# Kelly Larkin

> Product designer + strategist with a proven track record in elevating brand identities, creating growth strategies, and optimizing operational efficiency

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/kellylarkin

Data-driven design is my jam and I love the challenge of translating user needs into designs that move the needle and help companies reach their goals. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to collaborate with teams, from early-stage startups to established enterprises, across the entire spectrum of the product lifecycle.

What sets my approach apart is not just a focus on the product itself, but a genuine curiosity and investment in the people and teams driving these innovations. I believe that a deep understanding of the individuals behind the product is key to crafting truly meaningful user experiences.

My eclectic background has allowed me to leverage my operations and business development experience to create design strategies that focus on both user and business goals. 

I believe that design is more than just aesthetics; it's a strategic tool to solve complex problems and create solutions that resonate with users. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding the end-user deeply, and translating those insights into products that make a real impact.

## Work Experience
### Lead Product Designer @ The Osprey Group
Jan 2022 – Present
As the lead designer, I manage the end-to-end design process from concept ideation and prototyping to final product delivery for a variety of web and mobile applications. In this role, I collaborate closely with our development team to design scalable innovative products that align directly with our client's vision to bring their ideas to life.

### Design Strategist @ Spark Collective
Jan 2019 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States
As a design strategist and the founder of Spark Collective, I am dedicated to guiding businesses through transformative journeys. My methodologies are based in using design as a powerful strategic tool to drive innovation, elevate user experiences, and fuel business success.

With an eye for scalable design thinking and a strategic mindset, I collaborate with businesses to infuse intentionality and user-centricity into their product design processes so they can build products that people actually enjoy using and will for years to come.

### Copyeditor @ CopyPress
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022

### Clinical Operations Manager @ Transaction Data Systems
Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Orlando, Florida, United States
Experienced clinical operations manager with a demonstrated history of working in the pharmaceutical industry. Proven track record of launching clinical programs; creating training and development plans; improving hiring processes; and implementing strategies to scale business needs quickly.

### Assistant Director of Operations @ University of Florida
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Orlando, Florida Area

### Clinical Operations Manager @ University of Florida
Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 | Orlando, Florida Area
Medication Therapy Management Center, UF College of Pharmacy


## Education
### Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology
University of Central Florida

### Associate of Arts - AA
Florida State University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kellylarkindesign

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Last updated: 2026-02-23