# Nate P. > Design and Research Leader | Lead Product Designer & UX Manager at CAS Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/natep As a Product Designer, Nate is responsible for designing user-based interactions and interfaces for CAS' advanced suite of chemical enterprise systems and solutions software, advocating for usability and implementing design best-practices. Nate is formerly an editor of CLOG, a publication which explores, from multiple viewpoints and through a variety of means, a single subject particularly relevant now. He worked to edit and publish four issues from 2016 until 2022. He previously worked as an Information Scientist at CAS, specializing in mammalian biochemistry, pathology, and environmental science data curation and indexing. He has also dabbled with various start-ups within the agricultural and sustainability fields in roles ranging from Designer to Co-Founder. ## Work Experience ### Head of Product Design and Research @ CAS Jan 2022 – Present | Columbus, Ohio, United States Led platform design strategy for a multi-product ecosystem serving scientific researchers; defined system architecture, interaction models, and scalable design frameworks across applications. Introduced AI-driven workflows (e.g., intelligent agents, automated report generation, data summarization) that improved task efficiency and decision-making for enterprise customers. Built and mentored a team of 8 (designers, researchers, and product partners), fostering a culture of design excellence, creative experimentation, and measurable impact. Partnered cross-functionally with product and engineering leadership to align design strategy with product vision and organizational goals. Defined UX metrics and success criteria to measure design outcomes and continuously improve the product experience. Established a unified design system in Figma, ensuring design consistency, accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AAA), and rapid iteration across all product lines. Championed user research, managing external vendors and leading qualitative and quantitative studies to uncover insights that informed roadmap and strategy. Recognized twice with CAS Leadership Awards for innovation and partnership development. ### Lead Product Designer SciFinder Discovery Platform @ CAS Jan 2022 – Present | Columbus, Ohio, United States Crafting the vision, strategy, design, and user experience for the SciFinder Discovery Platform including CAS SciFinderⁿ, CAS Formulus, and CAS Analytical Methods. Coordinates and collaborates with Product Managers, Product Owners, Stakeholders, and user research partners to create prototypes, and observe usability testing for the most advanced suite of scientific discovery tools on the market. ### Lead Product Designer for CAS SciFinderⁿ and Retrosynthesis @ CAS Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 ### Product Designer @ CAS Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Columbus, Ohio, United States ### Information Scientist @ CAS Jan 2012 – Jan 2018 | Columbus, Ohio Area ### Freelance Designer @ Gainful Jan 2026 – Present | New York, United States ### Founding Product Designer @ DAYBASE Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 Led 0→1 product design and discovery for a new B2C mobile platform, taking the concept from early research and ideation through launch across iOS and Android. Conducted extensive generative research with 50+ participants, translating insights into product strategy, personas, and quarterly roadmaps. Collaborated closely with engineering and C-suite leaders, aligning 0→1 development milestones with business objectives and ensuring seamless execution. Developed accessible mobile UI standards that established a consistent, inclusive foundation for subsequent releases and scalability. ### Editor @ CLOG Jan 2016 – Jan 2022 | Greater New York City Area Conducted interviews, edited contributor submissions, designed articles for four separate issues of publication. Managed distribution services for two issues to all stockiest, buyers, and subscribers. Lead weekly critiques for designs and editorial process for all four issues. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Biochemistry Ohio Dominican University ### Product Management Certificate Program in Industrial and Product Design Cornell University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nsjpatrick --- Source: https://flows.cv/natep JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/natep/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05