# Maria G Gaston > Product Designer at Figma Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/mariaggaston I like taking on design challenges, figuring out what really matters, and crafting experiences that feel clear, thoughtful, and fun! ## Work Experience ### Product Designer @ Figma Jan 2023 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area • Designed end to end experience for Figma Slots. • Spearheaded the redesign of Figma's assets panel as part of Figma's editor UI overhaul. • Designed the consumption experience of UI kits within the Figma editor. • Designed and implemented a new component modal and interactive playground. ### Senior Product Designer @ Vimeo Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area • Designed a wide range of products ranging from Vimeo’s VideoLibrary, Auto-closed captioning, Zoom integration from start to launch. • Driving strategic direction of team-level work for content team at Vimeo. • Outreach and interviewing design candidates. • Mentor and coach for product designers to support their development. • Working closely with design systems to revamp component library, tokens and support for theming. ### Product Designer @ Vimeo Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | New York City Metropolitan Area • Lead design of Vimeo’s new upload and video management experience released to over 170+ million users. • Designed Vimeo’s macOS app from start to launch and ranking Top 5 video apps in App the Store. • Revamped Vimeo’s iOS/Android apps with more creator focused tools and design system. ### UX/UI Designer @ Community Brands Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 | Brooklyn, New York • Sole designer of event and fundraising platform with over 5,000 brands, helping organizations raise over 5.3billion for their causes. • Defined web and mobile architecture on admin and client sides and driving strategy for new features. ### Industrial Design Intern @ MOD Worldwide Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Greater Philadelphia Area • Designed and developed promotional packaging for Microsoft from concept, sketching, ideation, 3D modeling, and manufacturing. • Worked closely with Graphic designers in the development of graphic, product and packaging projects from concept to production. • Conceptualized, prototyped and produced a charitable gift for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. • Designed and developed branded company packaging issued to new clients. ### Design Intern @ Busybee Design Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Greater Philadelphia Area • Worked closely with the lead designer to assist with various client-based interior design projects. • Contributed to client meetings by preparing client presentations. • Key decision maker in sourcing products, materials, furniture and wallpaper selections for staging projects. • Calculated pricing and on-site staging for clients. ### College Program Intern @ The Walt Disney Company Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 | Orlando, Florida • Participated in Disney's Traditions, operations training, location and on-site training. Through Disney's Creativity & Innovation course, I was able to learn and apply creativity within the organization by seeking opportunities that required new solutions and new business techniques. • Engaged in field experiences and activities to highlight Walt Disney World's lines of business. Creativity & Innovation Course (Disney Education). • Learned various tools to promote and establish creativity within an organization, and processes to increase innovation. ## Education ### Industrial Design in Industrial and Product Design University of the Arts Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 ### Graphic Design Broward College Jan 2010 – Jan 2012 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mariagaston - Portfolio: https://mariagaston.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/mariaggaston JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/mariaggaston/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-25