Amelia Sander
@ameliasander
Award-winning UX/Product Designer with a focus on data-driven design.
What I'm looking for
I am an award-winning UX/Product Designer, most recently at Google, where I led end-to-end design initiatives that significantly improved the user journey for B2B clients. My role involved identifying high-impact areas for ideation, development, prototyping, and user testing, while mentoring junior team members to uphold high-quality standards in design and execution.
Previously, I served as a UX Lead at Goldman Sachs, where I quantified problems and deployed scalable design solutions across various platforms. My background as an intellectual property attorney uniquely positions me to bridge the gap between technology and user experience, ensuring that complex technical challenges are translated into elegant, user-friendly solutions. I am passionate about promoting design thinking and fostering a culture of UX excellence within organizations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UX Lead
Jun 2019 - May 2024 (4 years 11 months)
Led end-to-end design for the shopping user journey as a B2B lead, establishing high-quality standards and mentoring 5 junior team members. Facilitated co-creation design workshops with Product Management, Engineering, and Design to define AI opportunities and strategy.
UX Lead
Goldman Sachs
Apr 2017 - May 2019 (2 years 1 month)
Quantified problems and deployed solutions with design systems and scalable frameworks across multiple platforms. Created design briefs, strategies, and proposals using qualitative and quantitative data to integrate fragmented products.
UX Designer
Rare Genomics Institute
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Created new experimental designs through visual storytelling with user data and statistical analysis, focusing on data-driven results. Drove UX culture across the organization by promoting Design-Thinking, design principles, and rapid iterative prototyping.
UX Consultant
American University
Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 11 months)
Performed interviews, contextual inquiry, and analysis of how users utilized the publishing platform. Communicated and shared research insights to stakeholders across all levels for cross-functional alignment.
Researcher
Washington University
Jan 2008 - Dec 2011 (3 years 11 months)
Interviewed users, analyzed surveys, and performed user-centric behavioral analysis. Contributed to research projects by gathering and interpreting user data.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Parsons School of Design
M.S. Strategic Design + Management, Strategic Design + Management
Completed a Master of Science in Strategic Design + Management. Focused on the intersection of design, business, and technology.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Strategy, Artificial Intelligence Strategy
Obtained a Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Strategy. This program focused on the strategic implications and applications of AI.
American University
J.D., Law
Earned a Juris Doctor degree. This program provided a comprehensive legal education.
Washington University
B.A. Women's Studies, Women's Studies
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Women's Studies. This degree involved critical analysis of gender, power, and society.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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