Layne Smith

Layne Smith is an experienced Lead UX Designer currently serving as Associate Director at Grant Thornton LLP (US) since March 2019, where effective communication and team management skills facilitate positive outcomes in UX design discussions and brainstorming sessions. Previously, Layne held various roles at The Dallas Morning News from 2002 to January 2019, including Interactives Editor, Graphics and Multimedia Director, and Multimedia Editor, focusing on engaging interactive presentations and data-driven journalism across platforms. Layne holds a B.S. in Journalism and Criminal Justice from Texas Christian University.