intuitive experiences that balance business goals with user needs.

Tellin' it like it is! 📣

Kind words from kind people

"Matt delivers. He works well under deadlines, has an incredible sense of humor, and his design expertise is second to none. He's an exceptional visual communicator, and handles himself well verbally and when presenting to an audience."

Eric Noren
VP, Web Operations & Growth, Foundation Partners Group

"As a leader Matt is able to steer the functional and beautiful design ship while maintaining a jovial spirit. His empathy towards people inside and outside of work is unmatched."

Amanda Evans
UX Designer, Switch

"Matt is a thinker and designer together merged into one. His unique approach to projects always result in incredible solutions that fit the right need. Matt does not simply design for design sake but with extraordinary concepts and enthusiasm. Any company will be glad and lucky to have him."

Tom LI
Manager of Digital Creative, Michaels Stores

"Matt's leadership skills are exceptional, as he has a natural talent for guiding teams through complex projects while fostering a collaborative work environment. His keen eye for detail and commitment to user-centered design ensures that every project he undertakes not only meets but exceeds expectations."

Hajra Covas
Senior Product Manager, Publicis Sapient