# Laura Hundersmarck

> Design at Meta

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

I lead with empathy, strategic thinking, and deep curiosity. I seek to understand people and translate that insight into meaningful, intuitive user experiences—all with a natural eye for what works, what looks good, and what just feels right.

## Work Experience
### Product Designer @ Meta
Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area

### Product Design Lead @ SumUp
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | San Francisco Bay Area
Leading end-to-end product design for payment and loyalty marketing solutions worth 30M annually. Combining strategic vision with hands-on expertise to deliver exceptional user experiences across diverse platforms, devices, and global markets. Sole designer for 3+ eng teams.

### Senior Product Designer @ SumUp
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Product Designer @ SumUp
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024
Led strategic design overhauls that unified our in-store B2B & B2B2C products with the broader SumUp ecosystem, establishing a scalable foundation for global expansion, speed to market, and feature expansion.

### UX Designer @ Granite Solutions Groupe, Inc.
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | San Mateo, California, United States
• Helped create the first design system and unified 200+ digital assets, documenting 90+ component specs, cutting design inconsistencies and significantly reducing development time
• Developed modular templates within the new Content Management System serving 3 user segments, scaling content production while significantly reducing creation time
• Sustained 90+ Figma and Storybook components and determined long-term governance practices

### Co-Founder @ Current
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020

### 2D/3D Designer @ Richard Grubb and Associates, Inc.
Jan 2017 – Jan 2019
• Created 3D models of historic sites, enhancing public outreach efforts and fostering greater engagement with cultural heritage
• Designed signage for 28 cultural heritage sites and produced architectural illustrations and maps for 50+ cultural resource reports using ArcGIS and AI Illustrator
• Photographed 20+ historic buildings, structures, and landscapes for archival and promotional purposes

### Visualization Intern @ School of Simulation and Visualisation (SimVis)
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Glasgow, United Kingdom
The School of Simulation and Visualization (SimVis) at the Glasgow School of Art has an extensive track record of innovation in visualization and interaction, specializing in 3D modeling, animation, 3D sound, and human-computer interaction.

• Created technical 3D models for interactive applications and virtual tours of World Heritage Sites
• Documented historic structures using LiDAR scanning, photogrammetry, and photography
• Processed high-resolution point cloud data into accurate, detailed 3D models
• Collaborated with developers to design and optimize interactive applications

Tools: Leica Cyclone, 3D Studio Max, 3D Reshaper, V-ray, PT-Gui, Adobe CC

### Graduate Researcher @ School of Simulation and Visualisation (SimVis)
Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Glasgow, United Kingdom
• Conducted comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research, analyzing data to inform key insights
• Presented findings at the European Commission-funded Explorathon ’15, hosted at the National Museum of Scotland, engaging diverse audiences with impactful storytelling and visualizations

### Photographer @ L.marck Photography
Jan 2013 – Jan 2015
• Photographed dynamic nightclub events and portrait sessions, delivering high-quality, tailored images.
• Edited and retouched photos using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for polished results
• Built strong client relationships by delivering projects on time and meeting diverse creative needs
• Balanced creativity and technical expertise in fast-paced environments to produce compelling imagery

Photography Portfolio: https://lhundersmarck.wixsite.com/photo

### Photographer @ Tiny Iceland
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Reykjavik, Iceland
• Designed engaging visual content to promote travel in Iceland, capturing the region’s unique appeal.
• Partnered with the founder to create and execute targeted social media campaigns, driving traffic to key advertising stakeholders, notably Icelandair’s Stopover program in its early inception.

### Photography Assistant @ Amantez Photography and Design
Jan 2010 – Jan 2013 | Gainesville, Florida Area
• Assisted lead photographers by capturing candid moments, managing equipment, and setting up lighting for seamless shoots
• Coordinated with clients, vendors, and guests to ensure smooth event flow and meet real-time needs.
Edited and organized photos into high-quality galleries that exceeded client expectations
• Maintained professionalism in fast-paced, high-pressure environments to deliver an exceptional experience


## Education
### Master of Science (M.S.) in International Heritage Visualization, Award of Distinction
The Glasgow School of Art

### Certificate in UX/UI Design and Front-end Development
Bloc

### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Anthropology, summa cum laude
University of Florida

### Semester abroad in Ethnography
Universidade Federal do Paraná


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/laurahundersmarck
- Portfolio: http://laurahundersmarck.com
- Behance: https://behance.net/lhundersmarck

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Last updated: 2026-04-13