# Raika Sarkett

> Lead UX + Conversation Designer @ Amazon

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

I design AI-powered experiences that make life better. I love building products that help people grow, thrive, and get things done in a smart and fun way. For over 15 years, I’ve partnered with businesses to design scalable solutions that simplify the complex. Let's connect!

## Work Experience
### Lead UX + Conversation Designer (Alexa AI) @ Amazon
Jan 2022 – Present

### UX + Conversation Designer (Alexa AI) @ Amazon
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | Seattle, Washington

### Voice Practice Lead @ Moonshot by Pactera
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Chicago

### Senior Experience Designer @ Moonshot by Pactera
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Chicago

### Product Design Consultant @ Studio R
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Austin, Texas Area

### Product Strategy Lead @ Thinktiv
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Austin, Texas Area

### Senior UX Designer @ Free People
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Greater Philadelphia Area

### Information Architect @ Razorfish
Jan 2011 – Jan 2014 | Chicago and Austin
Ad Age's highest-ranked digital agency for 2011 & 2012

### User Experience Associate @ Razorfish
Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 | Chicago

### User Experience Intern @ Razorfish
Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 | Chicago

### Sales, Marketing and New Business Development Intern @ NBC Universal (WMAQ)
Jan 2009 – Jan 2009 | Chicago

### Media Intern @ A. Eicoff & Company
Jan 2008 – Jan 2008 | Chicago

### Research Assistant @ Teenage Research Unlimited (TRU)
Jan 2006 – Jan 2007 | Northbrook, IL

### Sales Intern @ Fox Television, Chicago
Jan 2007 – Jan 2007 | Chicago

### Art Department Intern @ Learning Resources
Jan 2006 – Jan 2006 | Vernon Hills, IL


## Education
### BFA in Industrial Design
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

### Industrial Design
National University of Singapore


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/raikasarkett
- Portfolio: https://raika.substack.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-13