# Sarah Vargas

> Senior Product Designer

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

SKILLS
Interaction design // user research // usability testing // information architecture // visual design // prototyping // branding

TOOLS
Figma // Sketch // Invision // Adobe Creative Suite

## Work Experience
### Senior Product Designer @ OpenSpace
Jan 2024 – Present

### Senior Product Designer @ Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | United States
Led a team of designers in the redesign of the web application for managing and tracking construction tools. By collaborating with brand and product teams, I developed and maintained a comprehensive design system, resulting in increased design efficiency and consistency. My role also involved mentoring junior designers to foster growth and collaboration.

### Product Designer @ DADO
Jan 2018 – Jan 2022 | Oakland
Led the design of a 0-to-1 product, transforming an initial concept into a web and mobile solution for a construction document management platform. This involved facilitating workshops and conducting user research, such as usability studies and site visits, to inform design strategy. Collaborating with product managers and engineers, I defined features and roadmaps aligned with business goals. I created wireframes and interactive prototypes that guided the design process across various platforms.

### Product Design Consultant @ LAWFTY
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco
Contributed to the design of an interactive chat interface that enabled communication with law firms and provided a secure portal for exchanging sensitive information and documents.

### Architectural Designer @ Van Meter Williams Pollack
Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco
Led the preparation of design and construction documents for multiple projects in various stages of development. Collaborating with structural, civil, and landscape engineers, I developed drawings and supporting documents to secure building permits.

### Architectural Designer @ Cynthia Erb & Associates
Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 | Alamo, California
Designed single and multi-family residential projects. My work included creating digital 3D models and perspective renderings for client presentations. Additionally, I conducted site research and engaged with regulatory agencies to determine development requirements.

### Sales Lead Manager @ White House Black Market
Jan 2007 – Jan 2009 | Chula Vista, California
Supervised sales activities and productivity; acknowledged and communicated performance to associates; motivated and trained associates to achieve full potential. Administered all operational processes including inventory receipt/dispatch, daily replenishment of floor merchandise levels, and execution and preparation of physical inventory.


## Education
### Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) in Design and Applied Arts
NewSchool of Architecture & Design

### User Experince Design Immersive
General Assembly


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

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Last updated: 2026-04-13