Adam Margolis
UI, UX, Visual, Marketing, Advertising, Branding, Product Designer
Foxborough, MA, USAA multifaceted product designer and leader with a flair for crafting innovative digital solutions. Experienced in leading global teams, driving growth through human-centered design, and bolstering brand presence.
Work Experience
Sallie Mae
Lead UI/UX Designer
Craft mobile app and web experiences with a focus on banking and student loan visuals
Coach junior designers for alignment with business and design goals
Champion cross-functional collaboration for design consistency and hypothesis validation
Lead the adoption of Figma across design, engineering, business, and marketing teams
Coach junior designers for alignment with business and design goals
Champion cross-functional collaboration for design consistency and hypothesis validation
Lead the adoption of Figma across design, engineering, business, and marketing teams
November 2022
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Massachusetts, United States
Haul Hub
Lead Product Designer
Established a multi-platform design system, boosting accessibility and unifying user experiences across platforms
Cultivated cross-departmental collaboration and communication, resulting in a 20% year over year customer growth
Secured a permanent position by leading design initiatives and championing user-centric methods
Cultivated cross-departmental collaboration and communication, resulting in a 20% year over year customer growth
Secured a permanent position by leading design initiatives and championing user-centric methods
March 2021
- August 2022
Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States
Adam Margolis Design
Freelance & Consulting Designer
Provide UI/UX, social, and digital designs, enhancing brand image and recognition for a varied clientele
Collaborate with clients on diverse projects: from social media campaigns and print materials to web revamps and product launches
Advise organizations on user experience, optimizing visitor journeys and boosting engagement
Collaborate with clients on diverse projects: from social media campaigns and print materials to web revamps and product launches
Advise organizations on user experience, optimizing visitor journeys and boosting engagement
January 2007
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Massachusetts, United States
Sallie Mae
Senior UI Designer
Orchestrated the architecture of a loan servicing dashboard, enhancing account management across platforms
Fostered collaborative design in an agile setting, prioritizing user experience, accessibility, and personalization via audits and prototypes
Fostered collaborative design in an agile setting, prioritizing user experience, accessibility, and personalization via audits and prototypes
June 2020
- December 2020
Newton, Massachusetts, United States
TripAdvisor
Senior Designer
Produced 200+ digital ad campaigns resulting in click-through and conversion rates performing at over 60% above industry on average
Introduced Tripadvisor’s first multi-million dollar ad product, improving turnaround times and ad metrics
Led a global team (US, UK, Singapore) emphasizing creativity and collaboration; oversaw hiring processes
Promoted from Designer to Senior Designer for outstanding leadership, design, and taking the initiative on key products
Introduced Tripadvisor’s first multi-million dollar ad product, improving turnaround times and ad metrics
Led a global team (US, UK, Singapore) emphasizing creativity and collaboration; oversaw hiring processes
Promoted from Designer to Senior Designer for outstanding leadership, design, and taking the initiative on key products
February 2015
- May 2020
Massachusetts, United States
Cramer
Graphic Designer
Generated user-focused digital designs, enhancing client satisfaction and securing repeat business
Composed impactful keynote presentations for corporate events
Progressed through roles from Creative Intern to Graphic Designer, showcasing commitment and expertise in design
Composed impactful keynote presentations for corporate events
Progressed through roles from Creative Intern to Graphic Designer, showcasing commitment and expertise in design
June 2011
- February 2015
Massachusetts, United States
Avedis Zildjian Cymbal Co.
Creative Intern
June 2010
- August 2010
Norwell, Massachusetts, United States
Education
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
August 2007
- May 2011
Massachusetts, United States
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Digital Media
August 2007
- May 2011
North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States
Awards
The Printing And Publishing Council Of New England (PPCNE)
Scholarship
Boy Scouts Of America
Eagle Scout
Skills
A/B Testing,
Adobe Cloud,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Photoshop,
Android,
CSS,
Design,
Design Systems,
Figma,
Google Web Designer,
HTML5,
Interaction Design,
Interactivity,
IOS,
Mobile Design,
Photography,
Product Design,
Responsive Design,
Typography,
UI,
Usability Testing,
User Centered Design,
Ux,
Exhibition of Work
Digital Media Festival 09, 10, 11
Graphic Design Senior Thesis Exhibition (May, 2011)
Graphic Design Senior Thesis Exhibition (May, 2011)
Community Involvement
Careers in Graphic Design: Q&A with UMass Dartmouth Alumni
Speaker ○ 2021, 2022
Junior Design Portfolio Design Review with UMass Dartmouth Alumni
Panelist ○ March, 2022
Speaker ○ 2021, 2022
Junior Design Portfolio Design Review with UMass Dartmouth Alumni
Panelist ○ March, 2022
Professional Affiliations
AIGA Boston Chapter
National Eagle Scout Association
National Eagle Scout Association