EmbrokerSenior Director of User Experience
May. 2020 - Aug. 2023San Francisco, CA · RemoteEstablished Embroker's UX design practice, implementing user-centered design principles and processes overcoming strict technical constraints, and laying a foundation for future growth. Led and managed a remote team of designers, handling recruitment, mentoring, and professional development, and creating an environment that encouraged growth and creativity. Managed design operations, coordinating people, processes, systems and tools to facilitate efficient collaboration within a globally distributed team. Led user research initiatives, conducting customer interviews, usability research, and workshops to understand user needs and pain points. Built strong, functional partnerships with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and insurance, integrating them into the product design process to establish shared goals and streamline the product development lifecycle.