# Daniel Waldron

> Founding Designer / Lead Designer

Location: San Jose, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/danielwaldron

I have extensive experience leading end-to-end design projects across digital products, branding, and user experience. My work includes designing mobile apps, websites, software platforms, and physical products, with a focus on creating cohesive brand identities and user-centered design systems. Working in fast-paced environments has honed my ability to deliver high-quality, impactful designs that engage users and drive business growth.

## Work Experience
### Staff Product Designer @ Maximus
Jan 2025 – Present | Santa Monica, California, United States

### Principal Product Designer @ danielwaldron.com
Jan 2024 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area

### Design Lead @ Future
Jan 2019 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco, CA
Remote Personal Training

At Future Research Inc., I developed comprehensive branding and identity systems, websites, applications for various platforms, packaging and clothing collections. 
My experience in these dynamic roles has equipped me with a deep understanding 
of how to create compelling and functional design solutions that resonate with users and drive business growth.

### Founding Designer @ Aura Frames
Jan 2015 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco, California
A modernized digital picture frame.

At Aura Home, as the Founding Designer, I was responsible for the end-to-end design 
of innovative products, including mobile applications, websites, software, branding, digital frames and packaging, with my work featured in prestigious venues like the MoMA stores.

### Lead Designer @ Omada Health
Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco
A behavioral change program for disease prevention.

At Omada Health, as the first full-time design hire, I played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s visual and user experience identity, developing digital therapeutics solutions that integrate health coaching, peer support, interactive curricula, and smart technology into a cohesive user experience.

### Lead Visual Designer @ VMware
Jan 2011 – Jan 2013 | San Francisco, CA
I lead a team of designers to help shape the future of the Socialcast product. I aided in kicking off projects from the start and helped guide them along smoothly throughout implementation until release.

### Lead Designer @ Socialcast
Jan 2010 – Jan 2013
A behind the firewall social network and product management tool for large organizations.

I tended to Socialcast's web, communication & product design while aligning the unification of styles & brand in the years leading up to the acquisition by VMware.

### Guest Photographer @ Everlane
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013

### Contract Photographer @ Burberry
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013

### Lead Designer @ PureRED
Jan 2009 – Jan 2010

### Graphic Designer @ PureRED
Jan 2006 – Jan 2009


## Education
### Graphic Design in and Marketing Management
Portland State University

### Graphic and Web Design
Portland Community College

### Psychology in Anthropology
De Anza College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dewaldron
- Website: http://danielwaldron.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-05