# Kathi McCracken Dente

> UX Leader | Products & Tools | Gracenote, a Nielsen Co

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/kathi

I lead UX teams through the 'hard problems'—the legacy systems, messy data, and mission-critical tools that power global enterprise. I specialize in untangling decades of complexity to build intuitive, automated experiences that balance operational efficiency with a seamless user experience. Beyond the pixels, I help organizations navigate AI transformation and turning technical debt into a strategic advantage. I work cross-functionally to bridge the gap between business goals and the people using the tools—elevating the process, the product, and the team along the way.

## Work Experience
### UX Lead @ Gracenote
Jan 2021 – Present
Directing a specialized design team in the UX improvements of internal editorial tools, including UX strategy and design

Leading research and discovery workshops to identify high-impact opportunities and streamline complex workflows.

Establishing and maintaining design standards for internal tools to ensure a consistent, scalable user experience across the universe of tools

Serving as Project Lead, providing mentorship and creative direction to designers

### Sr. UI/UX Designer @ Gracenote
Jan 2018 – Jan 2021
Design Lead for new product launches within the Nielsen Sports and Gracenote Music verticals. 

Design lead for all internal Gracenote editorial tools

### Principal, UX Design & Strategy @ McCracken Design
Jan 2000 – Present
Senior UX consultant for websites, specializing in complex data driven products. Clients include Nielsen, Bazaarvoice, Digital Mortar, PowerReviews, and Intuit.

### Lead UX designer @ Bazaarvoice
Jan 2014 – Jan 2016
Lead UX designer for Bazaarvoice Local

### Lead UX designer @ PowerReviews
Jan 2008 – Jan 2014 | San Francisco Bay Area
Lead designer for all ratings and reviews products.

### Design Manager @ Intuit
Jan 2002 – Jan 2004
Design Manager for Quickbooks.com and shop.intuit.com.

### Sr. Designer @ Addwater
Jan 1999 – Jan 2001
Lead designer for e-commerce websites. Clients included BlueNile, Plantronics, and Chevron.

### Sr. Designer @ frog
Jan 1998 – Jan 2001
Lead designer for e-commerce projects, Ford kiosk project for the Detroit Auto Show.

### UX Designer @ Prophet Communications
Jan 1996 – Jan 1998


## Education
### Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA
ArtCenter College of Design

### Bachelor's degree
Duke University

### Los Altos High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kathidente
- Portfolio: http://www.mccrackendesign.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-13