# Sanaz Teimouri

> Sr. Product Designer at American Express

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/sanaz

Strategic Product Designer with a proven record in leading design for high-stakes, transformative projects across fintech, tech, and media. Known for expertise in driving end-to-end design initiatives, delivering innovative, user-focused solutions, and mentoring design teams to elevate execution standards. Adept at managing cross-functional relationships to align design solutions with business goals and user needs in fast-paced, complex environments.

## Work Experience
### Sr. Product Designer @ American Express
Jan 2022 – Present | New York City Metropolitan Area
- Design expert responsible for a three-year transformative uplift of the Card Management product, directly enhancing functionality and usability for a global user base.
- Spearhead high-impact design solutions for complex modules like Card Profile, Apply for Card, and Loyalty Management, addressing business-critical needs and user experience optimization.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration, working closely with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure user-centered design principles are at the core of all strategic initiatives.
- Mentor and guide junior designers, setting design standards and fostering a high-performance team environment focused on innovation and design excellence.

### Sr. UX Designer @ Microsoft
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | New York City Metropolitan Area
- Key design lead for a large-scale enhancement of the Power Platform Community User Group, driving UX improvements to support community engagement and accessibility.
- Managed end-to-end design execution for user flows, wireframes, and prototypes, ensuring a scalable, intuitive experience tailored to diverse developer and community needs.
- Collaborated with product and engineering teams, utilizing user research insights and design thinking to shape high-quality solutions for complex user interactions and usability challenges.

### Digital Product Designer @ Verizon
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | New York City Metropolitan Area
- Recognized as the primary design expert for crafting visually impactful digital experiences across web and mobile, enhancing brand presence and user engagement.
- Partnered closely with marketing and development teams to ensure cohesive, branded experiences across digital touchpoints, aligning visuals with strategic communication goals.

### Product Designer, Content & E-Commerce @ NBCUniversal Media, LLC
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Greater New York City Area
- Drove high-level design initiatives for content and e-commerce experiences, translating complex concepts into intuitive, user-focused designs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth handoff and execution, providing detailed documentation and assets for development, and maintaining quality throughout project lifecycles.

### Visual Designer @ Freelance
Jan 2014 – Jan 2018 | New York, United States
Delivered high-level design services across print, digital, and branding for various clients, consistently meeting client goals and enhancing brand identity.

### Graphic Designer @ Grupo Gallegos
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Greater Los Angeles Area
Created impactful digital and print assets, establishing a strong design foundation in cross-channel marketing.

### Graphic Designer @ Jumpstart Automotive Media
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | San Francisco Bay Area
Contributed to collateral design, branding, and UI for web/mobile projects, gaining early experience in scalable, user-centered design practices.


## Education
### Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Advertising, Art Direction
Academy of Art University

### User Experience Design
General Assembly

### Bachelors of Art in Mass Communication
Allameh Tabataba'i University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sanazteimouri
- Website: http://www.sanazteimouri.com

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Source: https://flows.cv/sanaz
JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/sanaz/resume.json
Last updated: 2026-02-23