# Sarah Mckeand

> Design & Research Leader | Brand Builder | Mentor

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

My philosophy is rooted in human-centered design and a genuine curiosity about how people think, feel, and choose. I craft inclusive, thoughtful experiences across CPG, B2B, B2C, SaaS, and eCommerce, blending strategy with hands-on execution.

I’ve led and built design across product, brand, visual, and digital, equally comfortable setting the vision or diving in to make the work real. I believe great design comes from strong user research, clear storytelling, and empathy-driven leadership.

I’m passionate about mentoring emerging talent, building creative confidence, and creating teams where innovation feels both rigorous and joyful.

## Work Experience
### Head of Design @ Stealth Startup
Jan 2026 – Present | United States

### Advisor |  Design + Brand @ Rivers Eight
Jan 2021 – Present

### Sr Manager of Product Design @ Birdy Grey
Jan 2024 – Jan 2026

### VP of Poduct Design @ ConsumerAffairs
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Tulsa, Remote

### Sr. Director of Product Design + Experience @ StyleSeat
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Head of Design + Experience @ Rothy's
Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Design Leadership | Product, Brand, + Research @ Various Companies & Startups
Jan 2015 – Jan 2019
Zumper • Cuyana  • Jcrew • Tilt • Salesforce...etc!

### Director of Design @ Healthline Media
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017

### Director, Product Design & Experience @ One Kings Lane
Jan 2011 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco, New York

### Director of Design @ Serena & Lily
Jan 2010 – Jan 2011

### Director of Design + Brand @ Benefit Cosmetics
Jan 2006 – Jan 2010


## Education
### University of Oregon


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarahoppelt

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Last updated: 2026-04-13