Stefan Poulos
@stefanpoulos
I build enterprise design systems and Figma-to-code pipelines for global digital products.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I've led design systems strategy at Marriott International, building the Figma-to-code pipeline and component ecosystem supporting 9,000+ properties across 40+ brands.
At Marriott, I consolidated 35+ fragmented brand libraries into a unified token architecture, scaled the Omni design system to 100+ components, and reduced brand CSS generation from months to days. I also built 10 productized AI skills that cut documentation and component-conversion work from days or hours to minutes.
Through Poulos Collective, I deliver UX strategy, design systems, visual design, and creative direction for organizations including Marriott, Ellucian, Cvent, Under Armour, Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Compass.
Earlier, I led Pandora's mobile-first commerce redesign and design system, shaped Marriott Digital's guest-journey strategy, and directed creative work for major Discovery Channel and Science Channel programs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Owned end-to-end modernization of global navigation and architected a Figma-to-code pipeline consolidating 35+ brand libraries into one token architecture. Built and scaled the Omni design system to 100+ components and led the org-wide migration from Sketch to Figma.
Founder, UX/UI Product Design Consultant
Poulos Collective
Oct 2014 - Present (11 years 10 months)
Founded and led an independent UX and design systems consultancy delivering visual design, UX strategy, and creative direction across industries. Managed engagements for global brands including Marriott, Ellucian, Pandora, Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Under Armour.
Led the full site redesign for Pandora's transition to SFRA, optimizing mobile-first design across key e-commerce flows. Built a comprehensive digital style guide and Figma design system, and designed shopping features including virtual try-on and custom bracelet builder.
Led UX vision and strategy for Marriott Digital's multi-year product roadmap, partnering with agency Work&Co on a revenue-focused digital strategy. Designed the account merge experience for the 2018 loyalty program integration and redesigned room-and-rate search and sort.
Executive Creative Director
Pappas Group
Dec 2009 - Oct 2014 (4 years 10 months)
Transformed Pappas into a strategic full-service agency, establishing new roles and creative/production workflows. Led new-business pitches securing clients like Virgin America, Syfy, Geico, and African Wildlife Foundation, and led UX for Virgin America's in-flight entertainment system.
Creative Director
Discovery Communications
Jan 1997 - Dec 2009 (12 years 11 months)
Directed creative across print, digital, and social for Discovery Channel and Science Channel's most recognizable programs, reaching audiences in 170 countries. Directed the award-winning Future Weapons campaign, driving 5M+ visitors to the program's website within 30 days.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ringling College of Art & Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design Communication
1993 - 1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design Communication from Ringling College of Art & Design from 1993 to 1997.
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Website
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Skills
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