Hi, I'm Sam

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UX Designer

BASED IN NEW YORK
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about

Seasoned designer and problem solver with over ten years of experience

Mobile UI of an app I created

What do you do when every 'Sam' domain name is taken? You opt for sam.pizza, obviously. Like most New Yorkers, I love pizza - so it felt like destiny.

I specialize in design systems, human-centric experiences, and creative direction. With a background in both marketing and design, my superpower lies in aligning business goals with user needs.

When I’m not designing, you can find me gaming, drawing, or spending time outdoors—activities that inspire my creativity and keep my mind fresh. Email me or visit LinkedIn to get in touch.

Take a deeper dive into the projects I've worked on.

experience

Gap Inc. Contract
Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, & Athleta
Senior UX Design Systems Designer, Present
Under ArmourContract
UX Design Systems Designer, 2023- 2024
AvalaraContract
UX Designer, 2022 - 2023
SelectFewContract
UX Designer, 2022 - Present
Growth Strategist, 2021 - 2023
The Tiffen Company
Creative Director, 2019 - 2021
Lead Designer, 2018 - 2019
Graphic Design Intern, 2018
Freelance
UX Design, Digital Design, & Marketing Consultant, 2012 - 2021
NOTABLE EXPERIENCES
UX Designer for Softrams product in development, Job Ring
UX Design Guest Speaker at Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Growth Strategist for Access Club, an exclusive, invite-only club for angel investors; founded by Chamillionaire

education

Master's in UX Design
Maryland Institute College of Art
B.B.A. in Graphic Design & Communications
Baruch College, CUNY
Figma Masterclass Certificate
Designership
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publication

UX COLLECTIVE ARTICLE

The Peloton experience: a usability heuristics analysis

An in-depth analysis on six human factor principles and laws of UX and how they helped shape the existing Peloton interface into what it is today
Mobile UI of an app I created

Work with me

Interested in seeing some case studies? Check out my portfolio.

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Occasionally taking requests from Hawkins, Indiana